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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