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What is anorexia? Symptoms, causes, treatments and help

This edition of the Disability Support Guide covers the things for parents to keep in mind to foster a strong connection... Read more

Mutism and selective mutism explained

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This article covers the difference between the anxiety disorder, selective mutism, along with motor functioning... Read more

How to deal with ADHD in everyday life

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This guide will show how medication, changing patterns of behaviour and developing goals can help someone manage life... Read more

Early signs that your mental health needs attention

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Many people with disability face challenges in life that impact their mental health and can lead to mental health... Read more

Obtaining a diagnosis for your child with disability

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Every child is different and some have unique characteristics and challenges, but you may find after your child is born that... Read more

Peer support for families struggling to access the NDIS with an undiagnosed condition

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Accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be challenging for anyone with a rare or undiagnosed disability,... Read more

What does the term ‘NDIS partner’ mean?

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports more than half a million people living right across Australia. To... Read more

Top 10 sensory activities to do over the Easter holidays

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A fun sensory activity can be exactly what children need to engage, enjoy their day and learn through play. ... Read more

How can child care be provided at home?

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Child care is used by many families to allow parents to work or complete other tasks without constantly caring for the child,... Read more

How preschool can support your child with disability

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Preschool, also known as kindergarten, is a crucial time of early learning for children aged four to six. ... Read more

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

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With the slow pace of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to the disability sector in Australia, Federal and State Governments have... Read more

Timing crucial when accessing early intervention supports

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New South Wales parent Gezel Saba is seeing her son thrive as a result of accessing in-home early intervention support through... Read more

Early intervention is the key to building confidence

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For children living with autism, receiving the right kind of support gives them the opportunity to learn the skills they... Read more

What to look for in early intervention supports