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Dentists and Disability

😄"Be kind to dentists … they have fillings too", 😄 "Don’t rush when you brush", 😄"Smile, it raises your face value". A little light humour to relax the mood…

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Did you know that disability is the only minority group you can join?

The disability community is the largest minority group in the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the globa…

Dignity and Risk

You have the right to live the life you choose, even if your choices involve some risk.

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Disability and additional learning needs - tips for a smooth transition

For a child with disability and additional learning needs, it is advisable for parents and carers to meet with their school principal and the school’s learning…

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Disability Gateway COVID -19

Do you have a question about Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need help because things have changed? Contact the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787.

‘Respectful Listening’ depicts the story of The Disability Royal Commission, translated into a traditional style of art and symbols used by many of Australia’s First peoples to share information and stories for thousands of years. This story is made up of seven people who are Elders and or respected members of their own communities. These seven people, the Commissioners, come from different community groups including Australia’s First People, people living with disability and the LGBTIQ+ community.

Disability Royal Commission - First Nations People with a Disability

The experiences of First Nations people with disability and their families in contact with child protection systems are the latest focus of the Disability Roya…

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Disability Royal Commission explores barriers to education

The Disability Royal Commission is exploring barriers to education for students with disability in a public hearing.

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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 repeat…

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Disability Support Pension Senate Inquiry

From mid-2021, the Senate began an inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension (DSP) payment and the accessibility challeng…

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Dr Google - should you trust it?

When one in 20 Google searches are health-related, it is no surprise that Google has created “Dr Google” health cards, vetted by a team of “medical doctors”. B…

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Dress with less stress - Project 333

The Project 333 lifestyle can make mornings stress-free and give you a renewed perspective on your wardrobe. A life-changing diagnosis and ‘can do’ attitude be…

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DSP or Jobseeker – which is right for me?

In 2020 and 2021, the Coronavirus supplement initially increased Jobseeker payments by $550 a fortnight, making people on Jobseeker temporarily financially bet…

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Experience Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, the mysteriously forgotten city hidden for centuries, built by the Incans as an architectural fortress and refuge, is one of the Seven Wonders of…

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Food banks

If you have trouble affording food and necessities, help is available. Not working? Working reduced hours? Lost your job? In lockdown? You are not alone. If yo…

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Gary's Story

We want to share some of the ways our PossABLE Advocates have supported, changed lives and advocated for people with disability. This is *Gary's Story.

Government Inquiry - NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

An inquiry will be held into the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, looking closely at how it operates.

Hand hygiene for wheelchair users

In learning about COVID-19 and the capability of the virus to live on surfaces for extended periods, the implications for cohorts of people with a disability s…

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Harmony Week 2025: Everyone Belongs

Harmony Day is a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

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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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Helping you plan your holiday

Travelling with a disability can feel overwhelming but be a rewarding experience. Travellers with a disability need to do a lot more research and planning…

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