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<p>While having ramps may make a house more accessible, other factors also need to be considered when choosing housing as a person with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

Funding for Specialist Disability Accommodation is unused by thousands of NDIS participants

A new report highlights how building standards could make accommodation more accessible for people with disability Read more

Accommodation Research
<p>As a person with disability, how might the new Federal Budget affect you?<br /> [Source: Shutterstock via Chameleonseye]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

What to expect from the new Federal Budget as a person with disability

How recommended budget allocations could benefit the lives of people with disability Read more

Finance Government
<p>Online bullying can affect anyone, but recent data suggests that young people with disability are at greater risk of online abuse than peers without disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

Sixty percent of young Australians with disability reported online abuse

Could an increase in cyberbullying put your child at risk? Read more

Health and Wellbeing Mental Health
<p>Getting an annual vaccination can help protect you from influenza, but are administration clinics accessible enough for people with disability? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

Could vaccinations reduce your risk of mortality as a person with disability?

Minister announces new vaccination support for people with disability Read more

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing
<p>Coles team members Caitlin and Rabi with puppy-in-training Orion. [Source: Coles Group]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

How your next shopping trip could support people with disability

Guide Dogs take time and money to raise, but it has never been easier to show support. Read more

Accessibility
<p>Getting NDIS funding can help provide support for people with disability, but understanding the terminology can help you create a valid application. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 11 months ago by Georgie Waters

What is a ‘primary’ disability according to the NDIS?

Defining your disability for NDIS funding Read more

Conditions NDIS
<p>Fundraising is a great way to show support for others, but there are other ways you can provide support for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 11 months ago by Georgie Waters

How can I make a difference in the lives of people with disability?

What are the best ways to help people with disability in my community? Read more

Accessibility Advice Conditions
<p>Car companies are helping members of the Multipurpose Taxi Program get where they need to be at a more affordable rate. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 11 months ago by Georgie Waters

How transport companies are changing the game for Victorians with disability

How can we make transport more accessible for people with disability? Read more

Accessibility Conditions Transport
<p>While a couple of steps to the house or a smaller bathroom might not seem problematic, such housing layouts can pose great challenges for people with accessibility requirements. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 11 months ago by Georgie Waters

How finding accessible accommodation in Australia just became much easier

Could a search filter function make much of a difference to people with disability searching for accommodation? Read more

Accessibility Accommodation Conditions
<p>Psychosis is a mental health condition wherein people disconnect from reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions or paranoia. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

Are people experiencing psychosis dangerous to others?

Following a recent tragedy in New South Wales, it is important that people with psychosocial disability don’t face... Read more

Mental Health