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Psychosocial recovery coaches are a relatively new support available under the NDIS. A psychosocial recovery coach is a specialist mental health support person that some NDIS participants with mental health conditions may have access to under their...

Across Australia, more businesses are openly embracing gender, cultural and disability inclusiveness. Creating a culture of inclusion for people with a disability means reducing barriers so everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and...

A prosthetic limb can transform the life of someone who has lost a limb through an accident or amputation, or who was born without one or more limbs. Prosthetics are one of the most sophisticated forms of assistive technology and potentially one...

Mindfulness can improve wellbeing, decrease stress and change the way we react to situations that arise in our lives. It’s an important aspect of looking after our mental health. Mindfulness can be practised just about anywhere at any time. But it...

If you have a disability, smart technology can completely transform how you live at home. Imagine being able to control your surroundings without relying on others. Turn lights on and off without moving. Set up automated sequences that switch on...

Gadgets and technology don’t just make your life easier but can be an important part of building independence if you have a disability. “Assistive technology” is a term used for any item that helps you to do things more easily or do something...

Mothers who are also carers were given an opportunity to relax and reflect on the importance of their roles at a special Mother’s Day morning tea held recently in Brisbane. Hosted by Disability Law Queensland and co-sponsored by Leap in! the...

An innovative program is using the weightless environment of deep water to help people with disabilities to become more mobile, feel better and achieve their goals. The Scuba Gym on the NSW Central Coast enables people to use scuba equipment so...