Health Articles

We’ve brought together many of our favourite articles published by our nurses and industry partners, including information sourced from leading healthcare manufacturers.

These articles focus on:

Incontinence

Our guide to incontinence. Independence Australia has the health tips and advice for your unique needs and requirements with incontinence and continence care.

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From tattoo care to incontinence related skin damage. Our experts have put together everything you need to know about wound management, wound care products and caring for wounds of all types and sizes.

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Skin care

From achieving healthy, balanced skin across the seasons to protecting skin against moisture when managing incontinence. Our health professionals have put together your complete skin care guide.

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Catheter

Our guide to catheter use. Independence Australia has the tips for everything you need to know about using catheters.

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Mobility aids

From understanding the role mobility aids play in the NDIS to what to expect from rehabilitation. Our experts have put together everything you need to know about wheelchairs, mobility scooters, assistive devices and other mobility aids.

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Nutrition

From tips to maintaining a healthy bowel to understanding the role vitamin D plays in our bodies. Our experts have put together everything you need to know about managing and meeting your nutritional needs.

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Children’s health

Our guide to looking after your child’s health and well-being. From children’s incontinence tips to nutrition advice. Independence Australia has put together health information from leading health professionals.

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NDIS information

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is an Australian Government Scheme that helps support eligible Australians living with a permanent or significant disability. The NDIS is managed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

The NDIS can be used to help identify and achieve your goals. With Independence Australia, you can use your NDIS funding for our Support Coordination services or to purchase NDIS consumables online, using your NDIS funding.

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Carer and support worker information

Disability support workers and carers hold unique and challenging roles. In recognition of this, here are some valuable tips from our psychology team to assist you in your role as a carer or disability support worker.

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In sharing this general advice, we hope to help you or someone you care for manage and improve your everyday health.

Wound Care Assessment Tool for Healthcare Professionals

Wound care articles

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How to Create an Emergency Incontinence Kit for Home & Travel

Continence articles

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Medical aids and equipment (TasEquip)Medical aids and equipment (TasEquip) is a state-wide equipment scheme providing a range of assistive technology to eligible Tasmanians to improve their ability to safely engage in basic, everyday tasks, to transition home from...

TAC Funding

Funding Schemes

Transport Accident Commission (TAC)TAC is a 'no-fault' insurance scheme owned by the Victorian Government. This means if you are injured in a transport accident in Victoria, you can make a TAC claim to help pay for the treatment and support you need, even if the...

HCP Funding

Funding Schemes

My Aged Care (Home Care Packages)My Aged Care home care package (HCP) is a coordinated package of care and services to help you to live independently in your own home for as long as you can. You can choose a service provider that is right for you. The government then...