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Holiday Camps for Kids with disability

Most children have fond memories of a school or another camp. Not to mention life lessons, tall tales, mischief, and dirty clothes. It is an experience of a li…

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Disability rights in Australia under UN spotlight

A delegation of people with disability from across Australia has travelled to Geneva, Switzerland this week to report on the rights and outcomes for Australian…

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Dawn's Story - Dealing with dementia

Dawn* was convinced there were people coming to steal her belongings, so after dinner when her husband Bill* was settled in the lounge room dozing in front of…

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New report sheds light on disability in Australia

Yesterday, a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was published which discusses the health, well-being, employment, educati…

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Call for sexuality to be addressed by NDIS

More than 40 disability organisations across Australia have endorsed a Joint Position Statement from the Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) Australia, which…

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Don't wait for a crisis - start planning your aged care now

Most Australians prefer to die at home, but few adequately plan for it. Consequently, just one in seven dies at home. Some say they will make plans “when…

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Credit card warning for seniors

According to the Salvation Army’s financial counselling service, people aged 55 and over are requesting assistance and advice when they experience difficulties…

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Sensory Friendly Sundays at Old Dubbo Gaol

Old Dubbo Gaol, a tourist attraction located in Macquarie Street, Dubbo, in Central NSW has begun doing Sensory-Friendly Sunday. It is each Sunday from 8 am –…

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Hidden Disabilities Lanyards at Brisbane Airport

The stress of navigating your way through a busy airport can be hard for some people, so to have a system that lets the airport staff know you may need s…

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