Health and Wellbeing Information

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Seniors 65+ years

Just over half of Australians aged over 65 years old live with a disability, with almost 20 percent of older Australians... Read more

​Disability at different ages

The challenges and demands of disability can change as you go through life’s different stages. Read more

Mental health and the NDIS

An estimated 600,000 Australians live with severe and persistent mental illness of which approximately 64,000 are... Read more

Staying fit and active with disability

Staying active is important for everyone, including those who live with disability. Read more

Creating a plan in the case of emergency

If you live with a disability or are in a caring role, preparing for an emergency such as bushfires, floods, and a... Read more

Support for carers of people with disability

Families and carers of people with disability provide everyday help and support that cannot be beaten! Roughly 2.7... Read more

Taking care of your mental health when living with disability

Living with physical or intellectual disability can affect many parts of your overall well-being and mental health is no... Read more

Top healthy eating tips for people with disability

Making healthy food choices can sometimes be tricky, whether you are living with a disability or not. Read more

Diet and nutrition support through the NDIS

A healthy diet is essential for good nutrition, a strong immune system, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Read more

The complaints process for the NDIS

People with disability are already placed in a vulnerable situation when receiving care from disability providers,... Read more

How can palliative care be more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities?

People with intellectual disability are facing increasing rates of life-limiting illnesses, such as cardio-vascular... Read more

Mythbusting information about the COVID-19 vaccine

People with disability have had a difficult few years, especially after the shocking news that the Federal Government... Read more

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

With the slow pace of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to the disability sector in Australia, Federal and State Governments... Read more

Recognising autism in boys and girls – what’s the difference?

The current rates of autism suggest boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)... Read more

Advanced care planning for people with disability

It’s not something that people like to think of, but there may come a time when you’re not able to express your... Read more