Every Day Matters
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The complex foundations of well-being and disability by Dr Dinesh Palipana
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (‘AIHW’), ‘“An estimated 41% of people with severe or profound disability… Read more
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Employment for people with disability in Australia
By Joel Sardi The unemployment rate for Australians living with disability has not changed in 28 years, in comparison to… Read more
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What is animal assisted therapy?
Animal assisted therapy involves providing emotional support to people with disability or illness with the help of animals. This kind… Read more
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Mark Tonga shares his Forward Scholarship journey
Mark was awarded the Forward Scholarship in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and is now in his third year of an… Read more
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Accessibility in State and National Parks
Written by Ryan Smith, The Access Agency A few years ago, I was filming the mobility access at 10 Victorian… Read more
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BREATHE:The Spinal cord injury, Mind and HeART (SMART) Study
How we breathe influences many aspects of health and wellbeing. Ancient traditions such as yoga and qi gong use regulated… Read more
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Skills for Independence
by Martin Heng A peer-informed, peer-delivered capacity-building project One of the many things to come to terms with after a… Read more
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The pressure is on: A case study of how pressure injuries affect your life
It’s no secret that pressure injuries are a significant issue for people with spinal cord injury. They can prevent people… Read more
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Let’s celebrate our OT’s
OT Week is a time to celebrate our amazing Occupational Therapists and the work they do. It is also a… Read more
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Helping you stay fit at home
With many of us in lockdown and stuck at home, we know that exercise and keeping fit can be challenging.… Read more