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Federal Election 2022: People with disability - exercising your right to vote

Voting is one of the most important responsibilities we have - it’s a way we can voice our opinion about what is important to you and choose who represents you in the federal parliament.

Information about voting can be long, complex and hard to understand. We’ve put together some tips on how you can prepare to participate in the upcoming Federal Election.

So what happens when I’m gone? A guide for parents of children with disabilities.

More than half a million Australians have intellectual disability and a growing number continue to be looked after by their parents well into adulthood.

But what will happen to our child with disability when we’re gone, and who will take care and watch out for them?

The happy fact is your child is likely to outlive you, so planning for their future is important.

What it's like having Autism Spectrum Disorder

There’s a saying – when you’ve met one person with autism spectrum disorder, you’ve met… one person.

That’s because Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is just that, a spectrum that affects each person differently. For Autism Awareness Month we spoke to two people who have autism, and share what having this invisible disability is like for them.

Your guide to achieving daily living skills

You might have heard the phrase ‘daily living skills’ – but what does this actually mean?

In this blog we take a look at what daily living skills are, and how you can get help with them.

What it’s really like being a disability support worker

We had a chat with Kylea Hughston, a Disability Support Worker who has been in the disability industry for two years. Here, she shares insight into the role, what an average day looks like and why she believes it’s an ideal career choice.

Anxious about COVID? You’re not alone

It’s now more than two years into the pandemic and we’re all experiencing the physical and mental toll it’s taking on our lives.

If you’ve noticed that you’re feeling anxious about COVID, you’re not alone - it’s a very normal response.