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Sex and disability

People who have a medical condition that impairs their ability to lead a regular sex life may feel concerned or worried about having sex.

What not to say to an amputee

More than 20,000 amputees live in Australia. To mark Amputee Awareness Week, follow these tips for talking to people with limb loss.

Tasmania disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in Tasmania are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Queensland disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in Queensland are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

South Australia disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in South Australia are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Victoria disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in Victoria are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Western Australia disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in Western Australia are being moved over to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Learn more here.

Northern Territory disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in the Northern Territory are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Learn more here.

Introduction to disability services and the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being rolled out across Australia and may already provide publicly-funded disability services where you live.

Australian Capital Territory disability services

Publicly funded disability services in the ACT are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

New South Wales disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in New South Wales are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Learning disabilities affect someone’s ability to learn in a particular area (e.g. reading or maths). Unlike intellectual disabilities, they only affect a specific area of learning. Find out more here.

Physical disabilities

Links to trusted information about physical disabilities.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X causes intellectual disability, behavioural and learning difficulties, and physical problems. It’s the commonest genetic cause of autism.

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.

Angelman syndrome

A rare syndrome causing physical and intellectual disability. It can’t be cured, but some therapies can improve the quality of life of those affected.

Asperger's syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome was the name given to a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Autism

Autism is a developmental disability that can cause a complex range of behavioural symptoms and may be mild, moderate or severe.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs, also called service dogs, are animals trained to help people who are living with physical disabilities to move around and do everyday activities.

Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome causes intellectual and physical disability. It’s been described relatively recently, so it’s not known how it progresses to middle age.

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Edwards syndrome, also called Trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder in babies that causes severe disability. It is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. A Heller’s cardiomyotomy is a dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy can help people with health issues or a disability to find solutions, and help them take part in everyday life. Learn more about what they do.

Birth defects

Birth defects are quite common. Some are minor and cause little, if any, long term problems. Other birth defects can be life threatening or cause significant disability.

Total elbow replacement

An elbow replacement is usually suitable for people who have arthritis. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, an elbow replacement should reduce your pain and help you to move your arm more easily.

Total shoulder replacement

Arthritis of your shoulder can cause severe pain, stiffness and disability. A shoulder replacement should reduce your pain and help you to move your shoulder more easily.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading, writing and spelling difficult. Support and special education can help and are most effective when started as early as possible in childhood.

Talking to your employer about illness

How you manage talking to your employer about an illness depends on lots of different things.

Unicompartmental knee replacement

Arthritis of your knee usually happens without a known cause. It can sometimes affect only part of your knee. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, a unicompartmental knee replacement should reduce your pain and help you to walk more easily.

Total ankle replacement

Arthritis of your ankle is often the result of previous ankle injuries or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, an ankle replacement should reduce your pain and still give you some movement in your ankle.

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Search results for: "living with a disability"

Life stage

Sex and disability

What not to say to an amputee

Tasmania disability services

Queensland disability services

South Australia disability services

Victoria disability services

Western Australia disability services

Northern Territory disability services

Introduction to disability services and the NDIS

Australian Capital Territory disability services

New South Wales disability services

Learning disabilities

Physical disabilities

Fragile X syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Asperger's syndrome

Autism

Assistance dogs

Rett syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Occupational therapy

Birth defects

Total elbow replacement

Total shoulder replacement

Dyslexia

Talking to your employer about illness

Unicompartmental knee replacement

Total ankle replacement

Life stage

Sex and disability

What not to say to an amputee

Tasmania disability services

Queensland disability services

South Australia disability services

Victoria disability services

Western Australia disability services

Northern Territory disability services

Introduction to disability services and the NDIS

Australian Capital Territory disability services

New South Wales disability services

Learning disabilities

Physical disabilities

Fragile X syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Asperger's syndrome

Autism

Assistance dogs

Rett syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Occupational therapy

Birth defects

Total elbow replacement

Total shoulder replacement

Dyslexia

Talking to your employer about illness

Unicompartmental knee replacement

Total ankle replacement

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