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What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide reasonable and necessary support for Australians... Read more
What is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is the inability to... Read more
What is a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves, causing a loss in function, such as... Read more
Spina Bifida – what is it?
Spina bifida is a common type of neural tube defect affecting 5,000 Australians. About 150 babies with spina bifida are... Read more
Developmental delay
Development delay means that, in a young child, reaching early childhood physical and mental milestones is slower... Read more
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological condition affecting 1 in 20 children. Read more
Low vision and blindness
Over 575,000 people in Australia are estimated to be either blind or vision impaired, with more than 70 percent of... Read more
Acquired brain injury
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is brain damage that occurs after birth. Read more
What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent, lifelong physical disability affecting 34,000 Australians. Read more
What is multiple sclerosis, or MS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the central nervous system. Read more
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic, inherited conditions that cause progressive deterioration of the... Read more
Hearing impairments
Hearing impairments are problems that occur within the hearing pathway, but it can also stem from a disturbance in the... Read more
Psychosocial disabilities
Psychosocial disability refers to a psychological and social condition that may arise from a severe mental health issue.... Read more
What is autism?
Autism, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental condition affecting one in every... Read more