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Farmer to donate crop profit to mental health charities after mate's death

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Farmer to donate crop profit to mental health charities after mate's death

A Western Australian farmer touched by suicide will donate the profits from 60 hectares of his crop for the rest of his farming life to help mental health charities. 

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Traditional healing works with mainstream treatment to battle Indigenous mental health crisis

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Traditional healing works with mainstream treatment to battle Indigenous mental health crisis

Mainstream treatments for depression are failing Indigenous Australians, according to Queensland researchers who are developing a new mental healthcare model that incorporates traditional healing.

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Starting a successful small business as someone living with a disability

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Starting a successful small business as someone living with a disability

It wasn't just Kyal Fairbairn's love of coffee that led to him becoming a passionate coffee cart operator.

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Fashion industry joins with not-for-profit organisation Avenue to help those with disabilities get jobs

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Fashion industry joins with not-for-profit organisation Avenue to help those with disabilities get jobs

Stephanie Trinh-Tran has faced more obstacles than most in following her dream to work in the fashion industry.

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Swan Neck Walking Sticks: Provides Support and Stability

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Swan Neck Walking Sticks: Provides Support and Stability

Providing additional support and stability while walking, the Ausnew offset cane centers the user’s weight over the cane base for greater balance and support while reducing hand and wrist fatigue. Fitted with a non-slip rubber cane tip, the offset cane can be used while navigating any surface. Used on either hand, the cane height is also adjustable for a comfortable, customized fit. Introducing the Ausnew Swan Neck Walking Sticks These can also be single-point straight sticks but come with a swan neck curve at the top of the stick up to the handle. The swan neck offsets your weight to...

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