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Short-statured community seeks better NDIS support to live independently

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Short-statured community seeks better NDIS support to live independently

There are many things in life people take for granted, such as having automatic doors open in front of you, going to a public toilet or even driving a car.

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Genetic condition neurofibromatosis no barrier for determined Cessnock boy

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Genetic condition neurofibromatosis no barrier for determined Cessnock boy

Melissa McClellan knew "something wasn't right" when her then two-year-old son, Hamish, preferred to sleep in his pram instead of playing with the other kids.

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The Importance Of Daily Living Aids For Independent Living

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The Importance Of Daily Living Aids For Independent Living

Independence is a wonderful and freeing feeling that people seek throughout their entire lives. Independence permits people to go about their day without needing to wait for assistance or rely on others to complete a task.  Living independently means being able to carry out your daily tasks by yourself safely and effectively. Unfortunately, people are injured, weakened, or simply do not have the tools to complete certain tasks. Below you will find some aids that can assist daily tasks in different rooms of the house. IN THE KITCHEN Kitchen aids are very helpful when it comes to making and preparing...

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Vision-impaired golfers tee off on SA course ahead of national blind golf tournament

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Vision-impaired golfers tee off on SA course ahead of national blind golf tournament

It didn't take Victorian man Sean Witting long to realise true vision doesn't always involve the eyes.

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Marcella had to fight for her NDIS plan. She worries people without her knowledge are missing out

Marcella had to fight for her NDIS plan. She worries people without her knowledge are missing out

I wasn't expected to survive my brain injury. 

Surviving my injury wasn't the only battle I faced. I also had to learn the bureaucracy and confusion that is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a scheme supposedly designed to help me.

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