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Our Paralympic Hopeful: Ashley van Rijswijk

Only a select few make it to the Paralympics. With times being the toughest they have in years, you must be prepared to adapt and overcome. Training and qualif…

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Penguin Bloom

This story is a photographic journey, coupled with an authentic narrative. In the beginning, the Bloom family believed they were rescuing an abandoned magpie c…

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Planning for the Future

2-minute read Discussing the future can be difficult for carers and family members of older Australians, people with disability, mental ill health or diminish…

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Priority Assistance for Landline Customers

If you or someone you live with has a serious medical condition, you may be able to access Priority Assistance Service for your landline.

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QLD Disability Parking Permit changes

Changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for a Disability Parking Permit in Queensland. Legislation passed by the Queensland Parliament on 14 July 20…

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Raising Healthy Minds app: A guide to help parents support their child’s mental wellbeing

The Raising Children Network has released a new app called Raising Healthy Minds, which is designed to help parents monitor their child’s social and emotional…

Recovery Coaching? How lived experience can help others

There are so many services funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme that it can be hard to keep track. One important, and unique support comes und…

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Reporting abuse of people with a disability

Every person with a disability has the right to be safe.

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Robodebt rollback

The Australian Government has promised to repay 470.000 people it unlawfully collected debts from between 2016 and 2019. Service Australia will refund $ 721 mi…

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Royal Commission - Measures taken by employers and regulators to respond to the systemic barriers to open employment for people with disability

Public hearing 19 continues the Royal Commission’s inquiries into the systemic barriers to open employment that started with Public hearing 9. Public hearing 9…

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to be established

The Australian Government is establishing a Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide. It will begin no later than July of this year.

Royal Commission publishes Disability in Australia and Agents of Our Own Destiny reports

November 2021 the Royal Commission publishes two new reports providing historic insights into the experiences of people with disability in Australia.

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Rule change helps life support customers to switch and save on energy plans.

The National Energy Retails Rules have changed. To reduce the barriers for people who need life support. The changes improve the process when you change addres…

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Scams: How to Protect Yourself

With the use of phones and the internet on the rise, scammers are finding new and novel ways to trick and exploit people. Whether it's your money or your ident…

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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…

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