November 3, 2025
From BBQs to Beach Days: Inside Maple’s Day Programs in NSW
Creativity, new skills, and great company… There’s nothing quite like spending a day surrounded by people who make you feel seen, supported, and are down to have fun. At Maple
November 3, 2025
Disability Inclusion in the Community: Accessibility in 2025
Australia is in the middle of a powerful shift, one where inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity are no longer side conversations, but the main story. While the NDIS continues to support
November 3, 2025
Tips For Travelling as a Neurodivergent Family
As much as we all dream that our next family holiday will be effortless, you know, relaxing, drama-free, and full of picture perfect memories, if we’re honest, that’s rarely how
November 3, 2025
How To Access NDIS Employment Supports
If your next goal is a great job (or a better one), the NDIS can help you make it happen. Whether you’re finishing school, re-entering the workforce or building skills
October 7, 2025
Navigating the New NDIS Support Lists Updates
You might’ve heard that big changes have come into effect in the NDIS this month. These changes relate to something called the NDIS Support List and they affect how services
October 7, 2025
AI-Generated NDIS Reports: What NDIS Participants and Providers Need to Know
As AI tools spread in health and disability settings, the NDIS community is asking: Is it okay to use AI to write NDIS reports? And how can you tell if
October 7, 2025
Best Gifts for Children with Autism: Thoughtful Ideas That Celebrate Every Child
Finding the perfect present for your child can be a joyful (and sometimes tricky) task. Many parents in the autism community share the same story: You want to find something
October 7, 2025
A Supported Independent Living (SIL) Success With Maple Community Services
*Disclaimer image has been altered for privacy.* When Alexis walked through the front door of his new Supported Independent Living home, beaming, chatty, and already planning where his favourite things
October 7, 2025
The Disability Support Pension Increase: What NDIS Participants Should Know
If you or someone you care about receives the Disability Support Pension (DSP), you might’ve already heard the good news: pension rates have gone up! And while it may not
October 7, 2025
How to Become a Support Worker in Australia: Step-By-Step Guide
Thinking about becoming a support worker in Australia? We’re so glad you’re interested! Support work is one of the most rewarding and meaningful careers out there. And With the National
September 25, 2025
Can I Get NDIS Funding and Centrelink?
If you’re receiving Centrelink payments and wondering whether you’re also eligible for NDIS funding (or vice versa), you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear, especially
September 25, 2025
Is Chronic Illness Supported By the NDIS?
Chronic illness impacts millions of people around the world, yet it’s still often misunderstood or dismissed as “not serious enough” to deserve long-term support. When global pop icon Lady Gaga