May 16, 2023
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in Australia: Accessibility and Prevalence
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) are an essential mode of transportation for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs. They allow people with mobility impairments to travel safely and comfortably, whether it
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May 15, 2023
Accessible Transport: Everyone deserves to travel
What is Accessible Transport? Accessible transport is a system of transportation that is designed to be accessible to people of all abilities. It is crucial for individuals with disabilities, older adults,
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May 9, 2023
Overcoming Disability to Shine as a Mother
Motherhood is not easy, especially for those who live with disabilities. But Bonnie, a mother with schizoaffective disorder, shows us that nothing can stop her from loving and caring for
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May 5, 2023
How Maple Helps a CALD Individual with Disabilities
Meet Peggy May McDuff, a cheerful Australian with Scottish Irish roots. Peggy grew up in Windsor, Australia, with a big and loving family. She joined an Anglican church when she
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May 5, 2023
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Jessie: A Mother with Fragile X Disability
Parenting is not easy, especially for mothers with disabilities who have to overcome physical barriers, social prejudice, and limited resources. But many of these mothers show remarkable courage and determination
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May 5, 2023
The Joys and Challenges of Being a Mum of Kids with Disabilities
Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and appreciate the amazing mothers who have devoted their lives to nurturing their children. But for some mothers, every day is Mother’s
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May 4, 2023
Reforms to NDIS Spending
The Australian government plans to reduce the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) costs by cracking down on prices and junk therapies. The scheme is expected to double in size, with
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May 3, 2023
Get Quality Allied Health Services under NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers support to Australians with disabilities, including funding for a range of allied health services such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech therapy. The
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May 2, 2023
The Amazing World of Schizophrenic Art
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The condition can manifest in a range of symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, disorganised
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May 1, 2023
Celebrate Biggest Morning Tea with Maple
Maple Services is thrilled to participate in The Biggest Morning Tea Initiative operated by the Cancer Council. This event is an opportunity to bring our community together and raise funds
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April 26, 2023
Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome – a massive step forward for the disability community.
Mattel’s recent launch of a Barbie doll that represents a person with Down syndrome has garnered widespread attention and applause from people around the world. This initiative is seen
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April 24, 2023
Allied Health’s Role in Disability Support
Introduction to Allied Health Allied Health is a team of healthcare workers who work with doctors, nurses, and specialists to help patients get better. These workers can be physiotherapists, chiropractors,
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