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‘For my safety’

This research by the office of the eSafety Commissioner explores experiences of technology-facilitated abuse among women living with intellectual or cognitive…

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3 ways to make your online content more inclusive

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is held on the third Thursday of May. GAAD aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/i…

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Choosing the Right Internet Plan For You

Choosing an internet plan can be confusing. There is a lot of information around, so what are the important bits, the not so important bits and how can you com…

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Council for Intellectual Disability Position Statement on Technology

Our friends at CID have written a position statement on technology. People with intellectual disability have the right to effective communications to let them…

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Digital Help

Recently the digital divide became more apparent than ever. During COVID-19 restrictions, the guidelines requiring people to stay at home meant that undertakin…

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Emergency +

This app is a must-have for every Australian as it could help save a life. It is an app that has all the emergency contacts and will contact them when you clic…

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Financial Independence Hub

This article explains financial abuse, where to get help, and the supports available. It provides information on the Financial Independence Hub, eligibility, a…

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Living Smart

Smart devices are changing the way that people with disability are living their lives, increasing their independence to perform everyday tasks that they may no…

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My NDIS app

The my NDIS app has recently been released to give self-managed participants a more user-friendly way to make and manage claims, as well as view their self-man…

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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…

Teenage boy with down syndrome taking music lessons over the internet. He sits with music in his lap, is holding his instrument and is watching his teacher on a device

Staying Safe Online - The eSafety Commission

Reports of cyberbullying and digital domestic abuse and their effects appear in the media on an all too regular basis. Bullying may range from minor to the ext…

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Tech Savvy Seniors

Tech Savvy Seniors delivers low-cost digital literacy training to seniors so they can develop the skills and confidence to access information and services onli…

Top 10 Tips for Staying Safe Online

Follow these ten 10 to help you to stay safe online.