With winter in full swing, these cooler months can often mean viruses like colds and flus are going around. People with disabilities may be at greater risk of sickness due …
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Australia’s Best Footie Stars: Meet The Pararoos Before The IFCPF World Cup!
The Pararoos are Australia’s national football team for men with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms acquired from a stroke. The team was founded in 1998 in preparation for …
Important: It’s Men’s Health Week!
The average Australian man won’t live until they’re 80—but women have a life expectancy of 82.3 years old, compared to their 78. Men’s health Australia-wide is often ignored, even though …
How Personal Training Can Help With A Disability
Regardless of our abilities, staying fit and keeping an active lifestyle should be a priority for us all. Improving cardiovascular fitness and increasing strength can impact our physical and mental …
Schizophrenia Awareness Week
We are at a stage in history unlike no other, where we are finally beginning to accept and understand mental health conditions. While there is still a long way to …
Health and Safety at Work
Each year, World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28th. This day ensures that there is an annual campaign to promote work that doesn’t jeopardise …
How Can Animals Help Those With Health Issues & Disabilities?
How Can Animals Help Those With Health Issues & Disabilities? It’s widely documented that guide dogs are used to help those who are blind and visually impaired to go about …
Good News Story: Mark’s Holiday!
Everyone deserves a holiday, and we’re huge proponents for making these as fun and accessible for people with a disability as possible. When we heard that Peter Giller and his …
World Down Syndrome Day: The Importance of Inclusivity!
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) has taken place annually on March 21st since 2012, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly. WDSD is a day of celebration, observation and …
The Best Disability-Friendly Apps For 2019
Navigating the world with disabilities, mental illnesses or physical illnesses can be more challenging. The more that we can do to alleviate stresses and encourage inclusion, the better. In today’s …