YPM Blog
Up for some light reading? Our YPM Blog is here to breakdown NDIS guidelines and provide you with helpful tips to set you up for success.
Companion Cards: A Guide for Every Australian State
Companion cards are powerful tools for fostering inclusivity and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy community events, activities, and experiences. These cards offer complimentary admission to individuals living with a disability who require assistance from a companion to participate fully in various events and venues.
What is an NDIS Plan?
Discover your NDIS plan management options and which one can help you get the full benefit of your funding. Get curious and keep reading for all the details.
3 Ways To Manage Your NDIS Plan
Discover your NDIS plan management options and which one can help you get the full benefit of your funding. Get curious and keep reading for all the details.
Mastering Support Work: Make A Meaningful Impact On People’s Lives
NDIS Support Workers help people living with a disability live a fulfilling life. Find out how you can make a difference.
Running Out of Capacity Building Funds?
Are you currently running out of Capacity Building Funds? If so, you're not alone. Many NDIS Participants face this situation from time to time. However, by staying proactive and regularly monitoring your funding, you can better manage and address this issue. In this...
How To Apply For An NDIS Plan: A Step-By-Step Guide For Participants
Getting an NDIS plan enables you to access the professional tools, people and services you need to live a fulfilling life, on your own terms.
Can I Buy It?
This is the question that has plan managers support coordinators, participants, their teams and even the agency all tangled up most of the time. With a focus on scheme sustainability it is becoming increasingly clear that purchasing decisions can no longer be...
Tanya Walford interviewed on ABC Radio
Full interview starts at 2:08:30 - 2:22:55. Broadcast Tuesday, 18.04.2023 at 3:00pm The NDIS has been plagued with accusations of excessive expenses, mismanagement, and fraudulent activities, which has led to increasing demands for a system overhaul. Recently, Bill...
Max’s Journey
Image from Sprung! Integrated Dance Theatre: https://www.sprung.org.au Our Plan Mentor Sarah had a chat with Max's Mum and carer Alex, who answered a few of our questions about Max's journey with the NDIS so far and his experience with Your Plan Manager. ...
The Sky’s The Limit: 5 Tips To Help NDIS Participants Reach Their Goals
As an NDIS service provider, you play an important role in helping NDIS participants live an independent and fulfilling life. What that life looks and feels like is different for every person living with a disability. By encouraging participants to pursue their...
Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Explained
Are you or a loved one looking for short-term accommodation options? Have you heard of STA? It stands for Short-Term Accommodation and it's an all-inclusive support service for personal care, accommodation, food, and activities. Here are some things to keep in mind:...
A Guide to Understanding Your Budget Report
At YPM, we understand that managing your NDIS funding can be overwhelming. That's why we've put together a guide to help you read your budget report and ensure your funding lasts the length of your plan. Here are some tips: Review the DAYS REMAINING in plan at the top...
International Woman’s Day Q&A with Nicole
The Plan Management/NDIS sector can present unique challenges for women, including balancing caring responsibilities for children, elderly or disabled family members with work. However, these challenges can be overcome through flexible working arrangements and a...
How Can A NDIS Plan Help Me?
If you’re living with a physical or psychological disability, it’s important that you have the right support and NDIS plan in place so you can live your life, your way. Help is not far away! The National Disability Insurance Scheme (or NDIS for short) is a...
NDIS Plan Management Best Practices: How to Manage Your Plan?
Australia is supporting its citizens through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This program helps disabled Australians get the care and support they need. Unfortunately, with all the bureaucracy, getting payments to help you live a fulfilling life can...
What is NDIS Plan Management and a Plan Manager’s Role?
For those of you who are unfamiliar with NDIS plan management, you're in the right place! As many as 460,000 people will have an NDIS plan up and running by 2019, so we want to make sure you make the most of these new benefits! Throughout this article, we're going to...