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New CEO appointed for NDIA

The Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency announced on Thursday 17 October, that Mr Martin Hoffman has been appointed as Chief Executive Offic…

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Invisible Disabilities

Being verbally abused by random strangers in car parks shouldn't be a thing people with disabilities should have to deal with daily. But it is.

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AIDER Program (NSW Rural Fire Service)

The AIDER Program (Assistance for Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) is offered by the NSW Rural Fire Service and is a one-off free service to reduce bush…

How to find an accessible toilet?

Travelling when you have a disability can be stressful not knowing how often you will come across an accessible toilet can make getting out and about tough.

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Access at 5 Iconic Australian Destinations

As Dorothea McKellar wrote in her poem titled "My Country" Australia is a land of diversity, from the jewel tones of the Great Barrier Reef, to the wide brown…

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Fire Safety

It’s that time of year again, and we should all take some time to make some changes to ensure that our homes, pets, and selves are safe during the high fire da…

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Mental Health Awareness

October is Mental Health Month in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Mental Health Month is an opportunity to raise awareness around mental health and well-being. Octo…

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Tips for travelling with children with disabilities.

As parents, we all want our children to be the best possible person they can be. Part of their learning journey is about providing them with new experiences, p…

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Time's Up for Talking Clock as Telstra pulls plug

At the third stroke of midnight on September 29, 2019 Australia’s talking clock ceased to tell the time. Telstra has deactivated the Talking Clock service, whi…

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Disability Parking Rules NSW (Signs Explained)

If you have an NSW Disability Parking Permit you can park in time-limited parking areas for longer periods of time. To take advantage of these special par…

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