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Australian bank notes, a calculator, magnifying glass and pen

No-interest loans are available through some government programs and charities to help people on low incomes get by in times of financial hardship. 

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blueberry smoothies

Craving a cool and refreshing drink on a hot summer day? Thoughts turn to cool, fresh fruit and vegetable juices and the combinations are endless!

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Senior woman working in her garden

Emerging from a cold, dreary winter into the warmth of spring days entices people to think of their garden and what might be good to occupy the longer spring and summer days. 

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A mature Aboriginal couple sit at a table. In front of them is a laptop, they are both smiling/ laughing at something on the screen. A cup of sits to the left of the woman.

If you are looking for easy ways to share about Coronavirus (COVID-19) with your mob, there are resources to help you. Animated videos, Auslan Video, official posters, brochures and downloads can help you share the message to stay safe.

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NDIS Independent Assessments

This week the NDIA released a new Functional Capacity Assessment Framework in line with the Government’s response to the Tune Review.

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Elderly lady looking out a window

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hold the Sydney Hearing 5 to inquire into the funding,  financing and prudential regulation of the aged care system. This hearing will run from 14 - 22 September 2020.

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Woman with prosthetic leg sit on the floor in front of a laptop and stretches

COVID and lockdown fatigue is real. We are all feeling a bit overwhelmed right now and it is easy, especially in the context of working from home, or not being able to work and having to manage home learning and our moods as well as keep up with the day to day changes. Here are some tips to practice and maintain self-care. 

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An image of a suitcase with a face mask sitting on top.

We all have the same priorities. We are all people doing our best to look after our families. We stay at home when we can. But, medical emergencies happen, life happens, and sometimes we still must travel. So, how can we travel safe?

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An image of an older woman in a kitchen looking at a laptop. She is wearing an apron and is surrounded by vegetables and cooking utensils

Support groups and social groups can be a fun way to meet with people who have similar interests as you. So how do you find an online community? Read on for some top tips.

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Lemons in a white bowl

Lemons, one of those quintessential fruits with lots of uses. It can be a key ingredient in many sweet or savoury dishes and it has myriad health benefits. Who hasn’t sipped on a hot honey and lemon drink to soothe a sore throat?