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IDEAS History
as an incorporated association. Based in Tumut, led by Jenny Stanzel. Project funds were gained in 1984 from the federal Health department to establish a national one-stop-shop for information for people with disability. A new employee commenced - Sue...
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Disability Royal Commission investigates conditions in detention in the criminal justice system
The West Australian Disability royal commission: Mum of son ‘ruined’ by time in Banksia Hill wants more focus on mental health The mother of a Banksia Hill inmate “ruined” by his experience at the youth detention centre — which included more than 400...
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Straws exempted from plastics ban for medical and disability use
and food and drink providers such as restaurants, cafes, school canteens and kiosks, as well as chemists or pharmacies, health facilities such as medical, dental and nursing homes, and manufacturers, producers, wholesalers and online suppliers.” On 1...
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School from home – making it work for kids with disability
to support vulnerable staff and student cohorts, with vulnerable staff supported to work from home. In line with current health advice, the following persons are considered vulnerable: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50 with...
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Sydney Royal Easter Show – Access and Inclusion Guide
Roll up, roll up! Here is the latest access and inclusion guide for the Sydney Royal Easter Show! Info on parking, transport, accessible toilets, ticketing and carnival rides! All facilities at Sydney Showground have been designed to ensure...
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Family Planing NSW Love and Kisses - Video Exert
This short video is an excerpt from Love and Kisses, a DVD that takes a positive look at the intimate lives of people with disabilities Resource: Family Planning NSW Love and Kisses - Video Exert - Family Planning NSW
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Lifestyle - Quit smoking fact sheet
Cancer Council factsheets deal with how cancer can be dealt with by lifestyle changes, early detection, and after diagnosis. Resource: Cancer Council - Lifestyle - Quit smoking fact sheet Download: Lifestyle - Quit smoking fact sheet
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How to Take Care of Others' Teeth
This video shows why and how to clean others' natural teeth or dentures and mouth. Resource: How to Take Care of Others' Teeth - Youtube
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How to Brush Your Own Teeth
How to brush your teeth and tongue twice daily with a soft manual or power toothbrush. Resource: How to Brush Your Own Teeth - Youtube
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Dealing with Feelings (by a Parent of Drug User)
Tony relays the statistics and describes the range of his feelings about having a son who used and overdosed on drugs. Resource: Dealing with Feelings (by a parent of a drug user) - Family Drug Support Youtube
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Interview with Tony, founder of Family Drug Support
After his son died of a heroin overdose, Tony found little help so he founded Family Drug Support. He explains statistics, history and trends of drugs in Australia. Resource: Interview with Tony, founder of Family Drug Support - Youtube
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Story of Judy, whose Son Overdosed
Judy tells about life after her son Daniel overdosed on drugs. She relates her feelings of sadness, grief about loss of his potential, as well as the good memories and his contributions. Resource: Story of Judy, whose Son Overdosed - Family Drug...
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Future Planning for People with MS
The future is often unpredictable. Planning ahead enables individuals to maintain control over their affairs (and the welfare of their dependent families) if they are no longer present or unable to make informed decisions due to illness or injury....
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My Child has Down Syndrome
This booklet informs parents of children with Down Syndrome about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government Download:...
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My Child has a Neurological Impairment
This booklet informs parents of children with Neurological Impairment about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government Download:...
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Smoking and Diabetes
This outlines how smoking affects diabetes, planning to quit, managing weight and stress, and offers other resources. Resource: Smoking and Diabetes - QUIT Download: Smoking and Diabetes
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My Child has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This booklet informs parents of children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government...
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My Child has a Physical Disability
This booklet informs parents of children with Physical Disabilities about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government Download:...
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My Child has a Vision Impairment
This booklet informs parents of children with Vision Impairment disabilities about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government...
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My Child has Autism Spectrum Disorder
This booklet informs parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government...