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Living with impaired mobility? Adaptations in everyday life are important to enable independent living. Wheelchair users require smooth surfaces and ramps and the vision impaired utilise tactile and audio reference to guide them, both which facilitate an individual’s participation in day to day life. Here are 4 simple innovations to help make every day life at home that little bit easier.

"Things to do near me" the latest travel craze Posted by Liz Alderslade March 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed travel around the world dramatically over the last year. It is nearly impossible to go sightseeing overseas and tick things off your bucket list. Even travelling interstate or going out and about as an older person is incredibly difficult due to the coronavirus restrictions and unexpected city and State and Territory lockdowns. In these cases, it can be best to look into our own State or Territory and the amazing things you can do in your own backyard. South Australia...

There are many things you can do to help prevent or manage mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some factors that can contribute to higher levels of mental health conditions include: 

• social exclusion
• financial hardship
• loss of independence
• bullying or discrimination in the workplace or social situations
• ill health or going through multiple medical procedures 
• issues with self-acceptance
• coming to terms with an acquired disability