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Young lady with her support worker

Support Workers assist the aged and people with disability with a variety of tasks including with their personal hygiene routines, mobility support, shopping activities, food preparation, housework tasks and social events.

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aerial view of driveway and burnt house and bush

From the summer of 2020 bushfire crisis to the COVID-19 crisis, these past years have been dominated by stress, worry and anxiety for many of us. Summer is coming around again. In the event of a bushfire, you need to have a plan in place ready to act on. Are you ready?

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A Doctor wearing white coat and glasses has a stethoscope around his neck. He is holding a blood pressure monitor and wrapping the band around a patients arm in preparation to take blood pressure reading.

High blood pressure only when you visit the Doctor? White Coat Syndrome is not yet fully understood. In this article, we break down the key points of White Coat Syndrome.

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Two boys with boogie boards in the surf at the beach on a bright day.

Here are some free, and almost free, activities for your summer. We suggest how to find free groups or activities in your local area. 

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A carer in blue shirt and light pants is pushing a person wearing blue pants and pink shirt in a wheelchair onto a ramp for a silver van. The ground is paved and the background is a garden with greenery.

If you plan a road trip to friends and family or a beach getaway and your vehicle hasn’t been in use very much, we have some checks and tips to do before you set off.

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A little boy with a big smile

😄"Be kind to dentists … they have fillings too", 😄 "Don’t rush when you brush", 😄"Smile, it raises your face value". A little light humour to relax the mood as it is a well-known fact that many people dislike going to the dentist.

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woman and small child playing in a swimming pool

Practical swimwear designs for comfort and discretion are available no matter your needs. Swimwear designs include adaptability or practicality, and we highlight some of the features available.

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Concept photo of court. Four wooden figures representing a family are split into two groups, the parents are separate from the children. Behind them is a gavel. It is used in a courtroom.

The Bumpy Road is a website with Easy English Resources about Community Services in NSW. It uses simple language to help you understand your rights. There are videos to watch.

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An image of a pantry shelf. Items like beans, nuts, lentils, rice, and pasta are stored in glass jars.

Shopping your own pantry can be a way to save on your grocery budget. So many pantry staples have multiples uses, and it is easy to forget their versatility. We bring you ideas on ways to use those often overlooked extras and already in the cupboard.

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An image of a lineup of Oscar statues from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a virtual program. The event is called AccessAbility/VisAbility: Breaking Down the Barriers for People with Disabilities in Media.