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NDIS guides, tips and news
Long-form articles for participants, support coordinators and providers. New posts publish four times a day.
- Allied Health
How to Choose an Allied Health Provider on the NDIS
Choosing an allied health provider on the NDIS involves more than a Google search. Here is a practical, step-by-step guide for participants and families.
5 June 2026 - 9 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Consumables
How to Choose a Consumables Provider on the NDIS
Choosing an NDIS consumables provider takes more than a Google search. This step-by-step guide helps participants and families find a reliable, registered supplier.
5 June 2026 - 9 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Community
Community Participation NDIS: A Practical Guide for Participants
A plain-English guide to NDIS community participation: what it covers, how it's funded, how to choose a good provider, and what warning signs to avoid.
5 June 2026 - 9 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Assistive Technology
How to Choose an Assistive Technology Provider on the NDIS
A practical walkthrough for NDIS participants and families on finding, vetting and confirming an assistive technology provider - from first research to signed agreement.
5 June 2026 - 10 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Finding & Keeping a Job
NDIS Employment Supports: A Plain-English Guide for Participants
A practical guide to NDIS employment supports - what they cover, how funding works, and how to find a provider that genuinely helps you reach your work goals.
4 June 2026 - 8 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Finding & Keeping a Job
Employment Providers in Redfern: an NDIS Participant's Guide
A practical guide for NDIS participants and families in Redfern on finding, comparing and choosing the right employment support provider.
4 June 2026 - 8 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Daily Living
7 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Daily Living Supports
Daily living supports can transform everyday life - but only if you use them well. Here are seven specific, actionable tips to help you get real value from your NDIS funding.
4 June 2026 - 9 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Plan Management
NDIA-managed vs plan-managed funding: which is right for you?
Choosing how your NDIS funds are managed shapes everything from which providers you can use to how much admin you handle. Here is a clear, practical comparison.
4 June 2026 - 9 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- General
Choice and Control in the NDIS: What Participants Need to Know
Choice and control sits at the heart of the NDIS. This guide explains what the principle means, how it works day to day, and what you can do to make the most of it.
3 June 2026 - 8 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Support Coordination
Finding Support Coordination Providers in Bondi Junction
A practical guide for NDIS participants and families in Bondi Junction on finding, comparing and choosing a support coordination provider that fits your plan and your life.
3 June 2026 - 8 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Plan Management
Plan-managed vs self-managed NDIS plans: which is right for you?
Not sure whether plan management or self-management suits your NDIS plan? This plain-English guide covers costs, flexibility, admin and how to switch.
3 June 2026 - 10 min read - by OpenWay editorial
- Plan Management
Plan-managed NDIS funding: what to expect from your plan manager
Plan management gives you more provider choice and less admin. Here is what to expect from your plan manager and how to get the most from your funding.
3 June 2026 - 10 min read - by OpenWay editorial
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