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Yes — you can remain on the NDIS after you turn 65, but there are important rules.⸻✅ If you are already an NDIS particip...
22/02/2026

Yes — you can remain on the NDIS after you turn 65, but there are important rules.

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✅ If you are already an NDIS participant before 65:

You can:
• Stay on the NDIS after you turn 65
• Continue receiving supports
• Have plan reviews
• Access funded services

There is no age cut-off once you are in the scheme.

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🚫 If you are 65 or older and NOT already on the NDIS:

You generally cannot apply for the NDIS for the first time.

Instead, you would access supports through:
• The aged care system (e.g., My Aged Care)
• Home Care Packages
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme

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Important choice at 65

If you are already on the NDIS and turn 65, you can choose to:
• Stay on the NDIS
OR
• Move to the aged care system

But once you switch to aged care, you cannot return to the NDIS.

“Reasonable and necessary” is the legal test the NDIS uses to decide whether a support can be funded in a participant’s ...
22/02/2026

“Reasonable and necessary” is the legal test the NDIS uses to decide whether a support can be funded in a participant’s plan.

It comes from Section 34 of the NDIS Act — and every funded support must meet this criteria.

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In simple terms:

A support must:

1️⃣ Be related to the person’s disability
2️⃣ Help them pursue their goals
3️⃣ Support functional capacity and independence
4️⃣ Represent value for money
5️⃣ Be effective and evidence-based
6️⃣ Not be more appropriately funded by another system (like health or education)

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Broken down practically

A support is reasonable and necessary if it:

✔️ Is directly linked to the participant’s functional impairment
✔️ Helps with daily activities, independence, or community participation
✔️ Is something a family would not typically be expected to provide
✔️ Is not everyday living costs unrelated to disability
✔️ Is good value compared to alternatives

22/02/2026

Know someone looking for 8-16 hours of paid work, interested in a hands-on car detailing role working with a small fleet of vehicles. This role involves washing, vacuuming, and detailing cars using professional equipment and clear, step-by-step processes.

🚗 Car Detailer – Part-Time Paid Opportunity 🚗

⏰ Hours
• 8–16 hours per week

• Hours can be spread over several days (e.g. 9am–1pm across 2, 3 or 4 days)
• Flexible start and finish times (but can be made routine)

🧰 What’s Provided
• Power washer, vacuum, and cleaning supplies
• Uniform and workwear
• Clear checklists, visual guides, and structured training

🎓 Training & Support
• Training with a professional car detailer
• On-the-job support to help you learn confidently
• Ongoing check-ins to make sure things are going well

👤 Who This Role Suits
• Aged 18+
• Interested in hands-on work and learning on the job
• Enjoys being outdoors, seeing an end result, and cleaning (cars)
• Passion for cars/automotive is a bonus (especially if you’re considering this area for the future)
• Likes step-by-step tasks and practical skills
• Has a driver’s licence or learner’s permit (or working towards one)
• Can get to work (car, family lift, or public transport)
• Comfortable using basic equipment and a phone or computer

📋 Other Requirements
• Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
• Medical check if required
• NDIS funding available to support job setup and ongoing support
• Willingness to link in with an Employment Service (Inclusive Employment Australia provider)

📆 Start Timeframe
• Aiming for an early February 2026 start

💬 Interested?
If this sounds like something you’d like to explore, send a message or email and we can organise a chat to see if it’s a good fit.

ricky@towardsbetter.com.au

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Occupational therapy (OT) helps people do the everyday activities (“occupations”) that are important to them when illnes...
22/02/2026

Occupational therapy (OT) helps people do the everyday activities (“occupations”) that are important to them when illness, injury, disability, or developmental delays make those activities difficult.

“Occupations” doesn’t just mean jobs — it includes things like:
• Getting dressed
• Eating and using utensils
• Writing and using a computer
• Playing
• Going to school
• Working
• Driving
• Cooking
• Managing emotions and routines

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What an Occupational Therapist Actually Does

An occupational therapist:

1. Assesses skills

They look at things like:
• Fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, buttoning)
• Gross motor skills (balance, coordination)
• Sensory processing (sensitivity to noise, textures, movement)
• Attention and regulation
• Cognitive skills (memory, planning, organisation)
• Emotional regulation
• Daily living skills

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2. Builds skills through therapy

They use structured, often play-based or activity-based therapy to:
• Improve hand strength and coordination
• Support handwriting
• Develop independence in dressing or toileting
• Help with focus and task completion
• Improve emotional regulation
• Build social skills

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3. Modifies environments

They may:
• Recommend equipment (e.g., pencil grips, seating supports)
• Adjust classroom setups
• Suggest sensory tools
• Create visual schedules
• Support home or workplace adaptations

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Who Sees an OT?

Occupational therapy supports:
• Children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges
• Children with developmental delays
• Adults recovering from injury or stroke
• People with physical disabilities
• Individuals with mental health challenges
• Older adults wanting to maintain independence

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In Simple Terms

Occupational therapy helps people:

Be more independent, confident, and capable in daily life.

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