Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a type of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) support designed to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible. It includes assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and other activities that enable participants to live in shared or individual accommodations. This service aims to enhance the quality of life,...Read More

Does the NDIS pay your rent? The short answer is NO, but there are systems and providers associated with the NDIS/Care Economy that may be able to help with rental costs for people living with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to support individuals with disabilities, helping them lead more independent...Read More

How “Saving Money” Could Result in Further NDIA Planner Failure  Just after the budget release, Minister Bill Shorten announced a $14 billion saving by eliminating “Automatic NDIS Top-Up’s”. “I have never had an automatic plan top-up,” you might say. Many might agree that if you spend all of your funding, you shouldn’t automatically be topped...Read More

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to provide choice and control to people with disabilities, but recent findings in the “Working Together to Deliver the NDIS – NDIS Review” report highlight several areas needing improvement, especially regarding housing and living supports. This blog post explores these findings and demonstrates how Marco Polo is addressing...Read More

Ever felt like you’re playing a game where everyone else makes the rules? We get it. The current NDIS housing system is like being stuck in a never-ending episode of a reality show where the producers (a.k.a. providers) call all the shots, and the contestants (that’s you!) just have to deal with it. But fear...Read More