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Sex and disability

Read on for information on things to think about with regard to sex and disability, including safe sex, contraception and consent.

Disability services and the NDIS

Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.

Disability services and allied healthcare

Learn about the allied health professionals who work with people with disabilities. Discover how you can get support to access them.

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.

Physical disabilities

Links to trusted information about physical disabilities.

Sunny is 1800RESPECT's app for people with disability who are experiencing, or risk experiencing, domestic, family and sexual violence. The app provides support to individuals to recognise, respond and get help if they are experiencing violence and abuse.

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.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It also causes physical, behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Healthy Mind online program

Healthy Mind from Black Dog Institute is a free, easy-to-read online program designed to support the mental health of people with a mild to borderline Intellectual Disability (ID).

Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's syndrome was the former name of a developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

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

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.

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.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult. Evidence-based programs can help people learn to read and spell.

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.

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.

Talking to your employer about illness

Discussing illness with your employer varies based on the type of illness, treatment and your condition. Learn about sick leave and your rights.

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.

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 partial 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.

Sensory impairments

Sensory impairments can affect a person’s hearing or vision, as well as their sense of touch, taste or smell.

Cri du chat syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes a weak, high-pitched cry. Learn more about the symptoms of cri du chat syndrome here.

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.

Assistance dog

Assistance or service dogs are trained to help people. Find out more about assistance dogs, their training and NDIS funding on this page.

Speech pathology

Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.

Group exercise for beginners

Group exercise is when you train with others for fitness or as a form of physical recreation for fun. Group exercise could be team sport or a fitness class.

Spinal cord injuries

A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can make you lose feeling, movement, or both. Learn about causes and effects.

NRS app

Communication support for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and /or have a speech impairment and need to communicate with person who can hear and are using a phone.

Mobility aids

Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.

What do social workers do?

Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.

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Search results for: "Living with a disability"

Life stage

Sex and disability

Disability services and the NDIS

Disability services and allied healthcare

Learning disabilities

Physical disabilities

Sunny app

Angelman syndrome

Fragile X syndrome

Healthy Mind online program

Asperger's syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Rett syndrome

Dyslexia

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Total shoulder replacement

Talking to your employer about illness

Total elbow replacement

Unicompartmental knee replacement

Total ankle replacement

Sensory impairments

Cri du chat syndrome

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Assistance dog

Speech pathology

Group exercise for beginners

Spinal cord injuries

NRS app

Mobility aids

What do social workers do?

Life stage

Sex and disability

Disability services and the NDIS

Disability services and allied healthcare

Learning disabilities

Physical disabilities

Sunny app

Angelman syndrome

Fragile X syndrome

Healthy Mind online program

Asperger's syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Rett syndrome

Dyslexia

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Total shoulder replacement

Talking to your employer about illness

Total elbow replacement

Unicompartmental knee replacement

Total ankle replacement

Sensory impairments

Cri du chat syndrome

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Assistance dog

Speech pathology

Group exercise for beginners

Spinal cord injuries

NRS app

Mobility aids

What do social workers do?

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