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What is a hearing impairment and how can it be treated?

Hearing impairments occur when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ears, the nerves coming from the ears,... Read more

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 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