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A recipe for sensory play

This recipe is not to eat, it's to play with! Sensory play can be calming and often has the benefit of helping fine motor, and hand-eye coordination skills dep…

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Sending some hope

Showing you care for someone can be a little harder right now. Near or far, here are some thoughtful suggestions on what you can do contact-free, or by mail. T…

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Royal Commission investigates experience of women and girls with disability

Public hearing 17 of the Disability Royal Commission will focus on the experience of women and girls with disabilities with a particular focus on famil…

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Adaptive Clothing in Australia

In the past, most adaptive clothing brands or suppliers focused solely on older people, keeping styles and designs very generic and simple with limited variety…

Animals and The Benefits of Working with People with Disabilities

Using animals as companions is a concept that has been around for quite some time. Did you know they are especially helpful for people with disabilities too? N…

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Draft Report finds COVID-19 vaccine strategy and roll-out for people with disability seriously deficient

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released the draft Commissioners’ Report of Public…

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The dementia guide

The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone learn about dementi…

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What to do in an Earthquake

I can tell you having lived in Japan, I've had my share of earthquakes. Because they are not frequent in Australia, many Australians' are unsure of what to do…

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

It is always a great idea to nurture your creative side. Sometimes that is easier said then done, and it helps to have some arts and crafts activities up your…

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Royal Commission looks at First Nations children with disability in out-of-home care

The Disability Royal Commission will seek to understand the systemic problems experienced by First Nations children with disabilities in out-of-home ca…

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