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Look after your mental health in the COVID-19 crisis

We are living in tough and trying times. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a profound impact on our day to day lives, and we are all experiencing heigh…

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Royal Commission seeks comment for Issue Papers

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability (Disability Royal Commission) has released several Issue papers…

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Self-care in the time of COVID-19

COVID and lockdown fatigue is real. We are all feeling a bit overwhelmed right now and it is easy, especially in the context of working from home, or not being…

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Staying Connected in Isolation

Have you heard of "Zoom"? It is a video communication tool that people are using to stay connected in times of isolation. You can see, hear, and talk to a frie…

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Inclusive School Holiday Activities Winter

We know it seems like we only just sent our kids back to school, and the holidays are here AGAIN. Our IDEAS team have contributed to help get you through, from…

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Public hearing to examine the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for people with disability

The Royal Commission is examining the approach of the Australian Government and its agencies to the vaccination of people with disability and disability s…

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Tips on Working from Home for People with Disability

COVID-19 may have changed how you work. If you are needed to work from home for the first time, this Australian Government Comcare Checklist can help you. It o…

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Tips to balance working from home

We can all benefit from a few kind reminders about the balance of working from home during times of uncertainty. A balanced diet, regular exercise and sleeping…

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COVID-19 and caring for people with dementia

In a tea room conversation with a colleague (adhering to social distancing guidelines), Margaret* recounted a situation so perfectly relevant in today’s climat…

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