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How assistance dogs can help people with disability
Assistance dogs are working animals trained to help people with disability move around, improve health, perform general... Read more
How to identify hearing impairments in children and why early diagnosis is important
Hearing loss can happen at any age, but it’s especially important to diagnose hearing impairments in younger children,... Read more
How wearing masks is impacting people with disability
Face masks have become a common accessory on the faces of Australians over two years. Whether a stylish mask or not,... Read more
Autism in Adults: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment
While diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is most often in children and toddlers, it’s possible for people to... Read more
What can I spend leftover NDIS funds on?
Occasionally, you may reach the end of your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan with some funding... Read more
What happens to my disability support when I turn 65?
Getting the support you need is important for your quality of life, but the rules around who provides disability... Read more
Individualised Living Options funding explained
There are many options for people with disability to be supported in different ways in their homes through National... Read more
Receiving the best care in hospital when living with a disability
Hospital stays are more common for people with disability than for the general population of Australia, but receiving... Read more
Supports available to protect you from COVID-19
While Australia moves towards a “COVID-19 normal” strategy – living with the disease, many people with... Read more
Sex education – an important part of learning about life
Sex education in schools isn’t a subject many students would choose as their favourite – it usually comes with... Read more
What can the Carer Gateway do for you?
Being a carer is a big job and it can take an emotional, mental and physical toll on you no matter how much you love the... Read more
University clinics as an affordable option
The cost of services you need to manage your disability or that your loved one with disability needs to live their best... Read more
Benefits of hydrotherapy for people with disability
Hydrotherapy could be an integral part of the supports which help you to stay healthy and happy if you live with any... Read more
Planning to stay safe during flooding
During floods and severe stormy weather essential services at home can be cut off – including water, electricity... Read more
Where to find help as a LGBTIQA+ person with disability
Both people with disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ often face discrimination in the community or when... Read more