Disability services and the NDIS
Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia
Find out more about dementia, the importance of early intervention and how it affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Dementia – an overview
Dementia is a disease that affects one’s memory, thinking and behaviour. There is no cure but early intervention can improve quality of life.
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Cri du chat syndrome
Cri du chat (Cry of the cat) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes delayed physical development, a small head size and intellectual disability. Learn more here, including why the condition has this name.
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Mental health first aid
A mental health first aid training program can help you know what to do in a crisis situation. Learn what’s involved, and where to find a course.
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Psychosis
Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments
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Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult. Evidence-based programs can help people learn to read and spell.
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Learning disabilities
Learning disabilities affect how you learn in a specific area (e.g. reading or maths). Find out more about dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia here.
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that involves an altered experience of reality. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes a complex range of behavioural symptoms. ASD may be mild, moderate or severe.
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