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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Wearing Personal Protective Equipment for Disability Support Workers - Video

Allison McMillan, Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, covers common concerns for Disability Support Workers and demonstrates how and when to wear…

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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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DIY Hand Sanitiser

Nothing beats good old-fashioned hand washing as a way to avoid the spread of infections and diseases. With the current situation of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it…

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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…

A mature Aboriginal couple sit at a table. In front of them is a laptop, they are both smiling/ laughing at something on the screen. A cup of sits to the left of the woman.

Helping Stop the Spread – Your Mob.

If you are looking for easy ways to share about Coronavirus (COVID-19) with your mob, there are resources to help you. Animated videos, Auslan Video, official…

How to make a cloth face mask - Video

A video of how to make a cloth face mask, from The Social Studio, is recommended by DHHS via their youtube channel.

How to wear a fabric face mask safely - Video

This animation with text, developed by the World Health Organisation describes how to wear a fabric mask safely.

Children, one with disability, in a circle looking down at the camera.

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…

Media Release

Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with COVID-19

People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, c…

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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…

A view of a computer screen, set up for a video conference, with different ethnicity and age people engaged in group videocall.

Online meetings and supporting inclusive practices

An increase in online meet-ups has some people wondering what the "rules" are. Are they the same as a face-to-face meeting? Here we discuss what makes best pra…

Recommendations for wearing a cloth face mask - Video

This video from the 10th July 2020 is the Victorian Chief Health Officer speaking about wearing of cloth face masks.

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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…

Woman with prosthetic leg sit on the floor in front of a laptop and stretches

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…

Woman wearing glasses resting and watching a laptop.

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…

Man is looking out window. Beside him is his prosthetic leg.

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…

When and how to wear a face mask.

This World Health Organisation (WHO) video discusses when and how to wear a face mask.