MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>&#8220;It’s also for neighbours to see that we are okay. It gives them some sort of indication that we are okay.&#8221; (Source: Community Vision)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The smiley face system looking out for people with a disability

Community Vision, a not-for-profit community-based organisation in Western Australia, has come up with a unique way to... Read more

Accessibility
<p>“The challenges are varied depending on the individual and their particular circumstances [and] needs.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Autism Awareness Day during the COVID-19 pandemic

For the thirteenth time, the world is coming together on 2 April for World Autism Awareness Day, in support and... Read more

Accessibility Autism
<p>Remaining a part of the community by using online tools is one way to combat social isolation. (Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Staying connected with each other during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing measures have been introduced to try and combat the virus. However, it... Read more

Accessibility Mental Health
<p>“Anxiety [about COVID-19] is exacerbated by the feeling that they are being left behind or ignored in government and community responses.” (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Royal Commission raises concerns about COVID-19 support

The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has released a statement saying it’s “deeply concerned” about the impact... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Employment
<p>To help a person with intellectual disability deal with the unexpected changes faced during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may need to develop new strategies. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Helping someone with intellectual disability during COVID-19

Information about COVID-19 is continually changing as new information becomes available. It is important everyone... Read more

Accessibility Advice Conditions Down Syndrome
<p>People are also able to participate in providing information by submitting a question, answer or a story. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New Down syndrome app launched in Australia to provide information

Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has launched a new app to provide information about Down syndrome to the community to help... Read more

Accessibility Advice Conditions Down Syndrome
<p>Our number one priority is to keep consumers and our team members safe. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Message from the CEO: An important update about COVID-19

“As a community we’re in uncharted waters as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Read more

Noticeboard
<p>Making changes to our daily lives in terms of personal hygiene and social behaviours can help slow the spread of the virus . (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

How to help keep yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19

Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others. Read more

Accessibility
<p>Symptoms of COVID-19 can resemble the common cold or flu. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Explaining coronavirus and COVID-19

The coronavirus currently spreading around the world is also known as COVID-19. Read more

Accessibility Advice Conditions NDIS Research
<p>The new measures are designed to allow people with disability to continue receiving support and for providers to be able to deliver services. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New measures to support participants and providers during COVID-19

New measures have been announced to ensure support is in place for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more

Accessibility Industry NDIS

Popular tags

Accessibility Accommodation Advice Autism Conditions Down Syndrome Early Intervention Education Employment Finance Government Health and Wellbeing Industry Mental Health NDIS Noticeboard Research Royal Commission Therapies Transport User Stories