Older Australians

: Last Updated: 27 September 2021; Hits: 1172

Coronavirus can be more serious for older Australians, but we can help to protect those most at risk. Watch this video to learn more.

Reference: Australian Department of Health

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NSW Roadmap

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How to prove your COVID-19 Vaccination Status: NSW

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The dementia guide

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Online book clubs

In Light of Lockdown: A Mental Health Refresh

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Test and Isolate Support Payment - NSW

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Live in NSW? Rules for people who are fully vaccinated or exempt

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NAIDOC Week 2021 - Heal Country

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Tips to balance working from home

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Live in Darwin or in the NT? Latest COVID-19 lockdown rules

Live in ACT? The latest about COVID-19

Live in ACT? The latest about COVID-19

More than a word - National Reconciliation Week 2021

More than a word - National Reconciliation Week 2021

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Public hearing to examine the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for people with disability

Applying for Seniors Cards: State by State

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Pros and Cons: Disability Support Pension vs. Aged Pension

Community Visitors Scheme: Providing Friendship to Older Australians

Community Visitors Scheme: Providing Friendship to Older Australians

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Tech Savvy Seniors

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Digital Help

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Auslan Videos about the COVID vaccine

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Check In Qld App

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COVID Vaccine Rollout

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COVID-19 Information for disability support, aged care and home care providers

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IDPWD - does it still matter?

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Live in SA - Need to Know COVID-19 Info

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NSW and QR Codes

‘Respectful Listening’ depicts the story of The Disability Royal Commission, translated into a traditional style of art and symbols used by many of Australia’s First peoples to share information and stories for thousands of years. This story is made up of seven people who are Elders and or respected members of their own communities. These seven people, the Commissioners, come from different community groups including Australia’s First People, people living with disability and the LGBTIQ+ community.

Disability Royal Commission - First Nations People with a Disability

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Helping Stop the Spread – Your Mob.

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School Holiday Activities for Kids with Disability, Spring

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Live in Vic? Latest COVID info

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Gardening for seniors and people with disabilities

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Self-care in the time of COVID-19

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Aged Care Commission looks at Home Care

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COVID-safe travel tips

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Live in QLD? Need to Know COVID-19 Info

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Human Rights Commission develops guidelines on the rights of people with disability during COVID-19

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Disability Royal Commission Hearing on Emergency Planning

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Perth and WA Border restrictions update

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Calls to the COVID-19 Disability Info Helpline

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Tasmanian COVID-19 and travel restrictions

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COVID-19, Intellectual disability and testing positive.

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How to get a Mental Health Care Plan

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Mental Health Supports for Victorians

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearings 2 and 3 transcripts available

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Queensland Border Restrictions

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Health Passports, Hospital Companion Documents

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Live in NSW? Rules for people who are not fully vaccinated

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Special conditions for not wearing a face mask

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Can't get to a COVID testing clinic? What we know about home testing

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Public transport in the age of COVID-19

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Disability and Face Masks - COVID-19

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Online meetings and supporting inclusive practices

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Keeping in Touch – Tenant contact service in Victoria

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6 new things about the NDIS

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New sign language interpreting service for aged care assessment and delivery services.

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Childcare Subsidy Changes

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Inclusive School Holiday Activities Winter

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The New Armchair Travellers

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Royal Commission seeks comment for Issue Papers

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Can Good Things come from the COVID-19 Crisis?

3 ways to make your online content more inclusive

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Children with Disability and the Return to School.

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What do COVID rule changes mean for people with a disability?

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Support with Phone and Internet Complaints

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COVID-19 testing for people with a disability.

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Paying your bills in the COVID-19 crisis

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Dementia Awareness: the i-Remember Memory Cases

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COVID-19 Info in Community Languages

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Shopping safely online in the COVID-19 crisis

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How to maintain healthy habits during COVID-19 with food and exercise

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Choosing an Online Service Provider.

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Wrap your ears around these disability podcasts

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Catch ups for People with Disability in COVID-19

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Tips on Working from Home for People with Disability

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The COVIDSafe app

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What you need to know about Centrelink and COVID-19

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Hand hygiene for wheelchair users

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Handwashing, Face masks, Sensory Processing and COVID-19

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COVID-19 operational plan for people with disability released

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School from home – making it work for kids with disability

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Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines - should you get them?

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Coronavirus Prevention - Why we stay home.

Disability Gateway 1800643 787

Disability Gateway COVID -19

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DIY Hand Sanitiser

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Getting your medication during the COVID-19 crisis

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Look after your mental health in the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 information for people with a disability start here

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Staying Connected in Isolation

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COVID-19 Apps

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Coronavirus Supports for NDIS registered providers

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What you can and can't do under COVID-19 Government Restrictions

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What is COVID-19?

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Telehealth

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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation

Stop the Spread and Stay Healthy

Stop the Spread

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Grocery shopping and COVID-19

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Coronavirus pandemic

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Packing for an Emergency

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Seniors Card and Seniors Savers Card Programs in NSW

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AIDER Program (NSW Rural Fire Service)

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Dementia - Dawn's Story

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Creating a Dementia Safe Home

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Credit card warning for seniors

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Rotary trials Music Therapy for Dementia Care

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NSW Spectacles Program

Staying at home factsheet

Staying at home during Coronavirus

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National Crisis Numbers

Staying Connected

Staying Connected

How Coronavirus is impacting the disability sector

How Coronavirus is impacting the disability sector

Coronavirus, and helping children with autism

Coronavirus, and helping children with autism

Coronacast

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Living in strange times: the COVID-19 World

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The impact of masks for communication within the deaf community (Auslan + captioned)

How to Wear a Mask - AUSLAN

How to Wear a Mask - AUSLAN

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How to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Wearing Personal Protective Equipment for Disability Support Workers - Video

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How to wear a fabric face mask safely - Video

How to make a cloth face mask - Video

How to make a cloth face mask - Video

Recommendations for wearing a cloth face mask - Video

Recommendations for wearing a cloth face mask - Video

When and how to wear a face mask.

When and how to wear a face mask.

Social Distancing

Social Distancing