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My Child has Fragile X Syndrome
This booklet informs parents of children with Fragile X Syndrome about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government Download:...
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My Child has an Intellectual Disability
This booklet informs parents of children with Intellectual Disabilities about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology Resource: Queensland Government...
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My Child has a Hearing Impairment
This booklet informs parents of children with Hearing Impairment disabilities about diagnosis, early intervention services, early childhood education and care, starting school, aids, equipment and assistive technology. Resource: Queensland Government...
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Homelessness in Australia
Homelessness Australia uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) statistical definition of homelessness. The ABS statistical definition states that when a person does not have suitable accommodation alternatives they are considered homeless....
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Hunger Games: After-school snack ideas
Back to school means back to those after-school hunger pangs! Lunchable and bento-box ideas aside, you might need a little extra inspiration in the after-school snacks department. Where to start?! We've listed some quick and easy tummy fillers that...
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Know your rights around dementia and drugs in aged-care homes
A report on the recent study of the use of antipsychotic medications and benzodiazepines in people with dementia in aged care. A podcast on a recent study of the use of antipsychotic medications and benzodiazepines in people with dementia in aged care....
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Seniors Card and Seniors Savers Card Programs in NSW
Whether it’s shopping, having a meal, going to a movie or getting the car checked, there are many special offers available with both the Seniors Card and the Senior Savers Card. Every citizen who is 60+ years of age and a permanent resident of NSW is...
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Daniel's Story
We want to share some of the ways our PossABLE Advocates have supported, changed lives and advocated for people with disability. This is *Daniel's Story. *Name changed for confidentiality. Daniel is a young man in his early twenties who had not left...
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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation
For the vulnerable, immuno-compromised, voluntarily self-isolating, or those in quarantine, lockdown or mandatory isolation after overseas travel or close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 we’ve gathered some tips and activities to help you...
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What you can and can't do under COVID-19 Government Restrictions
Rules and regulations about where people can go, what they can do and what they should wear were put in place across Australia to help slow the spread of COVID-19. What are the rules where I am? Most restrictions have now eased. You can check your...
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Handwashing, Face masks, Sensory Processing and COVID-19
If you are supporting someone who lives with Sensory Processing difficulties, then explaining the need for good hygiene practices to "stop the spread" can be made easier with visual resources. IDEAS has sourced resources to help you support someone...
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Community Engagement Conversations: September 2019
Thinking Outside the Box for Rural NDIS Supports. I am just back from 3 days attending AGQuip in Gunnedah. What an awesome rural event! We were lucky enough to be invited to share a site with The Land newspaper, and had some valuable conversations with...
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Depression in Older People
A fact sheet covering the signs, types, causes and treatment of depression in older people. Resource: Black Dog Institute - Depression in older people Download: Depression in older people
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For better and for worse: becoming my wife's carer
Bob Fergus met his wife Jo at work where they both had demanding jobs. Not too long after they were married, Jo required surgery. This left her unable to work and Bob took on the carer role for her. Bob Fergus met his wife Jo at work where they both...
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Talkback: Your stories of aged care
A collection of experiences following the Four Corners investigation of neglect in aged care facilities. Following the Four Corners investigation of physical and emotional neglect in aged care facilities and the launch of a Royal Commission by the...
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Greek dance a cultural tool enriching the lives of older women
A podcast that shows how Greek dancing is enriching the lives of many Greek-Australian women. A podcast with Olga Black recounting how Greek dancing is 'everything' to her. Traditionally, Greek dance was used in a variety of ways, from preparing the...
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Should we be changing our diets as we age?
As we age our bodies have different needs for sleep, rest and nutrition. A podcast presenting the ways that bodies require different needs when they age. Less sleep and more rest, and most probably being less active than when going to work are factors...
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Younger people in residential aged care
This information sheet is for people under the age of 65 who are currently in residential care who may be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Younger people in residential aged care This information sheet is for people under...
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Dementia - Do We Have Solutions?
A podcast about dementia and from its slow beginnings to the longer effects on memory and personality. Starting slowly dementia initially affects people's memory but then whole personalities are impacted. It is described as an insidious disease and...
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Alternatives if you don't want to age in a retirement village or nursing home.
A program discussing choices to the mainstream ones of either staying in your own home or relocating to a retirement village or nursing home. The alternatives looked at are The Homeshare model and going in with friends to buy a home together. This...
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