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Learning disabilities: Assistive tech to help neurodiverse students thrive in a neurotypical world
Doing well, being rewarded, being recognised - these are all basic human needs, especially in children and young people who are just learning how to be and who they are in the world. Children start their first day of school with a mixture of excitement and...
Mental health and disability
Mental health conditions are common - so much so that 42.9% of Australian adults experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives. Not all mental health conditions, however, are considered disabilities. When they are, they’re termed psychosocial disabilities....
Independent living for people with disabilities
Living with a disability can be challenging, especially if you live alone. That’s why it’s important to make your home situation as comfortable and accessible as possible, so you can feel empowered to live life on your own terms. According to the Australian Bureau of...
Revolutionising Accessibility
Discover the game-changing tech transforming the lives of people with disabilities in Australia Ever used Siri to look up something on the Internet? Or Alexa to play some music while you’re cooking? Or ‘Hey Google’ to add something to your shopping list? These are all...
Disability Employment Services – your tools for self-empowerment
Is it time to start looking for a job? If you feel ready to enter the working world but don’t know where to start, we’re here to help. Getting your first job is an exciting endeavour but it can also be daunting, especially if you have a disability or have just left...
Schools out! Making the move from the classroom to the working world
Moving from secondary school to the working world can be a scary leap, but it can also be exciting and rewarding. Having a job or volunteering to do some meaningful work gives you independence, confidence and a sense of purpose. It adds another layer of meaning to...
Your Next Chapter Awaits: Transitioning to Life After High School
The journey from high school to the next phase of life can be challenging for anyone. Not only are you leaving the safe known world of the school environment, but you now have to start making choices that will affect your adult life. If you have a disability, you may...
Unlock Your Freedom
A guide to getting a NSW driver's licence while living with a disability Getting a driver’s licence is an important milestone in many young (and some older) people’s lives. It gives you freedom of movement and independence. If you’re living with a disability, a...
Navigating NDIS Supports
Living with a disability, or caring for someone who does? If you’re in Australia, you’ve likely heard of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS is a game changer, providing essential support services like physiotherapy, speech therapy, community...
Parenting with a Disability
Deciding to have a child is one of the most important choices a person can make in life. And while it’s probably one of the more rewarding experiences you can have, it comes with daily struggles, ups and downs, and challenges. When you have a disability, having a...
Uncovering the Mystery of Epilepsy
Around 250,000 people in Australia are living with epilepsy at the moment, which equates to more than 1% of the population and about 1 in every 3 people.
Borderline Personality Disorder
In life, we’re constantly doing the dance between controlling what we can to have a safe and stable life and accepting and learning to live with what we can’t control. In the area of disability, you don’t have much control over what disability you have, how you attain...