fbpx

Accessibility Tools

  • You are here:  
  • Home /
  • Blogs

Hits: 37727
Australian bank notes, a calculator, magnifying glass and pen

No-interest loans are available through some government programs and charities to help people on low incomes get by in times of financial hardship. 

Hits: 36602

In learning about COVID-19 and the capability of the virus to live on surfaces for extended periods, the implications for cohorts of people with a disability such as wheelchair users require some extra care. More than a case of frequently washing your hands, you need to also clean your wheelchair and components.

Hits: 46075
Image of First Aid Kit, Water Bottles, Batteries, radio and torch

With the recent emergencies we have faced, the need to be prepared is again highlighted. Bushfires, Floods and a Pandemic. If you need to evacuate in a hurry, or you may be without power and clean drinking water, a little planning now will spare you precious time.

Hits: 13015
mint green rotary phone on a desk

The National Debt Helpline provides free, confidential and independent financial counselling for any Australian who is experiencing financial difficulty.

Hits: 47552
girl holding her soapy hands up

Here are some simple ways to take care of yourself and your community even though COVID-19 restrictions have stopped.

Hits: 60585
A young girl with disability is laying in the grass, she has her eyes closed, is smiling with her hands partly covering her face.

The impact of COVID-19 has been widespread and has changed the way many things work. While we know it has been a challenging time for some people with a disability, there have also been some positive changes that have happened.

Hits: 32912
Child with cochlear implant sitting alongside an adult, learning

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes take place. For parents of children with a disability, we gather some resources to help you make informed choices and tips to help you.

Hits: 19506
A rapid antigen test

What's the difference between a PCR test and a RAT, and which one should you use?

Hits: 17561
No COVID-19 sign with blue sky

Rules and regulations about where people can go, what they can do and what they should wear were put in place across Australia to help slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Hits: 11459
vaccine bottle and syringe with covid spore

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released the draft Commissioners’ Report of Public hearing 12: The experiences of people with disability, in the context of the Australian Government’s approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.