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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.

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Blend It Up! Freshly made fruit and vegetable juice and smoothie options

Craving a cool and refreshing drink on a hot summer day? Thoughts turn to cool, fresh fruit and vegetable juices and the combinations are endless!

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Gardening for seniors and people with disabilities

Emerging from a cold, dreary winter into the warmth of spring days entices people to think of their garden and what might be good to occupy the longer spring a…

NDIS Independent Assessments

NDIS Update: Independent Assessments and the Functional Capacity Framework

This week the NDIA released a new Functional Capacity Assessment Framework in line with the Government’s response to the Tune Review.

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Top Tips to finding an online group

Support groups and social groups can be a fun way to meet with people who have similar interests as you. So how do you find …

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3 cheap and cheerful recipes with lemons

Lemons, one of those quintessential fruits with lots of uses. It can be a key ingredient in many sweet or savoury dishes and it has myriad health benefits. Who…

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National Stroke Week

National Stroke Week is on 8 - 14 August 2022. The experience of a family member or friend having a stroke can be life-changing for so many people.

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Aged Care Commission looks at Home Care

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hold a virtual hearing from 31 August to 2 September 2020 to examine requirements for the…

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Government response to the NDIS Tune review

The Government has responded to Mr Tune’s Report, published in January, which contained 29 recommendations or suggested changes for the NDIS Act.

Speech Pathology Week

Massive shoutout to Speech Pathologists this week! It's Speech Pathology Week. The theme for Speech Pathology Week in 2021 is: Communication is…

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