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  • Coronavirus Prevention - Why we stay home.

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and participate in society. In this article, we write about the recommended strategies for preventing the spread of disease, and then the reasons why each approach is suggested.

  • Online meetings and supporting inclusive practices

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    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 practice whether you are a meeting attendee or organiser, some tips on holding an inclusive meeting and communicating clearly.

  • 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 such as wheelchair users require some extra care. More than a case of frequently washing your hands, you need to also clean your wheelchair and components.

  • Staying Connected in Isolation

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    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 friend or family member. Read on to learn how you can stay in touch through Zoom.

  • 3 ways to make your online content more inclusive

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    Thursday, May 21, 2020, marks the ninth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities.

  • Royal Commission seeks comment for Issue Papers

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    The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability (Disability Royal Commission) has released several Issue papers in recent months. 

  • Childcare Subsidy Changes

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    In April, the Australian Government introduced a temporary initiative to offer free child care as a supportive measure to help families as the nation began to respond to COVID-19. This free child care assistance ends on the 13th of July. Read on to learn more.

  • Keeping in Touch – Tenant contact service in Victoria

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    An initiative of Housing Victoria and available to public housing tenants aged 75 years and over who live by themselves, Keeping in Touch is a free and confidential telephone service available in Victoria. A once a week phone call is made to registered tenants to check if they are okay.

  • Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with COVID-19

    Media Release

    People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, consistent with the Jobseeker Payment and other payments recently announced.

  • IDEAS to bring disability information expertise to COVID-19 response

    Media Release

    People with disability have a right to accessible information at all times, but especially during a crisis. IDEAS is pleased to hear that the Government has announced that it will be launching a COVID-19 disability information helpline, which is a phone service for people with a disability, today.

  • Disability Information delivered via supermarkets

    Media Release

    IDEAS (Information on Disability, Education and Awareness Services) is at the front end of the Disability Information Helpline set up to assist people with disability and their families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

  • COVID-safe travel tips

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    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?

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

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    Ongoing since the start of COVID-19, concerns for people experiencing domestic and family violence have grown. This article brings together telephone contacts, Apps and web resources to help you or someone you know who is vulnerable to domestic or family violence.

  • Queensland COVID Safe Future Accessible Version

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    The Queensland Government have released a new roadmap to ease restrictions for October, November and December. IDEAS has put it in a text version so it is accessible for users of screen readers and people who need large text. 

  • Pantry Recipes

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    Shopping your own pantry can be a way to save on your grocery budget. So many pantry staples have multiples uses, and it is easy to forget their versatility. We bring you ideas on ways to use those extras that are often overlooked and already in the cupboard.

  • The impact of masks for communication within the deaf community (Auslan + captioned)

    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. 

  • Human Rights Commission develops guidelines on the rights of people with disability during COVID-19

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

  • Spinal Injury Awareness Week 2 – 8 September 2020

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    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.

  • Victorian and Australian Governments commit to Disability Response Centre for COVID-19 crisis

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    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. 

  • COVID-19, Intellectual disability and testing positive.

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    We give you some resources that are helpful for people with intellectual disabilities who either test positive to COVID-19 or are close to a COVID-19 person, plus some resources for workers.

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