Gardening - people with disabilities
Gardening is a fun and healthy activity for people of all ages and abilities. People with disabilities can learn new skills, increase their social interaction and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden and growing their own food. ... [... more]
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Intellectual disability - facts and figures
Intellectual disability affects around one per cent of the population of Australia. People with intellectual disabilities may have significant problems with daily living, but there are many services available to help people achieve and maintain ... [... more]
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Disability and sexual issues
Sexuality is a key component of human nature. People who have a physical or intellectual disability may find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways. Problems include body image concerns, physical limitations, reduced sexual ... [... more]
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Disability - volunteer support
Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers ... [... more]
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Domestic violence - tips for women with disabilities
Women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence than other women and for more extended periods of time. There is a wide range of services available to help you. It may be a good idea to get the aid of a trusted relative or friend ... [... more]
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Disabilities - children and everyday activities
You can help your child with physical disabilities to communicate and move. Daily activities, such as dressing and bathing, encourage your child's development. Playtime can make communication and movement fun. You can help your child with ... [... more]
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Disability - schooling choices
Choosing a school for a child with a disability takes careful planning. The school you select should offer support programs that suit your child's needs. Some specialist schools may only enrol children with a specific disability. Start planning ... [... more]
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Disability - managing overweight and obesity
A person with a disability can avoid overweight or obesity with various strategies. People with disabilities may find it harder to maintain a healthy weight than other people in the population. Exercise is difficult for people with limited ... [... more]
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Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities have the same range of sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires, fantasies and activities as people without disabilities. Yet the expression of sexuality of people with an intellectual disability has ... [... more]
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Domestic violence and women with disabilities
Women with disabilities are more likely to experience domestic violence and for longer periods of time. Women with a disability may find it harder to seek help or defend herself. Sometimes the abuser is also the main carer of a woman with a ... [... more]
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Disability - support for families
Making a Difference is a government program which provides family based support for Victorian families who have a relative affected by a disability. A variety of support and services may be provided, based on the needs of each family. Available ... [... more]
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Disability - day programs
Day programs provide support and activities for adults with a disability. They can prepare people with a disability for work or help them to live independently. They can also help them to make new friends and develop new skills. Day programs help ... [... more]
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