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Managing COVID-19 at home with a disability
The Australian Government’s latest advice is that COVID-19 should be manageable at home for most vaccinated people.... Read more
Case study: Vision loss no barrier for Colleen
Colleen, a former fitness instructor with type I diabetes, was fit and healthy until signs of heart disease – a major... Read more
Case study: person-centred mental health support
Ash had been a part of the mental health system since she was 14 years old, but it wasn’t until she found Richmond... Read more
What are the types of hidden disabilities?
Many people with disability do not have features of their disability that are visible to others. Read more
Long COVID and disability – what you need to know
While the symptoms of COVID-19 are quite well known three years into the pandemic, there are some different symptoms... Read more
ME/CFS and the NDIS – what you need to know
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) can have significant impacts on people’s lives and it’s... Read more
Why are MS Nurses important?
More than 25,600 Australians live with multiple sclerosis (MS) and there are 90 nurses working across the country to... Read more
Voluntary assisted dying – what you need to know
If you have a terminal illness there are now laws around how you can get help to die on your own terms, when you choose... Read more
Access and rights for people with vision impairment
A recent complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission has brought up the issue of Government processes not always... Read more
What is a communication disability?
Talking and communicating to others is a task often taken for granted, but for people with a communication disability,... Read more
Rehabilitation and recovery from spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are impossible to predict or entirely prevent, with the most common causes coming from... Read more
Obtaining a diagnosis for your child with disability
Every child is different and some have unique characteristics and challenges, but you may find after your child is born... Read more
Younger onset dementia and disability support
While many people see dementia as an older person’s condition, there are thousands of Australians under the age of 65... Read more
Building inclusive communities for hearing impaired people
In a world that can rely on hearing to navigate through the community and communicate with others, hearing impaired... Read more
What is dystonia?
Dystonia is a neurological disorder impacting the body’s movement through involuntary muscle contractions. Read more