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<p>More than one in two young Aussies feel the mental and emotional burden of loneliness. Are you one of the people struggling with isolation? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

One-in-two to live with a mental health disorder by 75 — who is at risk?

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<p>Over 1,200 travellers have experienced 60 destinations nationwide with Cocky Guides. [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

What does a guided tour look like for someone with a vision impairment?

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<p>Caitlin said she really needed “a place to go,” after experiencing a stroke at the age of 22. Happy Paws Happy Hearts Team Leader Justin Palazzo-Orr and former rescue puppy, Astro, were some of the welcoming smiles she needed. [Image: Supplied]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

After a stroke at 22, it took a “big warm hug” to help recover

Conditions Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Therapies User Stories

<p>The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People With Disability’s Research Report outlined a plan for eliminating restrictive practices. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Peak advocacy group told Australians with disability the ‘days are numbered’ for restrictive practices

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<p>Scientists have made huge strides in the fight against Parkinson’s disease complications and the people they impact. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Scientists find the key to potentially reversing Parkinson’s disease

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<p>The uLaunch board is made up of people who know what it’s like to find work with disability. [Source: uLaunch]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

uLaunch kicks open the door for your next job interview

Accessibility Employment Industry

<p>For people with physical disabilities which may prevent them from driving, public transport might seem inefficient, embarrassing and hard to navigate, and people with invisible disabilities which prevent them from driving may experience a great deal of anxiety with mass transit. [Source: Ryan Hoi]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Don’t drive and dislike public transport? There’s now another way

Accessibility Conditions Industry NDIS Therapies Transport User Stories

<p>Children with dementia often experience memory loss, severe anxiety and depression among several other symptoms. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by Sneha Krishnan

Childhood dementia: causes, symptoms, support for bereaved families

Conditions Early Intervention Health and Wellbeing NDIS Research Therapies

<p>It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney, 46 [right], and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, 46 [left], are co-owners of Wrexham Football Club, with the documentary Welcome to Wrexham (2022) available to stream on Disney+. [Source: WXM Photography]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

‘Always Sunny’ actor Rob McElhenney opens up about disability diagnosis at age 46

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<p>Nicole [pictured], a Solve-TAD/Freedom Solutions Australia client, is able to get around using the bespoke Freedom Wheels bike, provided by the not-for-profit organisation. [Image courtesy of Freedom Solutions Australia]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Freedom Solutions Australia has arrived — 48 years in the making

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