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.
Wound care
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.
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.
Catheter
Our guide to catheter use. Independence Australia has the tips for everything you need to know about using catheters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In sharing this general advice, we hope to help you or someone you care for manage and improve your everyday health.
NDIS Consumables for disability support
What are ndis consumablesNDIS consumables are daily items required to help manage personal disability related needs. These items fall into the NDIS core support category. The NDIS consumables budget is flexible and can include a range of products that help you with...
Accessible Public Transport Options and Concession Fares in Australia
Accessible Public Transport Options and Concession Fares in AustraliaMany public transport operators provide free or discounted passes and accessible travel options for people living with a disability, carers, and seniors. Under the Transport Act (2002), Australia is...
How to manage urinary incontinence
How to Manage Urinary IncontinenceWhat is urinary incontinence?Urinary incontinence is when you accidentally wet yourself (urinate) through loss of bladder control. In Australia, urinary incontinence affects up to 10% of men and up to 38% of women.It can mean leaking...
Avoid dry skin after hand sanitiser
Moisturised hand after hand sanitising Hand Sanitiser leaving your hands feeling dry? We explore the importance of keeping your hands moisturised.Hand sanitiser has recently become a hot ticket item, thanks to the arrival of COVID-19. As we have realised over...
The powers of topical zinc
The powers of topical ZincZinc oxide has been used in topical preparations for centuries, it is one of the essential nutrients that our body needs to assist us in fighting off illness, it supports our immune system in fighting off harmful cells and helps our body to...
Skincare and incontinence
Skincare and incontinenceLiving with incontinence is an everyday challenge made even more difficult when skin irritation and conditions flare up. Unless incontinence skincare also becomes part of your daily routine, you could end up with some very uncomfortable or...
Skincare for every season
Adjusting your skincare routine for every seasonChoosing the right type of seasonal skincare is essential to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. Your daily skincare routine should include cleansing, moisturising, and the application of sunscreen each morning;...
Keep skin soft, smooth and hydrated this winter
Keep skin soft, smooth and hydrated this winterIt’s no secret that achieving soft, smooth skin can be difficult over the winter months. A combination of the damaging effects of colder weather, lower humidity and indoor heating can play havoc with even the healthiest...
How to prevent and care for foot wounds
Prevent and care for foot woundsOne pair must last a lifetime – take good care of them and they will look after you With the rising incidence of diabetes it is essential that everyone has a greater understanding of what constitutes good foot care. People suffering...