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Navigating NDIS Support: How iDeal Care Services Empowers Participants in Pakenham and Surrounding Areas

Navigating NDIS Support: How iDeal Care Services Empowers Participants in Pakenham and Surrounding Areas...

A Roaring Success: RVP Care Services and iDeal Care Participants at the Jurassic World Exhibition!

A Roaring Success: RVP Care Services and iDeal Care Participants at the Jurassic World...

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Understanding and Managing Autoimmune Diseases

Understanding and Managing Autoimmune Diseases Been feeling under the weather, but can’t quite pinpoint...

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What is Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)?

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that occurs due to an abnormality...

A child using assistive technology in a care centre. She has a virtual reality headset on and is holding a yellow ball in her hands/

What is Assistive Technology for NDIS?

What is Assistive Technology for NDIS? Assistive technology for NDIS refers to any device,...

National Mental Health Sector November 2023 Communique

National Mental Health Sector Reference Group (NMHSRG) members met on 22 November 2023 via...

Independent Advisory Council’s Annual Report 2022-23

The Independent Advisory Council (IAC) has published their Annual Report 2022-23 on the IAC...

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2023-24 Annual Pricing Review consultation papers released.

Anyone with an interest in NDIS pricing arrangements and price limits is invited to...

Assistive technology interventions to support children.

The NDIA is committed to sharing the latest information to help participants, families andcarers...

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Schizophrenia

NDIS Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that affects how a person...

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition...

A man is sitting on a set of concrete steps with his head in his hands in distress.

Depression

Depression Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss...

Bipolar Disorder (BPD)

Bipolar Disorder (BPD) Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterised by extreme shifts...

A man with a prosthetic leg is laying on his sofa with headphones on and an ipad in his hand. With his other hand he is petting his dog on the floor beside him.

Amputation

Amputation Amputation refers to surgically removing a body part, typically an extremity such as...

A female care assistant is sitting at a table with a disabled boy. He has colouring pens and a piece of paper in front of him

Down Syndrome (DS)

Down Syndrome (DS) Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of...

Two woman are tending to a man on the floor in a chemist. The man is having an epileptic fit.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures, which are caused by...

A picture of a boy holding his head with both hands and a red area suggests he has a pain in his head.

Stroke

Stroke A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or...

A woman in a blue nurse uniform is walking in a park holding the arm of and assisting a man who is blind.

Vision Impairment

Vision Impairment Vision impairment refers to a condition where an individual experiences a partial...

A woman sits on the floor in a dark room holding her head in fear. Shadows on the wall behind her suggest there are people trying to put their hands on her.

Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorders are a mental health condition characterised by excessive worry, fear, and apprehension....

An asian doctor is in a hospital room holding the arm of a disabled person in a wheelchair. A hospital bed with blue sheets is visible in the background

Periodic Paralysis

Periodic Paralysis Periodic paralysis refers to a group of rare genetic disorders characterised by...

A girl in her mid twenties pressing on her lip in pain. A red area on her gums suggests she has an oral pain.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a group of inherited neurological disorders that...

A woman sitting in a sofa holding her back in pain. There are medicine jars on the table in front of her.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the...

A young boy with a disability who is in a high chair laughing with toys in the table in front of him

Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome Angelman syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a genetic mutation....

A male ndis care worker putting a red blanket over the knees of an old man in a wheelchair. They are in front of a house with red brick external walls.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provides support and services to...

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Cerebellar Stroke Syndrome

Cerebellar Stroke Syndrome Cerebellar stroke syndrome refers to a condition caused by a stroke...

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain, leading...

NDIS Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

NDIS Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Are you looking for support with NDIS multiple sclerosis plan management, support...

What is an Intellectual Disability?

What is an Intellectual Disability? Intellectual disability is a term used to describe limitations...

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Levels of Autism Autism level 1 (ASD – 1) Autism Level 1,...

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