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Physical disabilities

A physical disability involves long-term or permanent loss of part of your body’s physical function. Read more

What is an intellectual disability?

There is a wide range of intellectual disabilities that people may be diagnosed with and the way this affects a... Read more

Sensory disabilities

Every day we use our senses to understand the world around us, but for someone with a sensory disability, this is more... Read more

Mental health and the NDIS

According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises... Read more

​Disability at different ages

The challenges and demands of disability can change as you go through life’s different stages. Read more

What are the different types of disabilities?

There are many different types of disabilities and each category of disability can affect people in different ways.... Read more

Mind matters; Mental health when living with disability

Did you know almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime? People with... Read more

‘Reach for the stars’: living and working with a vision impairment

In a world often presenting barriers for people with disability, one South Australian woman is evidence that having a... Read more

Caring for a teen with disability – Sabine and Monice

CONSUMER STORY – “Literally from one day to the next, our lives changed and it was never going to be the... Read more

The roller coaster of an autism diagnosis – Harry’s story

“If there is a bigger word for overwhelming, then I would use it! Name an emotion and we experienced it… the roller... Read more

A challenge for the whole family – Nat and Jess’ story

Caring for twin boys Cameron and Aydan, who have both been diagnosed with varying levels of autism, developmental delay,... Read more

What is Down syndrome?

Down syndrome is a genetic condition affecting more than 13,000 Australians. It is the most common chromosome disorder... Read more

Madeline’s story: Walking the runway for equality

In 2015, an 18 year old woman with Down syndrome from Brisbane, Australia made history while strutting her stuff on the... Read more

Liam’s story: how plan support can help you too

CONSUMER STORY – When we hear about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) we’re often told about the... Read more

Janelle’s story: campaigning for change

Janelle McMillan’s artworks are not only impressive but serve a purpose. The 42-year-old with cerebral palsy is... Read more