International Guide Dog Day happens every year on the last Wednesday of April. It’s a time to put the spotlight on the amazing dogs that help blind and vision-impaired people get around. Because of the vital work these pups do, how to get a guide dog is one of the most asked questions people have. In this article, we go through how you can apply to get a guide dog in Australia. Guide dogs are rare and expensive to train, so the process can be lengthy. Here’s what you need to know. In this article What is International Guide Dog Day? How to get a guide dog Step 1: Consider your lifestyle and ..read more

The 2024 Paralympics in August is around the corner, and among the exhilarating and inspiring events on the bill is the wheelchair racing segment. When it comes to wheelchair racing in Australia, you can’t mention this sport without mentioning Madison de Rozario. We rounded up what you need to know about this inspiring athlete – from her background and records to her views on Paralympic sports. In this article Who is wheelchair racing champion, Madison de Rozario? What are her wheelchair racing achievements? Advocacy work Read up more on the 2024 Paralympics Insurance for your independence ..read more

In residential homes, community centres, hospitals and schools, disability service workers do vital work in caring and supporting those living with disability. If you have a passion for working in this sector, you may wonder what the disability support worker jobs are in Australia. They cover a wide range of occupations – from community support workers to physiotherapists. They range from entry-level positions to specialist support, and it’s a sector where you can truly make a difference in a person’s life, supporting them to live as independently as possible.  In this article Disability ..read more

If you’re an Australian who cares for someone who can’t manage on their own, you may be eligible for financial support. This could be carer’s payment or allowance, or both. It may also include other payments, like age pension or carer supplement depending on your age, and the age and needs of the person you care for. Caring for someone can be costly and time consuming. These payments are meant to prevent you from struggling while you undertake this crucial work. In this article we answer some common questions about carer’s payment and allowance. These include questions like eligibility, h ..read more

The Government’s recent aged care worker pay rise is “one of the best outcomes” of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, according to the Health Services Union National President, Gerard Hayes. The much-lauded pay increase was spurred on by commission findings that aged care workers have been underpaid and undervalued. The sector has long called for equitable pay. The raise is a positive step into properly compensating and acknowledging aged care workers in our country. Here’s what you need to know. In this article Why did we need an aged care worker pay rise? What is t ..read more

Despite the fact that 205,200 adults in Australia are autistic and many are willing and able to work, people with autism struggle to find employment and thrive at work. This World Autism Awareness Day – on 2 April – we’re putting the spotlight on autism in the workplace. Autistic people are hard-working, loyal and bring unique creative thinking and problem solving skills to their employment. However, working in a rigid structure designed with neurotypical people in mind can be confusing and mentally exhausting. This article covers some of the key challenges that autistic workers face, as well ..read more

Aged Care funding in Australia is routinely criticised for being below par in catering to the needs of our seniors. Baby Boomers are set to shake things up further as they enter into system in far larger numbers than what we’ve seen over the past few years. Here’s what the Minister for Aged Care, The Hon Anika Wells, has to say: “We are going to need a fair and equitable system to meet the needs of Baby Boomers who, with their numbers and determination to solve problems, have shaken every single system they’ve come across.”  Baby Boomers make up much of the Australian population and hav ..read more

Heard of the Source Kids Disability Expo? It’s a free annual event for kids, teenagers, and young adults aged up to 35 years old who are living with disability. Happening in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, it brings together various disability product and service providers for the benefit of our community. Over two days, you and your child can explore equipment, technology, and other resources, while enjoying sensory, sports, and entertainment zones designed for fun and inclusion. Find out more below. In this article What is the Source Kids Disability Expo? When and where is ..read more

Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and community spirit. A time that should be open for everyone to enjoy. And what’s more fun for kids in Easter than an egg hunt? Luckily, there are creative and thoughtful ways to create an inclusive Easter egg hunt for kids of all kinds of abilities. From beeping Easter eggs and sensory-friendly eggs to wheelchair-accessible hunt areas, we’ll dive into a range of innovative ideas that promise to make your Easter egg hunt an inclusive, heart-warming, and unforgettable experience for all. In this article Pick the right spot for your inclusive Easter egg hunt T ..read more

Do Autism Assistance Dogs really make a difference to the lives of people with autism spectrum disorder? If so, how? In honour of National Puppy Day coming up on 23 March, and given Blue Badge insures Assistance Dogs and pets alike, we wanted to acknowledge everything these furry heroes can do. And yes, that certainly does include helping people living with autism. Service Dogs can be used in a huge variety of ways to help people living with disability to improve their level of independence. Most commonly, they act as ‘seeing eye’ dogs (Guide Dogs) for people with visual impairments. However ..read more