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NSW Companion Card

The NSW Companion Card program is for people with a significant and permanent disability who have a lifelong need for a high level of care to participate in co…

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Learn Mental Health First Aid

Did you know you can learn first aid skills to support people with mental health problems? These courses can help you make a real difference to your community…

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First hearing of Royal Commission focuses on education

The First Hearing of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) commenced this…

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Holiday on a Houseboat

With Summer holidays approaching, and the hope of lazy days ahead, IDEAS has compiled a list of 6 Houseboats with accessibility features. We hope that you can…

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Aged Care Royal Commission Interim report

The Aged Care Royal Commission Interim report was published on Thursday 31 October 2019. In the opening statement the Commission has "found the aged care syste…

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Travellers with Dementia

Visit England and Visit Scotland together this October launched a Business Support Guide titled “Dementia-Friendly Tourism.” In partnership with Alzheimers Soc…

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Seniors Card and Seniors Savers Card Programs in NSW

Whether it’s shopping, having a meal, going to a movie or getting the car checked, there are many special offers available with both the Seniors Card and the S…

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New wheelchair friendly beaches in Australia

To enhance the beach-going experience for people with disability, beach wheelchairs are now available at a number of new locations. They provide and improve ac…

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New CEO appointed for NDIA

The Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency announced on Thursday 17 October, that Mr Martin Hoffman has been appointed as Chief Executive Offic…

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