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<p>Speech pathologists are essential practitioners in early intervention services for children with communication difficulties. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Georgie Waters

Will telehealth reduce my child’s communication issues?

It’s important for children to have access to speech therapy for early intervention if they have communication or... Read more

Accessibility Early Intervention
<p>Sometimes it doesn’t take a whole team of removalists to help out and a little bit of help can go a long way. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

How to furnish your home according to your abilities

Moving can be a stressful experience without added support and this article details where to turn in alleviating angst... Read more

Accessibility
<p>In the first week of February, Tinnitus Awareness Week is held internationally to raise awareness about an ear condition called tinnitus. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Georgie Waters

Does the NDIS cover the ringing in my ear?

In the first week of February, Tinnitus Awareness Week is held to raise awareness of a lesser understood ear condition... Read more

Health and Wellbeing NDIS
<p>General practitioners or ‘GPs’ are instrumental in the diagnosis and support of people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Australian GPs caution against ‘reinventing the wheel’ in Royal Commission response

What do you think about the role GPs play in disability support? Read more

Government Royal Commission
<p>The National Disability Insurance Scheme aims to help people with disability to achieve their goals, be a part of society and have control over their lives. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Georgie Waters

What does the future of NDIS pricing arrangements look like?

As participants are now needing to adapt to a changing landscape with new NDIS changes on the horizon, it’s evident... Read more

Government NDIS
<p>There are now more opportunities in numerous fields where employment is offered for people with disability. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Georgie Waters

Why are inclusive workplaces so important?

According to recent statistics, people with disability have a higher unemployment rate than people without disability.... Read more

Employment Government
<p>While children may experience anxiety occasionally, some children find it much more difficult to manage, with their daily functioning negatively affected. Thankfully, there are treatments which aim to support these children.<br /> [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Georgie Waters

Effective treatment for children with anxiety

Children may become anxious every so often but what can you do as a parent to help when the symptoms become more severe?... Read more

Advice Mental Health
<p>A breakthrough study has identified the link between brain receptors, anxiety disorders and lower levels of testosterone. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

The complex cause of anxiety disorders in men

A recent study has exposed the role that sex hormones play in the development of anxiety disorders that uniquely impact... Read more

Research Therapies
<p>People with autism spectrum disorder may experience sensory overload when they are feeling overwhelmed by lights, sounds and physical interaction. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Georgie Waters

Autism spectrum disorder in females: late diagnosis

Many people walk past Amy every day, who seemed to be managing her life without any issue. However, it wasn’t... Read more

Autism User Stories
<p>Urinary incontinence affects up to 10 percent of Australian men and up to 38 percent of Australian women. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Incontinence linked to the onset of disability in women

New research shows that women who experience incontinence more frequently could be at greater risk of developing... Read more

Research