Health and Wellbeing Information
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Seniors 65+ years
Just over half of Australians aged over 65 years old live with a disability, with almost 20 percent of older Australians... Read more
Disability at different ages
The challenges and demands of disability can change as you go through life’s different stages. Read more
Mental health and the NDIS
An estimated 600,000 Australians live with severe and persistent mental illness of which approximately 64,000 are... Read more
Creating a plan in the case of emergency
If you live with a disability or are in a caring role, preparing for an emergency such as bushfires, floods, and a... Read more
Support for carers of people with disability
Families and carers of people with disability provide everyday help and support that cannot be beaten! Roughly 2.7... Read more
Taking care of your mental health when living with disability
Living with physical or intellectual disability can affect many parts of your overall well-being and mental health is no... Read more
Top healthy eating tips for people with disability
Making healthy food choices can sometimes be tricky, whether you are living with a disability or not. Read more
Diet and nutrition support through the NDIS
A healthy diet is essential for good nutrition, a strong immune system, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Read more
The complaints process for the NDIS
People with disability are already placed in a vulnerable situation when receiving care from disability providers,... Read more
How can palliative care be more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities?
People with intellectual disability are facing increasing rates of life-limiting illnesses, such as cardio-vascular... Read more
Mythbusting information about the COVID-19 vaccine
People with disability have had a difficult few years, especially after the shocking news that the Federal Government... Read more
What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
With the slow pace of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to the disability sector in Australia, Federal and State Governments... Read more
Recognising autism in boys and girls – what’s the difference?
The current rates of autism suggest boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)... Read more
Advanced care planning for people with disability
It’s not something that people like to think of, but there may come a time when you’re not able to express your... Read more
What is a hearing impairment and how can it be treated?
Hearing impairments occur when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ears, the nerves coming from the ears,... Read more