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$250 Seniors Regional Travel card trial is ending soon

The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cos…

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Accessible Camping and Caravanning

Have you ever wanted to try accessible camping or caravanning? IDEAS explains some of the options available to travel this "wide brown land."

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Accessible Germany

Germany has been one of the active forces in promoting and influencing for accessible travel. The variety of experiences, destinations and cultural opportuniti…

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Anxiety and Travel

The spread of COVID and varying levels of rules and restrictions over the last three years has had a huge impact on our lives and mental health. Travel anxiety…

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Australian Beach Accessibility

All Australians, including the 4 million people with a disability, deserve to be able to access the beach. Check out these accessible beach options across Aust…

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COVID-safe travel tips

We all have the same priorities. We are all people doing our best to look after our families. We stay at home when we can. But, medical emergencies happen, lif…

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Daria'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 *Daria's Story.

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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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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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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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Holiday Camps for Kids with disability

Most children have fond memories of a school or another camp. Not to mention life lessons, tall tales, mischief, and dirty clothes. It is an experience of a li…

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Incontinence tips for travel

Incontinence is no laughing matter and can cause anxiety for anyone who is affected. The Continence Foundation has free information for people affected by inco…

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New wheelchair friendly beaches in Australia

To enhance the beach-going experience for people with disability, beach wheelchairs are now available at a number of new locations. They provide and improve ac…

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Oh Canada

Heading to the Canadian Rockies? Travelling between Banff and Lake Louise in Canada is now more accessible to wheelchairs users. The Lake Louise Expres…

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Sit, Stay.

Did you know there is a way to travel, enjoy new (or favourite)destinations, and not pay for accommodation? This article tells you all about house and pet sitt…

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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…

Top 10 Accessible Travel Tips

Travelling for anybody can be challenging. Throw in a disability, and it can be even more demanding, but nothing that we don’t believe can be overcome. We have…

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Top Online Travel Resources

Travelling is a great way for everyone to create memories and grow as a person. Disability should be no barrier. These online resources including travel blogge…

Travel Training for All Ages

Being able to get around confidently is a huge part of feeling independent. For those with a disability, learning how to navigate travel may seem daunting. Not…

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Travellers with Dementia

Visit England and Visit Scotland together this October launched a Business Support Guide titled “Dementia-Friendly Tourism.” In partnership with Alzheimers Soc…