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Packing for an Emergency

Emergency and Natural Disasters can hit without warning and you may need to evacuate or shelter in place quickly. Here are things you should have on standby to…

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Bullying, Abuse, Domestic and Family violence, how and where to get help and support.

Highlighted since the start of COVID-19, concerns about domestic and family violence have grown. This article has telephone contacts, Apps and web resources to…

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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation

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Here's why you should get the Flu and Covid jabs

As we are coming into the cooler months, both COVID-19 and Influenza A (the Flu) cases are likely to increase dramatically. Both respiratory illnesses can be v…

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National Crisis Numbers

Need someone to talk to? Or someone to help you? Support? We have a list of key contacts to help you.

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Telehealth

Over the last two years, Telehealth has changed the way health care is delivered, and it is now set to become permanent. You can now talk to your GP or other h…

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Moving Forward after a Crisis

2020 was a year many Australians want to forget. 2021 followed closely. 2022 has begun with a bang. 2025 hasn't started off great either.

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Money Matters

Since 2020, COVID and the cost of natural disasters including the worst fires and floods in living memory, have all had a massive and long lasting impact on ou…

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No Interest Loans

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

Hand hygiene for wheelchair users

In learning about COVID-19 and the capability of the virus to live on surfaces for extended periods, the implications for cohorts of people with a disability s…

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Debt Helpline

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

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School from home – making it work for kids with disability

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes tak…

Coronavirus, and helping children with autism

In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, this is a special edition about helping children with autism during this time of great upheaval. In this edition…

When and how to wear a face mask.

This World Health Organisation (WHO) video discusses when and how to wear a face mask.

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Staying Connected in Isolation

Have you heard of "Zoom"? It is a video communication tool that people are using to stay connected in times of isolation. You can see, hear, and talk to a frie…

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Tips on Working from Home for People with Disability

COVID-19 may have changed how you work. If you are needed to work from home for the first time, this Australian Government Comcare Checklist can help you. It o…

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Online meetings and supporting inclusive practices

An increase in online meet-ups has some people wondering what the "rules" are. Are they the same as a face-to-face meeting? Here we discuss what makes best pra…

Media Release

$60K relief for IDEAS

Disability information service IDEAS has secured a $60,000 grant to help transport its portable toilet and change facility, known as Ezy-Dun.

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Reflections of Financial Year 2019-2020

This year 2019-2020 we have connected with nearly five million people answering their enquiries and delivering information on how people want to receive i…