Supporting teenagers under the NDIS comes with unique challenges — shifting needs, growing independence, safety risks, and a whole lot of mixed messages about what the NDIS will and won’t fund. In this episode, host Bronwyn Jones breaks down the biggest myths about support workers for teens and replaces them with clear, practical facts families can rely on.

We unpack the real meaning of reasonable and necessary, how Parental Responsibility changes as teens grow, and what support looks like when it’s genuinely linked to disability‑related needs — not typical teenage behaviour.

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Whether you’re a parent, carer, support coordinator, or sector worker, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to support your teenager with knowledge — not guesswork. Empowering, myth‑busting, and grounded in real‑world NDIS practice, this is essential listening for anyone navigating the teenage years with disability.