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Taking out the bins is not usually something that brings much joy. But for Dean Synnerdahl, a young man with autism from Hervey Bay, Queensland, it has become the highlight of his week - thanks to the kindness and outpouring of support from all over the word. Thousands of str...
COVID-19 has highlighted just how much we all rely on technology. Digital inclusion and accessibility have never been more important for people with disabilities. But while digital inclusion still has room for improvement, progress is being made. The NDIA has recently announc...
NNA Direct Support Service is Network Nursing Agency's service arm that provides quality disability supports and home nursing to people and families across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Our Meet the Team series shines the spotlight on some of our wonderful Direct S...
Meet the team here at Network Nursing Agency! Get to know the team a little more in our Q&A and put a face to those who you speak to on a regular basis. This month we are placing the spotlight on Staffing Coordinator Aneza (Nez). NAME: Aneza (Nez) ApoyonMY ROLE AT NETWOR...
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released its Quarterly Report for March 2020. It is quite lengthy (495 pages!), so we’ve picked out a few interesting stats in the infographic below. You can read more highlights from the report on the NDIS website https://w...
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International Nurse Day is an opportunity to celebrate the adoration and respect we have within our profession, not only for what we do, but also for each other and the people we care for. We celebrate International Nurses Day on the 12th of May—the anniversary of Florence N...
You may have heard the term “Assistance dog”, but what exactly does it mean? In our latest blog, we look at the different types of Assistance Dogs in Australia and the invaluable role these highly skilled boys and girls play in helping people living with a variety of disabili...
In November 2019, firefighters climbed Sydney Tower Eye, in full kit, to raise money and awareness for Macquarie University Research Centre to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The climb was founded by firefighter, Matt Pridham, to raise money for his best mat...
On May 5th we celebrate the responsibility, dedication, and unwavering compassion of midwives across the world. International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is a time to celebrate the work that we, and our colleagues, do for mothers, families and communities across the country. ...
Many parents in Australia are keeping their children home from school in response to COVID 19. But for children with special needs or learning disabilities, not having the structure of a traditional school day can be challenging. Changes to daily schedules, learning activiti...
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