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Information Sharing as Market Stewardship in the NDIS report

We’ve just launched the report ‘Information Sharing as Market Stewardship in the NDIS’ and are pleased to be able to share this critical researc…

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Invisible Disabilities

Being verbally abused by random strangers in car parks shouldn't be a thing people with disabilities should have to deal with daily. But it is.

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Jayne McClure - living with MS

When I first started this project I had little idea of what was required of me, but somehow it has formed into something that makes me feel proud. I worked in…

John Walsh - More than Independent Assessments

In this episode, Disability Done Different speak candidly with John Walsh. John is a former NDIA board member, and one of the key designers of the NDIS. He tal…

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Kev'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 *Kev's Story.

Know your rights: Disability discrimination

Disability discrimination is when a person with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstanc…

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Local Area Coordinators, Support Coordinators and Plan Management Explained

If you are new to the NDIS, chances are, you might have questions about the role that Local Area Coordinators and Support Coordinators have. In this article, w…

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Making Book Week inclusive - a List of Ideas

It's Book Week across Australia soon, August 22 - 28th 2026, and we take a look at books that include children with a disability, plus tips on making the week…

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Meet Adam, Margot and Diana

Stories from an IDEAS customer, staff member and our Executive Officer.

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Migraine and Headache Awareness Week

Migraine and Headache Awareness Week is 21-25 September 2026. Read on to find out about online sessions during the week. We also cover general information and…

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Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Roadside Assistance

Roadside assistance services are available to help you should your wheelchair or motorised mobility scooter or gopher have a flat tyre or breakdown. We list so…

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Movies with People and Characters with Disability

We all like to see someone like us, or better, someone we’d like to be, on screen. We do like a hero or 3 and watching people do stuff that is beyond our neigh…

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MS Readathon

I am unashamedly an avid reader. My son is not. He is very reward-driven though. I hadn't heard of the MS readathon for years, and in an attempt to get him to…

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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.

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Nadia'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 *Nadia's story.

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National Crisis Numbers

Need someone to talk to? Or someone to help you? Support? We have a list of key contacts to help you.

IDEAS Media Release

National disability information organisation IDEAS welcomes new Disability Gateway

Australia’s only independent information provider for people with disability, IDEAS, has today welcomed the launch of the long-awaited federally-funded Disabil…

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National Stroke Week

National Stroke Week is on 8 - 14 August 2022. The experience of a family member or friend having a stroke can be life-changing for so many people.

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NDIS News: Plan Managed Participant Reimbursements

The way the NDIS is processing participant reimbursements is changing for plan-managed participants. Your plan managers and support network should be aware of…

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NDIS Self-management – the ultimate in choice and control of your funding

Want to know more about how to self manage your NDIS funding? Carolyn Campbell McLean takes us through some of her experiences and shares her tips for success.

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