Queensland Released a new roadmap to ease restrictions for October, November and December. IDEAS has put it in a text version so it is accessible.

People who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 may be able to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation early until the end of 2020. We know people with disaiblity are amongst the hardest hit financially right now. 

The National Debt Helpline provides free, confidential and independent financial counselling for any Australian who is experiencing financial difficulty.

The COVID crisis has had a massive impact on our economy. IDEAS have put together a series of articles to help you to manage your money in these challenging times.

No or very low-interest loans are available through some government programs and charities to help people on low incomes get by in times of financial hardship. 

If you are looking for easy ways to share about Coronavirus (COVID-19) with your mob, there are resources to help you. Animated videos, Auslan Video, official posters, brochures and downloads can help you share the message to stay safe.

The Victorian Government has a plan for how it will reopen and take steps towards COVID Normal. It is called the Roadmap for reopening. 

A week to raise awareness of the needs of people with spinal cord injuries. It is an initiative of the Australian Spinal Injury Alliance, which represents a number of Australia’s largest spinal cord injury support organisations.

As with many organisations, IDEAS online editors have been keeping up-to-date with the latest on COVID-19 news, restrictions, lockdowns and masks. Our Executive Assistant Jess has given us something different to consider.

National Stroke Weekis held 31 August – 6 September 2020. The experience of a family member or friend having a stroke can be life-changing for so many people.

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, life happens, and sometimes we still must travel. So, how can we travel safe?

This is the latest COVID-19 information for people who live in Queensland. Things do keep changing with COVID-19 and it is important to keep up to date so that you can stay safe.

The Australian and Victorian Governments have committed to enhancing preventative measures for the spread of COVID-19 in disability residential care through a  Disability Response Centre. 

This Auslan video from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services with closed captions describes the impact of masks for communication for people who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment. 

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlett has released new guidelines to support the rights of people with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic today.

The Disability Royal Commission this week turns it's focus to COVID19 and Emergency Planning and Response as it holds a public hearing.

Dr Jean Fizzell from NSW Health outlines how to put on and take off a mask safely with Auslan translations and closed captions. 

This video is about what you can do to stop the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is a virus that has made lots of people sick all around the world.

On 18 August 2020, it was announced that Phase 4 of the WA COVID-19 roadmap has been extended and Phase 5 will tentatively start on Saturday 24 October 2020. The 2020 Royal Perth Show has also been cancelled.

IDEAS has prepared a Snap Shot of the National COVID-19 Disability Information Helpline it has been operating since April 2020. It shows the type of information and assistance people with a disability have needed as the COVID-19 crisis developed.