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Home Safety Risk Assessments: A Vital Step For Independent Living

When it comes to making your house a home, many people focus on hanging pictures or selecting the perfect furniture. Some people may be concerned with the colours of the walls, others need to look deeper—considering the width of doorways, the height of counters, or the placement of furniture. However, for individuals who are…
28 January, 2025
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Kitchen modifications that make a difference

It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you brew tea, make food for the family or cook a special meal for guests. In short, it’s a busy place where you’ll be chopping, stirring, baking – and cleaning up afterwards. For those reasons and more, an accessible kitchen…
19 December, 2024
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The latest NDIS changes and their impact on home modifications

For over a decade, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been providing pivotal funding for Australians with disabilities to ensure they live the life of their choice. On 3 October 2024, after significant community consultation, a suite of the largest reforms to the NDIS was enacted. These changes aim to make the scheme…
12 November, 2024
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A Guide to Manual Handling

Manual handling may seem straightforward—after all, it involves moving someone from one position to another, right? In reality, it’s much more complex, especially when working with individuals in aged care or those living with complex disabilities. Whether you are a caregiver, a family member, or someone requiring assistance, understanding proper manual handling techniques and…
5 November, 2024
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Occupational Therapy’s Impact on Accessible Home Modifications

We spend most of our days in our homes, whether entertaining, sleeping, or relaxing. We also spend a lot of time looking after our homes. We pay insurance, line the walls with our favourite photographs, and wipe the dog’s muddy footprints from the floor. But, when you live or a loved one with a…
19 June, 2024
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Elevating Lives Through Energy Balance and Sleep Quality

Living with any chronic condition or disability can sap your energy. Sometimes that’s directly due to the way the condition affects your body. Sometimes, it’s due to living in a world designed for able-bodied people. Sometimes, it’s a mix of both.In 2003, a close friend of writer Christine Miserandino asked her what it was…
2 May, 2024
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Unlocking Freedom: A Safety Guide to Wheelchair Travel in Vehicles

Cars are indispensable these days. We rely on them to get to work, run errands or enjoy a change of scenery.The safest way to travel in any vehicle is by using the seat and seatbelt fitted by the manufacturer. Not everyone can do that, though, usually due to the degree of disability or the…
26 March, 2024
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Introducing Power Mobility for Children’s Age-Appropriate Discovery

Watch any episode of the popular children’s TV show Bluey, and you’re struck by Bluey and Bingo’s delight in discovering their world. They play in the creek, slide down piles of dirt and enjoy family days out at Brisbane’s beautiful Southbank Parklands. They even teach their dad, Bandit, the joy of seeing the world…
21 March, 2024
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Minor Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in Rental Properties

What were you most excited about when you moved into your first home? Was it having the space to decorate the way you liked? Or maybe you’ve got a great garden to grow your favourite fruit. Whatever it was, it’s important to make your house feel like a home – through creature comforts, testing…
28 February, 2024
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Benefits of Vehicle Modifications for Mobility

Imagine this scenario: You look forward to your art group each week. It’s a place where you connect with friends, express your creativity and have fun. But, all too often, you arrive late – or don’t get there at all. Why? Because you’re stuck waiting for a maxi taxi!That frustration and limitation are some of…
1 February, 2024