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Don't wait for a crisis - start planning your aged care now

Most Australians prefer to die at home, but few adequately plan for it. Consequently, just one in seven dies at home. Some say they will make plans “when…

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Credit card warning for seniors

According to the Salvation Army’s financial counselling service, people aged 55 and over are requesting assistance and advice when they experience difficulties…

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Sensory Friendly Sundays at Old Dubbo Gaol

Old Dubbo Gaol, a tourist attraction located in Macquarie Street, Dubbo, in Central NSW has begun doing Sensory-Friendly Sunday. It is each Sunday from 8 am –…

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Hidden Disabilities Lanyards at Brisbane Airport

The stress of navigating your way through a busy airport can be hard for some people, so to have a system that lets the airport staff know you may need s…

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Community Engagement Conversations: September 2019

Thinking Outside the Box for Rural NDIS Supports. I am just back from 3 days attending AGQuip in Gunnedah. What an awesome rural event! We were lucky enough to…

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Four things students with vision impairment want you (their teachers and friends) to know

Schools are set up for students who can see. But around 3,000 school-aged children in Australia have a vision impairment – 300 of these have a severe…

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Are Homeless People Accessing the NDIS?

The NDIS system relies on vulnerable people contacting them for help. However, many Australians with psychosocial disability experiencing homelessness are…

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Royal Commission seeks submissions

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established on 4 April 2019 by the Governor-General of the Co…

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Understanding the Home Care Packages

Home Care Packages enable elderly people to remain at home for longer while still receiving the necessary care services. However, they can be difficult to unde…

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Ageless Play

Intergenerational playgroups are a fun, safe and educational way for children, parents, caregivers and older Australians to join together through a fun weekly…

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