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Are you feeling okay during this holiday season?
Here’s your guide to staying mentally well over the holiday break. Read more
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Most Australians find workplace adjustments difficult
What do you wish your employer understood about your disability? Read more
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How AI impacts people with autism spectrum disorder
Do you believe that AI is impacting our social lives? Read more
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Eight sensory Christmas crafts for kids
Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates a child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight... Read more
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Over nine in 10 people with disability at risk of homelessness are turned away
Australia’s housing crisis is impacting people with disability in a major way, leaving many with nowhere to go. Read more
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What Instagram can teach us about stuttering
A study into Instagram posts about stuttering has revealed a significant gap of credible and reliable information about... Read more
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Potential NDIS changes to autism eligibility — how businesses are handling it
Ahead of the government’s response to proposed NDIS recommendations, one Aussie business has stepped up to plate... Read more
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2023: the ‘worst year’ for disability providers — here’s why
Feel like the disability industry has had a rough year? You’re not alone. Providers have labelled 2023 the... Read more
The evolving landscape of hearing aid technology in Australia
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NDIS Review delivers 26 recommendations, 139 actions to change the system
The NDIS Review proposed some significant changes that the government will respond to in 2024. Read more