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Tips for good mental health

Tips for good mental health Specialised mental health hubs will open at two hospitals in NSW this year. While mental illness is a challenge faced by the whole community, it can be a particular issue for people with disabilities who have a higher risk of experiencing...

The guide to finding your dream career

The guide to finding your dream career Why is a career important? A career can play a significant role in shaping the way we live and has the potential to determine our health and well-being outcomes. A career can provide us with knowledge, skills, satisfaction,...

Sensory overload: what it is and how to overcome it

Sensory overload: what it is and how to overcome it What is sensory overload? Sensory overload is an over-stimulation of one or more of the senses (hearing, sight, touch, taste, smell).  It is experienced differently by different people, and it can be caused by a...

Summer fun at accessible beach weekend

Summer fun at accessible beach weekend Plenty of warm sunshine, sandy beaches and salty waves are features of an Australian summer. However, for many wheelchair users the sunshine has long been the only one of that trio available to enjoy. But that’s changing with a...