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Our Customers - IDEAS
support them. Community partners Local Area Coordinators (LACs), social workers, Early Linkers, Aboriginal Linkers, allied health professionals, teachers, community workers and groups. Government Local councils, state and federal government agencies....
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Planning for an Emergency as a Carer
person that you care for. It will also provide instructions on the type of care that is required. The plan should include: Health information about the person that you take care of Any medication they require List of the regular support that they...
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Essential Steps when you can no longer be a Carer
to date. Where possible, find out as much as you can about the potential future of the person you care for based on their health condition, psychosocial well-being and/or disability. Think about how you would need to adjust the care provided over time -...
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A Carer's Story: Mother and Son
was pleased with the outcome and described her relief that her son was getting out more often, and how thishad improved his health and fitness, and he had become more involved in social and recreational activities as well. This story was developed by...
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NDIS Disability Type: Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
As Cornelia de Lange syndrome affects many different parts of the body it is managed by a team of doctors and allied health professionals. Some areas of management include: Supplemental milk formulas for nutrition needs Ongoing and regular occupational,...
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Life Matters: Talking about ageing, decline and death
of the Australian Medical Association and an ambassador for Death Over Dinner in Australia. Danny Vadasz is CEO of the Health Issues Centre, which together with the Council of The Ageing, has a stage production called Unspoken, to get the conversation...
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Fighting chance for people with a disability
Fighting Chance is committed to creating a new future for disability by building sustainable social businesses to give people with a disability every opportunity to meet their potential. Fighting Chance does this within their two social enterprises,...
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Acquired brain injury and alcohol and other drugs
Acquired Brain Injury, Alcohol and Other Drugs Acquired brain injury and alcohol and other drugs It is difficult to obtain estimates of the number of people with alcohol and other drug-related brain injuries (e.g. heroin, ecstasy, chroming) due to...
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Steps to enter an aged care home
and eligibility for the different types of government-funded aged care. Resource: Australian Government Department of Health - Ageing and Aged Care Download: Steps to enter an aged care home
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What's good for you is good for me
Creating and maintaining a sustained structure to help natural friendships to flourish between people with disability and others in the community (with or without disability), is foundational and necessary for creating and sustaining inclusion. This...
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Anzac Bikkies
an ANZAC March and a Day Service. COVID-19 is still a very real threat,especially for those of us who are older or with health conditions. Most Anzac ceremonies are held outdoors, and with social distancing and mask-wearing, should be relatively safe...
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Debt Helpline
situations including financial abuse, domestic and family violence and financial hardship, bushfire recovery, mental health and a dedicated COVID-19 Survival Guide which discusses COVID-19 changes to accessing your Super early, Government Assistance,...
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Dress with less stress - Project 333
The Project 333 lifestyle can make mornings stress-free and give you a renewed perspective on your wardrobe. A life-changing diagnosis and ‘can do’ attitude began this journey for one woman. Project 333 - How it all began In 2010 Courtney Carver, a...
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Winter Safety with Heating Appliances
weather sets in, the warmth and comfort from a hot water bottle, heat pack or heater are undeniable. But what about the health and safety risks? Hot drinks. There's something comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of steaming hot tea, coffee...
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Dawn's Story - Dealing with dementia
* all names have been changed to protect people'sprivacy Information sourced from dementia Australia Useful Resources Health direct - Dementia ( this website has the following sections related to Dementia) Dementia - an overview Dementia - an overview...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked each year on June 15. The theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 is 'Digital Equity for All Ages.' As per the statistics and incidents reported, adult children and family members are the leading abusers...
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New NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner
A new NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner will begin next year. Tracy Mackey will start her role in January 2022, for a 3-year appointment. In this role as Commissioner, Ms Mackey will be responsible for safeguarding the rights of people with...
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5 Top Tips for Insurance: Flood Damage
With flood warnings issued across parts of Australia, there is no better time than now to remind yourself of what to do in an emergency. Continue reading for Ideas’ top 5 tips on Insurance and flood damage, and what your next steps are. Stay safe: As...