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Royal Commission looking at preventing and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in disability services
the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for people with disability Disability Royal Commission explores education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with cognitive disability Disability Royal Commission explores pathways and barriers...
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Sand Therapy: What is it?
In 2021 there are a lot of emerging therapies for people with disability, and those who have experienced traumatic events. One such therapy that is getting a lot of attention is Sandplay Therapy. It has existed for upwards of thirty years, however it...
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Autism Connect - new national helpline for Australians with autism
independent and expert information over phone, email, and webchat. It supports autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers, and the broader community. The helpline is free, evidence-based, and...
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What is a Local Area Coordinator?
plan (Generally 12 months after your plan begins.) Monitor how your plan is going. Help you link to supports in education, health and transport. Identify informal support measures. A LAC can also assist you if you request an Administrative Appeals...
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New sign language interpreting service for aged care assessment and delivery services.
free sign language interpreting services to support clients who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. The Department of Health announced that all aged care assessment and delivery services now have a new sign language and interpreting service. This...
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Domestic and Family Violence - helping a friend in need.
Chances are, very sadly, we all know of someone who is living with violence and or abuse. And, we know that with Covid-19 restrictions, more than likely they are confined with the abuser. People with disability experience much higher rates of violence...
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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to be established
The Australian Government is establishing a Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide. It will begin no later than July of this year. Prime Minister Morrison made the announcement in response to community calls for a national inquiry. Systemic...
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Community Visitors Scheme: Providing Friendship to Older Australians
perfect volunteer visitor for you or your loved one. Additional Resources: CommunityVisitors Scheme Flyer via Government Health Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 651 192 Please note: due to COVID-19 based restrictions some organisations may have temporary...
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Disability Royal Commission looks at preventing and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in disability services
Royal Commission looks at the criminal justice system Disability Royal Commission explores education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with cognitive disability Disability Royal Commission explores pathways and barriers to...
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Visibility Podcast
Newly launched, is CID's Visibility Podcast. A space for people with Intellectual disability to share their stories, have a voice and be heard. The aim of the podcast is to discuss topical issues and build a more understanding and inclusive society....
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Penguin Bloom
This story is a photographic journey, coupled with an authentic narrative. In the beginning, the Bloom family believed they were rescuing an abandoned magpie chick. Along the way, they realised that "Penguin" was helping save them. "Angels come in all...
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Costs to consider when renting
the event of a fire or break-in. Food Fresh food plus the replacement of pantry staple is an ongoing cost. Special diet or health requirements may increase this amount spent. Pets If a pet is allowed then food, grooming and vetbills need to be...
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Autism Connect
Autism Connect is Australia’s first Autism Helpline delivering national service. It is a free service providing independent and expert information in a variety of formats. The helpline is free. It provides information, advice and referral. It is...
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Disability Royal Commission - First Nations People with a Disability
for 12 months, then I could leave after 12 months. And they told me that while I was staying there I would have had mental health workers and everyone else come and see me, but I had nothing. I was not even allowed family members to come over and, like,...
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Building Your Dream Team
if you want to find young people try social media or TAFE/uni student unions. You can target particular courses – allied health are usually great! Options include word of mouth, Facebook, promoting through email to networks, job agencies, collaborating...
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Aged Care Royal Commission holds final hearing
and reports below. Aged Care Commission looks at Home Care Royal Commission investigates interfaces between aged care and health Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearing 5 Prime Minister responds to Aged Care Royal...
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Movies with People and Characters with Disability
We all like to see someone like us or better, someone we’d like to be, on screen. We do like a hero or 3 and watching people do stuff that is beyond our neighbourhoods. So here goes, we are just serving up some suggestions for you to try amongst your...
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Disability Royal Commission explores barriers to education
The Disability Royal Commission is exploring barriers to education for students with disability in a public hearing. This week, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission)...
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Disability Royal Commission investigates People with cognitive disability and the Criminal justice system and NDIS
the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for people with disability Disability Royal Commission explores education and training of health care professionals in relation to people with cognitive disability Disability Royal Commission explores pathways and barriers...
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Talking End of Life
life. TEL is an online toolkit designed for disability support workers but is also helpful for others including families, health professionals, and educators. There are 12 modules with videos to work through. There are resources, such as checklists to...