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Formally known as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Aged Care Royal Commission began hearing evidence on Monday 11 February 2019. The standard of treatment of a number of patients at a nursing home in Adelaide SA alerted concerned family members and they, in turn, made the situation known to authorities.

Working with parents who have an intellectual disability

Each year, Sydney New Year's Eve is viewed by more than 1 million people around Sydney Harbour and more than 1 billion people worldwide.

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Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other Allied Health practitioners work together with their expertise and knowledge of the equipment to provide the most suitable items for a person’s requirements.

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Fighting Chance is committed to creating a new future for disability by building sustainable social businesses to give people with a disability every opportunity to meet their potential. Fighting Chance does this within their two social enterprises, Avenue and Jigsaw.

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Formed in 1986, Brain Injury Australia is the nation’s peak advocacy body representing the over 700,000 Australians with a brain injury, their families and carers. 

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In Australia, inclusive tourism is a billion-dollar market. This year (2018) the estimated value of the overnight inclusive tourism market is a staggering $8 billion. People with disability travel at the same rate as everyone else, and yet the options available to them are still limited.

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Events such as conferences, festivals, award ceremonies and seminars are a big part of doing business today. As an organiser of these events, no matter how big or small, provision needs to be made to ensure accessibility and inclusion for all.

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People with severe and persistent mental health issues will have improved access and support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Morrison Government announced last month.

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In Australia, inclusive tourism is a billion-dollar market. This year (2018) the estimated value of the overnight inclusive tourism market is a staggering $8 billion. People with disability travel at the same rate as everyone else, and yet the options available to them are still limited.