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What you can and can't do under COVID-19 Government Restrictions

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…

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Draft Report finds COVID-19 vaccine strategy and roll-out for people with disability seriously deficient

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released the draft Commissioners’ Report of Public…

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Support with Phone and Internet Complaints

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has announced extra support with urgent complaints about telecommunications. This support is for vulnerable and…

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Getting your medication during the COVID-19 crisis

If you need medication, changes have been made available to help you be able to “Stay at Home”. From appointments to prescriptions and getting medications, we…

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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation

For the vulnerable, immuno-compromised, voluntarily self-isolating, or those in quarantine, lockdown or mandatory isolation after overseas travel or close cont…

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Bullying, Abuse, Domestic and Family violence, how and where to get help and support.

Highlighted since the start of COVID-19, concerns about domestic and family violence have grown. This article has telephone contacts, Apps and web resources to…

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Accessibility Improvements During COVID

During the pandemic, we have seen many changes to the way we live our daily lives. COVID-19 has improved accessibility and inclusion for those with a disabil…

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Human Rights Commission develops guidelines on the rights of people with disability during COVID-19

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlett released new guidelines in August 2020 to support the rights of people with disability during the COVID…

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Health Passports, Hospital Companion Documents

These tools can assist a person with disability if they need to go to the hospital. These documents have been developed to help frontline healthcare staff unde…

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