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What to Do When Your Family Member Doesn't Want Help

It's not uncommon for older people to resist the help offered by family or to decline the use of support services that are available. Some people will even res…

Gradually Becoming a Carer

Caring for an older family member or friend starts in different ways for different people. While the need for this help can occur suddenly (e.g. after a stroke…

What is a Carer?

A carer is someone who helps and supports a family member or friend who needs assistance.

What is the Guardianship and Administration Board? (TAS)

The Board conducts hearings to determine applications about adults with a decision making disability who are incapable of making their own decisions and who ma…

Vehicle Standards Information

This factsheet explains everything you need to know about vehicles modified for people with disabilities.

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Planning ahead tools for your future legal, health and financial decisions

A PDF download with the steps you can take to plan ahead for your future.

Take Steps to Prevent a Fall

This describes the risks of a fall, and provides tips on doing jobs safely inside and outside the house, especially when using ladders.

Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities in Healthcare

The Centre for Developmental Disability Health Victoria has developed this to provide advice for health practitioners working with people with an intellectual…

Assistance Dogs for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This article discusses the advantages for a child with ASD to have a dog trained for protective and general supporting behaviours.

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