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How Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices are crucial to therapy

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Each month at Ability Partners, our hard-working Occupational Therapists gather to present, analyse and discuss different journal articles. This month, the group discussed neurodiversity-affirming practices and why they are a moral imperative for Occupational Therapy. They recently covered the following journal: Dallman, A. R., Williams, K. L., & Villa, L. (2022). Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices are a Moral […]

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Australia’s New National Autism Strategy

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In January, the Australian Government launched the new National Autism Strategy for 2025-2031. The new strategy’s vision is to create “a safe and inclusive society where all Autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive in all aspects of life, in line with international human rights” (Department of Social Services, 2025). One of the key

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NDIS Sample Vocational Assessment Report

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Download your free report Simply fill out the form to receive your FREE NDIS Vocational Assessment Sample Report. At Ability Partners we understand the importance of maintaining your health and wellbeing. Check out the below Sample NDIS Vocational Assessment Report to see how we help participants achieve their NDIS goals. For more information call 1800

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NDIS Registration Taskforce Report: Key Takeaways

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The purpose of the NDIS Registration Taskforce Report is for the Government to get advice on the design and setting up a of new regulatory model for NDIS providers and their workers. The NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce Report follows the Final Report of Independent Review of the NDIS which outlined a recommendation for

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The difference between therapeutic play and play therapy

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The main difference between therapeutic play and play therapy is that therapeutic play can be administered by an untrained support person whereas play therapy is administered by a trained therapy professional. It is important to distinguish between these differences when it comes to making an informed decision about you or your participant’s health and what

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State of Origin Accessibility Guide

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Attention all rugby fans! The State of Origin series is making its highly anticipated return, kicking off one of the greatest rugby events of the year. With the Maroons taking the home trophy for the past two years, this year’s series is set to be one you can’t miss. Get ready to sport your team’s

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What is the difference between Psychology and Counselling?

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The main difference between psychology and counselling lies in their approaches. A psychologist analyses and understands a human’s behaviour and thought process to deliver various treatment options. Counselling, on the other hand, involves a more client-centred approach where they help an individual overcome personal and psychological challenges by providing them with practical solutions and therapeutic

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2024 Federal Budget for People with Disability: Key Takeaways

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There was a big focus in this year’s 2024 Federal Budget for people with disability on the back of massive changes that have been proposed by the Government to get the NDIS back on track. With more than one in six Australians living with disability, it is more important than ever to keep moving towards

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NDIS Cultural and Linguistics Strategy 2024-28 Key Takeaways

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The NDIS Cultural and Linguistics Strategy has been announced to support people with disability and a Cultural and Linguistics Diversity (CALD) background, to better access and learn about the scheme. The new NDIS Cultural and Linguistics Strategy aims to achieve the following: Make it easier for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) communities to participate in

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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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