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What is the difference between Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy?

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In healthcare, having a comprehensive understanding of all available rehabilitation and treatment options is crucial for making informed decisions about your or your participant’s care. Two options that help to improve an individual’s quality of life and functional abilities are Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, but how do they differ? In this blog, we will discuss […]

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NDIS Participant Employment Strategy Key Takeaways

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The NDIA has released their new Participant Employment Strategy 2024-2026 in a continued effort to improve employment outcomes for people with disability. The Participant Employment Strategy Action Plan includes 16 priority actions over the next 3 years with four focus areas. They include: Quality Planning Priority Actions Build and measure staff capability Improve

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5 Australian podcasts about living with disability

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5 Australian podcasts about living with disability At Ability Partners, we love a good list almost as much as we love a good listen. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 5 Australian podcasts about living with disability. From heartfelt personal accounts to empowering discussions on accessibility and inclusion, these podcasts explore the diverse realities

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Sydney Easter Show Accessibility Guide 2024

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The Sydney Royal Easter Show is making its long-awaited return, and this year is set to be their best one yet! Get ready to get up close and personal with the best of Australia’s agriculture, watch an event and grab yourself a show bag with this Easter Show accessibility guide. With the iconic event kicking

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Accessibility Guide

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Attention all Swifties! Taylor Swift is making her long-awaited return to Australia, and The Eras Tour is set to be her best one yet. Get ready to shine in your finest Era’s attire and sing along to the melodic tunes of her iconic hits with this Eras Tour accessibility guide. With the Sydney leg of

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Health and Wellbeing Services for First Nations People

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are to be advised that this blog post may contain images of deceased people. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are on. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and celebrate the diversity of First Nations people and their ongoing cultures

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5 helpful tips for stroke caregivers

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Whether you’re a support coordinator, family member or other caregiver, being a stroke caregiver requires compassion, resilience, and continuous learning. What is a stroke? Strokes are caused by blocked blood flow to the brain (ischemic stroke) or sudden bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A

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Independent NDIS Review: What You Need to Know

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The final report of the Independent NDIS Review conducted has been released with 26 recommendations and 139 supporting actions for the NDIS to implement. An independent review was undertaken to restore trust and confidence for NDIS participants and to improve experiences and outcomes. The Australian Government and states and territories have committed to reforming the

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10 Tips for Stress Management

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Challenging life situations are an inherent aspect of human existence, and our stress response is an evolutionary adaptation that readies us to react to perceived threats. While certain stress can have beneficial effects, chronic stress emerges when facing persistent negative stressors that are difficult to resolve or evade. This prolonged stress can have detrimental effects

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Strategies to Increase Employment and Economic Participation for People with a Cognitive Disability

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Strategies to Increase Employment and Economic Participation for People with a Cognitive Disability The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an initiative in Australia aimed at providing support to individuals with disabilities and their families. The “Interventions to support economic participation and employment” research paper was commissioned by the NDIS to examine the various interventions

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