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30/08/2026

Neurodivergent is a word we hear more often now, but it is not always clearly understood.

This article looks at neurodiversity, neurodivergence and some of the common questions around both.

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What is neurodiversity and neurodivergence? Find out here about these terms, invented by Australian sociologist, Judy Singer. Click now.

29/08/2026

Carer Payment and Carer Allowance are both designed to support people who care for someone living with a disability.

This article looks at the difference between the two payments, including eligibility, applications and how they may work.

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Read how a carer's payment compares to carer's allowance from who is eligible to how much you get for each. Click here for more:

23/08/2026

Getting around can look different depending on where you live, what transport is available and what support you may be eligible for.

This article looks at taxi subsidy schemes across Australia, including how they may relate to mobility equipment and accessible transport.

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Taxi subsidies for wheelchair users allow you to travel from A to B at a reduced fare. Find out who is eligible for the taxi subsidy scheme:

22/08/2026

Disability parking permit rules vary across Australia.

This article answers common questions about applying, renewing and using a disability parking permit.

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Doing an application for an accessible parking permit can be confusing. Read our disability parking permit application FAQ. Click here:

16/08/2026

An occupational therapy driving assessment can help identify what may be needed for someone to drive safely.

This article looks at fitness to drive, driver-trained occupational therapists and how modified driving assessments may work.

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Read why an occupational therapy driving assessment helps assess your fitness to drive with disability and is a key step to getting licenced.

15/08/2026

Returning to driving can be a big step after injury, illness or changes in mobility.

In this article, driver-trained occupational therapist Matthew Ward shares how modified driving can help people living with disability get back on the road.

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Here's how a driver trained OT can help you regain your independence through driving assessments, training, and vehicle modifications.

09/08/2026

Assistance Dogs can be trained for many different roles, depending on the support their handler needs.

This article looks at different types of Assistance Dogs and how they may support people living with disability in daily life.

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Service Dogs can support different disabilities. Explore Psychiatric, Guide and Autism Assistance Dogs on the Blue Badge blog. Click here:

05/08/2026

International Assistance Dog Week is a time to learn more about the many roles Assistance Dogs can have.

This article looks at Psychiatric Assistance Dogs and how they may support people experiencing PTSD.

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A PTSD dog can help people with post traumatic stress disorder lead better lives. Read about the psychiatric service (or assistance) dog here:

02/08/2026

This International Assistance Dog Week, we’re taking a moment to recognise the important role Assistance Dogs can play in people’s lives.

Behind these partnerships are trust, careful training, high standards and a bond that can support greater confidence, access and independence.

This year’s theme is a reminder of what becomes possible when people, dogs and communities are supported together.

To the Assistance Dogs, handlers, trainers, volunteers and supporters who help make these partnerships possible, thank you.

02/08/2026

When a mobility scooter starts beeping, the sound may point to something that needs attention.

This article looks at mobility scooter beep codes and some of the reasons different sounds may happen.

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Why is my mobility scooter beeping? Learn about common mobility scooter beep codes. Click here to read that and how to stop the beeping: