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Concept photo of court. Four wooden figures representing a family are split into two groups, the parents are separate from the children. Behind them is a gavel. It is used in a courtroom.

The Bumpy Road is a website with Easy English Resources about Community Services in NSW. It uses simple language to help you understand your rights. There are videos to watch.

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An image of a pantry shelf. Items like beans, nuts, lentils, rice, and pasta are stored in glass jars.

Shopping your own pantry can be a way to save on your grocery budget. So many pantry staples have multiples uses, and it is easy to forget their versatility. We bring you ideas on ways to use those often overlooked extras and already in the cupboard.

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An image of a lineup of Oscar statues from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a virtual program. The event is called AccessAbility/VisAbility: Breaking Down the Barriers for People with Disabilities in Media. 

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A young woman with long hair, a smile and a prosthetic arm is holding a TV remote and pointing it.

A list of the movies on highest rotation for our staff as children and teens. You know the one where if it was VHS, it got worn out, or if a DVD had scratches on it from overuse, or as a streamer you honestly think your usage might have changed the algorithm for Netflix or whatever.

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A man holds a remote pointed to the TV, on his lap he has a bowl of popcorn. He is sitting on a lounge in a semi-darkened room. The light from the TV reflects from his face.

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 fam, friends and flavoured popcorn.

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Hon Gaetano Pagone QC and Lynelle Briggs AO at the Bench of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is holding its final hearing to hear submissions from Counsel Assisting on 22 and 23 October 2020.

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Young girl reading a book in braille

It's Book Week across Australia soon, August 21 - 27th 2021,  and we take a look at books that include children with a disability plus tips on making the week inclusive.

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An image of 4 wooden dice, R, E, N, T is written across them. Two houses are placed on top.

Many Australians are finding it tough right now. We aim to give you information about changes to rental tenancy laws in each state and to support decisions about renting and rental assistance, including where to get help.

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A concept photo of mushroom stroganoff, a dish with mushrooms and pasta, aongside is a knife and spoon. Around the bowl are mushrooms, basil, herbs and paprika.

In our budget-friendly recipes, we have a vegan and vegetarian-friendly recipe for you from our team member Jess. Mushrooms are fat-free, low in salt, and contain essential vitamins and minerals. 

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children, teacher and assistance dog sitting on the floor in a library reading a book as a group

The Disability Royal Commission is exploring barriers to education for students with disability in a public hearing.