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Disability and Face Masks - COVID-19

Masks are considered a tool to protect ourselves and each other from Coronavirus. We try and bring together all the info you need about masks in one place. Com…

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COVID-safe travel tips

We all have the same priorities. We are all people doing our best to look after our families. We stay at home when we can. But, medical emergencies happen, lif…

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The New Armchair Travellers

Armchair travel has existed for centuries. In the wake of COVID-19, the concept is taking on a fresh direction. Digital travel is the new way to ramble the wor…

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No Interest Loans

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

Hand hygiene for wheelchair users

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 s…

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Debt Helpline

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

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How to protect yourself and others from COVID-19

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

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

Can Good Things come from the COVID-19 Crisis?

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 disabi…

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School from home – making it work for kids with disability

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes tak…

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