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For older people living with a disability, it can be hard to manage household chores and day-to-day tasks without support. Here are some support services that can help...
There is a range of services available for children and adults who have autism. These include the provision of information, assessment, early intervention therapies, help at school, behaviour support...
Find some of the more common degenerative conditions that lead to limited mobility or motor control...
Connecting with other people who have a disability and their families can be a good way of getting informal advice and support...
Building a strong, trusting relationship with your doctor can make it easier to talk with them about sensitive issues...
The term ‘carer’ can refer to paid and unpaid, professional and ‘lay’ carers...
For children diagnosed with a disability, getting the support they need as early as possible will give them the best chance of minimising the long-term effects of the disability...
You can appoint someone to be your medical power of attorney, also known as ‘enduring power of attorney (medical treatment)’, to make medical decisions on your behalf when, in certain circumstances...
There are end of life and palliative care services that provide safe, inclusive care for people who identify as LGBTI...
Ask a doctor and research health information when making a health decision. This will include the cost, timing and regularity of medical treatment...