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Screen time for kids with disability.

Remote learning, learning from home, school-at-home, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and general adaptations to learning during COVID-19. How much screen time is…

Self-Managing? How to Handle the Paperwork and Improve Record Keeping

When you are self-managing an NDIS plan, it is important you keep track of all the expenses. Under the NDIS guidelines, you are required to keep your invoices…

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Service Dog Treats

Our assistance and service companions are hard-working, and in their free time, a handy treat is always welcome. If your assistance or therapy dog is in need o…

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Siblings Australia

Siblings Australia is committed to improving the support available for siblings of children and adults with chronic conditions including disability, chronic il…

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Simple steps to make content inclusive and accessible for people with Low Vision

If you are new to the disability sector and want to learn more about reaching customers with low vision, this article gives you simple things you can do to mak…

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Skills for life

Skills for life - As children grow into adults, they need to learn skills to navigate our world. Starting early gives them the best chance to learn and practic…

Speech Pathology Week

Massive shoutout to Speech Pathologists this week! It's Speech Pathology Week. The theme for Speech Pathology Week in 2021 is: Communication is…

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Straws exempted from plastics ban for medical and disability use

With an exemption granted in July 2022, people who need to use plastic straws for medical or disability reasons (and the suppliers who provide or sell them i…

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Support Worker Roles and Safety

Support Workers assist the aged and people with disability with a variety of tasks, including their personal hygiene routines, mobility support, shopping activ…

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Supporting People from LGBTQIA+ Community

It is against the law to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ people. In past decades, health programs and aged care programs have assumed that all people are hetero…

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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…

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Talking End of Life

Death is a part of life. Too often death is a taboo in our society, and people avoid talking about or planning for it. This taboo is even more obvious when peo…

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Tax Time

You may have new questions about your taxes this year. Job Seeker and early release of superannuation are for consideration. Perhaps you are new to the NDIS an…

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The Adventures of MIL and Me

Just to explain from the “get-go”, MIL stands for Mother-in-Law. Unlike other stereotypes, my MIL and I, get along exceedingly well. This is the story of our t…

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The benefits of volunteering

1-minute read The Commonwealth Government, aged care industry peak bodies, and bodies that protect the rights and well-being of our seniors are active support…

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The Bumpy Road - Easy English resources for parents with disability

The Bumpy Road is a website with Easy English Resources about Community Services in NSW. It uses simple language to help you understand your rights. There are…

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The dementia guide

The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone learn about dementi…

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The Housing Need for Mandatory Accessibility Standard

Despite a need for mandatory accesibility standards not only in New South Wales but around the Country, the NSW state government has recently announced the…

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The importance of social connections

1-minute read Connections matter. Strong ties with family, friends and the community provide happiness, security, support and a sense of purpose. Being connec…

Baby with arms behind their head, sleeoing. They have Down Syndrome. Words say the NDIS gets more flexible.

The NDIS gets more flexible - What you need to know

The NDIS has made some changes to the rules about how people can spend their budgets. The aim is to make it easier for people to meet their goals.

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