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Here you'll find a range of information on living with a disability. This includes advice, services and support groups for people with disabilities, as well as information on day to day issues such as driving, dressing and safety in the home.
For Australian Government information you can also visit the Commonwealth Carelink Centres for information on community aged care, disability and other support services available anywhere within Australia.
Some valuable information about children living with a disabilty can also be found at the Novita [Novita Children's Services] website.
Reviewed September 2008
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Independent living - aids and equipment
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Better Health Channel
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Aids such as wheelchairs, walking frames, ramps, shower chairs, splints and braces, breast prostheses, wigs and home oxygen services can help children and adults gain more independence. Permanent residents of Victoria may be eligible for subsidised aids under the Victorian Aids and Equipment Program.
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Oct 2009
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Children with a disability
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos providing first-hand insights and coping strategies for patients, carers, colleagues and family caring for a child with a disability.
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Sep 2009
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Vision loss - social events
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Better Health Channel
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A person who loses their sight may avoid socialising and eventually become isolated and lonely. Most social events can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision, but planning and preparation are essential. Sighted people can offer valuable assistance.
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Aug 2009
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Vision loss - recreational activities
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Better Health Channel
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Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Books and magazines are available in audio, large print or Braille. Cards and other games can be adapted. Cooking, craft, gardening, the Internet and other recreations can be adapted for a person who is blind or has impaired vision.
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Aug 2009
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Vision loss - sport
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Better Health Channel
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Vision loss may prevent a person from enjoying their usual sporting activities. However, a sedentary and house-bound lifestyle can lead to a variety of problems, such as overweight and obesity, mobility difficulties and loneliness. Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision including bike riding, cricket, golf, horse-riding, lawn bowls, tennis and swimming.
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Aug 2009
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Vision loss - safety around the home
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Better Health Channel
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Vision loss can turn simple tasks around the home into potential hazards. There are many ways to improve general safety in the home.
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Aug 2009
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Services - in schools
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Novita Children's Services
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An outline is provided of the way that Novita services are provided in schools to children with physical disability in South Australia. Particular attention is given to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology services.
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Jul 2009
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Adjustment
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the issue of adjustment to having a child with a physical disability for parents.
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Jul 2009
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Daily living skills
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Novita Children's Services
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Daily living skills are explained and information is provided about how a child with a physical disability can be helped to learn these skills. The situation where a child is dependent for most day-to-day activities is also addressed.
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Jul 2009
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Promoting independence and letting go
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about why it is important to encourage independence in children with physical disability, what effects independence and where parents can go to get more information on this topic.
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Jul 2009
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Grief and loss
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the range of emotions commonly experienced by people who suffer a loss of some kind.
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Jul 2009
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Facing the reactions of others
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Novita Children's Services
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An outline is provided of many of the common reactions of other people when they discover that people have a child with a physical disability. Practical suggestions are provided to help parents, siblings and other relatives deal with these reactions.
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Jul 2009
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Vision loss - adapting everyday activities
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Better Health Channel
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A person with vision loss may find everyday activities such as cooking or banking difficult. Many everyday activities can be adapted to suit a person with vision loss. Adaptations include the use of lighting and contrast, other senses, organisational strategies, adaptive equipment and technology to live safely and independently.
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May 2009
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Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
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Better Health Channel
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Losing your vision can change your life dramatically. Everyday activities can become difficult or impossible. There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see and on their mobility. Professional help is available.
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May 2009
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Quadriplegics - hand surgery
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Better Health Channel
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Tendon transfer surgery can restore movement to a quadriplegic person's hands. Muscle function from the shoulder can be transferred to the elbow. Forearm muscles can be re-routed to act on the wrist and on the fingers. An electronic (bionics) implant may also be used to restore some hand function.
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May 2009
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Guide dogs
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Guide dogs enable people who are blind or vision impaired to achieve independence and mobility. The preferred breed for a guide dog is the Labrador. Both the handler and their guide dog require training to successfully work as a team. Never pat, offer food or whistle to a guide dog.
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May 2009
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Chronic disease and participation in work
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Chronic disease can result in functional limitation and disability associated with ill health. As a result, people with chronic disease may be limited in their ability to participate fully in the workforce.
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Feb 2009
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Living with disability - parents and carers
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Novita Children's Services
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This page introduces other sub-pages devoted to many of the common issues experienced by parents, carers and families of children with physical disability.
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Jan 2009
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Services
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Novita Children's Services
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The services provided by Novita to assist children with physical disability and their families are introduced.
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Jan 2009
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Regional Services
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the services provided by metropolitan regional offices of Novita to particular country areas of South Australia.
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Jan 2009
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