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Frozen is fine! Tips and tricks for cooking up a storm

Frozen is fine! Tips and tricks for cooking up a storm Cooking as a person with a disability and chronic illness can be difficult. With limited abilities, dietary restrictions and often a tight budget, it can be overwhelming. But with some planning, set-up and tips...

Human connection: friendships & mental health

Human connection: friendships & mental health Friendships aren’t just about having people to share experiences with. As psychologist Caroline Anderson explains, friendships are crucial to not only our mental, emotional and overall health, but fulfil an innate...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

The Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder As we make our way through winter, the days become shorter and there are fewer hours of sunshine. And as the level of sunlight drops our mood can also fall. And while feeling unenthusiastic about the cooler weather is...

Your guide to accessible voting

Your guide to accessible voting With a federal election on the horizon, now is a good time to read up on the assistance the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) provides to people with disabilities, so you’ll be prepared to cast your vote come election day. General...

NDIS 101: Managing your funding

NDIS 101: Managing your funding Independence Australia is a registered NDIS service provider and provider of Inform Online and provides a range of options for beginning your NDIS journey, accessing supports such as NDIS consumables, viewing NDIS guides, resources and...