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What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide reasonable and necessary support for Australians... Read more
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
Staying fit and active with disability
Staying active is important for everyone, including those who live with disability. Read more
Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapy is one of the most commonly used early interventions for children with Autism... Read more
Feeling weightless in immersion therapy
Many Australians love the water with swimming, surfing or even scuba diving a favourite pastime for many. Now, the... 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
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
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
Receiving an autism diagnosis as an adult
A lot of people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were diagnosed as a child but sometimes the signs are so... 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 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