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News! Have you heard about the National Relay Service?

The National Relay Service (NRS) is a vital service for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment – it helps people to make and receive…

Community Engagement Conversations: July 2019 - Allied Health Service Gaps

In the last e-news edition I discussed the idea of Allied Health Assistants being a possible part solution to Allied Health service gaps, and funding limitatio…

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A day in the life of a wheelchair user

This article is an account of one family’s day-to-day life of living with the issues of accessibility when there are building codes and practices preventing pe…

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Housebound, bedridden and accessing healthcare

This article highlights the issues for housebound and bedridden people regarding their access to better healthcare.

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Holiday Accommodation with a Ceiling Hoist

When you would like to get away from the every day, and a ceiling hoist is a necessity, it can be challenging to find accommodation that meets this need. IDEAS…

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Care in Later Life

Making decisions regarding the care of an elderly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person can be a difficult topic to approach and discuss. This is due to…

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Relationships Matter

As you get older, continuing to be socially active by maintaining and building relationships with friends, family and the community is beneficial to your healt…

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A Life Worth Remembering

Dementia rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are much higher than those of non-Indigenous Australians, affecting not just the people with…

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Is Your Heart Okay?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are at greater risk of heart diseases than other Australians, being admitted into hospitals 60 per cent more and d…

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