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New NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner
A new NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner will begin next year. Tracy Mackey will start her role in January 2022, for a 3-year appointment. In this role as Commissioner, Ms Mackey will be responsible for safeguarding the rights of people with...
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COVID-safe travel tips
tested. 10. Check-in When out and about always check-in for contact tracing. Resources Australian Government Department of Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for travellers. Disability and wearing face masks IDEAS doesinformation so you can do life.
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Adaptive Fashion
symptoms. A cane or other mobility aid for people with MS then is nothing out of the ordinary. Selma spoke at the TIME 100 Health Summit. She noted that although she is humbled to "at least be useful" in making people with disabilities more visible and...
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Sand Therapy: What is it?
In 2021, there are a lot of emerging therapies for people with disability, and those who have experienced traumatic events. One such therapy that is getting a lot of attention is Sandplay Therapy. It has existed for upwards of thirty years, however, it...
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My Disability, My Choice (RA) Raising Awareness
2-minute read Disability Rights are Human Rights Disability rights are human rights and belong to each of us simply because we are human. These rights are universal, so they belong to everyone no matter where we live, what culture or religion we are...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked each year on June 15. The theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 is 'Beyond Age.' As per the statistics and incidents reported, adult children and family members are the leading abusers of elderly...
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Winter Safety with Heating Appliances
weather sets in, the warmth and comfort from a hot water bottle, heat pack or heater are undeniable. But what about the health and safety risks? Hot drinks. There's something comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of steaming hot tea, coffee...
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Anzac Bikkies
an ANZAC March and a Day Service. COVID-19 is still a very real threat,especially for those of us who are older or with health conditions. Most Anzac ceremonies are held outdoors, and with social distancing and mask-wearing, should be relatively safe...
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Royal Commission support services
The Australian Government is funding free and independent counselling, as well as advocacy, legal and financial supports for people engaging with or affected by the Disability Royal Commission. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and...
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Ice-cream Christmas Pudding
the colour is lovely when cut. It can be hard to find glace pineapple or ginger, yet both add to the flavour, sometimes health food stores will have stocks close to Christmas. You can freeze the mix in silicone muffin or domed trays, so that you can...
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Online book clubs
In this socially disconnected time, the rise of the online book club is not a surprise. Having a common theme, or book to talk about gives us something to "connect" over. A distraction. The term Bibliotherapy refers to the reading of literature as a...
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Sending some hope
Showing you care for someone can be a little harder right now. Near or far, here are some thoughtful suggestions on what you can do contact-free, or by mail. The idea of this article is to give you suggestions to celebrate events from afar. To send...
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5 delicious ways with cauliflower
Whole cauliflowers can be bought for only a few dollars, so they make a perfectly healthy and cheap meal or side dish. Cauliflower can be an amazing accompaniment to so many meals, or even on its own with a tasty sauce and crusty bread. The trick is to...
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Shopping safely online in the COVID-19 crisis
they can access essential services like medical care, groceries and prescriptions from home. Read more about accessing Telehealth services here, getting your groceries here and getting your medications here. Non-essential purchases are still important...
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Meal Planning
have meal plans for sensory avoiders or people who need plain and soft foods. Ask your paediatrician, GP or allied health specialists to recommend resources to help you. For the tech-savvy Take this a step further and using the supermarket website or...
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Food banks
at this stage. You can only order items on the list. There is a limited supply available of some items. Services in VIC Co-Health A list of places in Northern and Western areas of Melbourne. FareShare Distributes meals to frontline charities. Services...
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Adaptive Mountain Biking
Not only is adaptive mountain biking a great way to get outside and have some adventure, but it is also great for your health due to the physical nature of the activity. Video: Highlights from an off-road handcycling (adaptive mountain biking)...
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Disability Support Pension
Making an application for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) is a daunting task. The form is complex, hard to read and seems to ask the same questions repeatedly. There are a few ways to make the process easier Check out DSP Help. This resource will...
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Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
exclusive). Inability to find or use toilets when outside the home also has implications for bladder, bowel or kidney health when people are forced to “hold on”, or can result in embarrassing accidents. Incontinence has a profound effect on people’s...
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5 Top Tips for Insurance: Flood Damage
With flood warnings issued across parts of Australia, there is no better time than now to remind yourself of what to do in an emergency. Continue reading for Ideas’ top 5 tips on Insurance and flood damage, and what your next steps are. Stay safe: As...
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