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Tips for creating a sensory room

"Sensory room" is a broad term for a therapeutic space that combines a range of stimuli to help individuals to develop and engage their senses. They are design…

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Greta Thunberg creates controversy at UN Climate Summit

Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg made headlines across the globe with an impassioned and emboldened speech attacking world leaders at the opening…

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Things you need to know about Disability Parking Permits in NSW

The Mobility Parking Scheme provides special parking conditions to eligible people with a disability. One of the key features of the Scheme is the Australian D…

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First public sitting of Disability Royal Commission

The Australian Government Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability began proceedings this week in Br…

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Travel in Japan with a Disability

Japan is remarkable in the way it marries the contradictions of modern cutting edge technology and historical cultural significance together. Distinct natural…

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Holiday Camps for Kids with disability

Most children have fond memories of a school or another camp. Not to mention life lessons, tall tales, mischief, and dirty clothes. It is an experience of a li…

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Disability rights in Australia under UN spotlight

A delegation of people with disability from across Australia has travelled to Geneva, Switzerland this week to report on the rights and outcomes for Australian…

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Dawn's Story - Dealing with dementia

Dawn* was convinced there were people coming to steal her belongings, so after dinner when her husband Bill* was settled in the lounge room dozing in front of…

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New report sheds light on disability in Australia

Yesterday, a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was published which discusses the health, well-being, employment, educati…

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Call for sexuality to be addressed by NDIS

More than 40 disability organisations across Australia have endorsed a Joint Position Statement from the Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) Australia, which…

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