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Disability

Discover resources and support to help either yourself or someone you know who identifies as a person with a disability.

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Disability

If your friend identifies as a person with a disability, consider information that meets their specific challenges. This might be issues around but not limited to – inclusion, accessibility, discrimination, family troubles or even with social services.

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More resources for those with a disability

 

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Carer Gateway

An Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. If you care for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age, then Carer Gateway can help you.   

You can call on 1800 422 737 

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Children and Young People with Disability Australia

Learn more about the issues Australia’s young people with disabilities are facing or find contacts for support.   

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Carer Gateway

An Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. If you care for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age, then Carer Gateway can help you.  You can call on 1800 422 737.

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Learn more about the issues Australia’s young people with disabilities are facing through these resources or find contacts for support.

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