In Australia, there are about 400,000 people with intellectual disability – that’s about two in every 100 Australians. Intellectual disability doesn’t often receive a lot of attention when we talk…

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers great hope for people who experience ongoing mental illness but knowledge of what it can offer people with mental illness is low. Jen…

No matter who you are or how you will be affected, the redevelopment of Waterloo will present personal and community challenges explains Elizabeth Harris.

Estate renewal and housing mix is portrayed by government as a fix-all for public housing estates. Geoff Turnbull asks can new buildings alone really address the problems created when government…

The NSW Elder Abuse Helpline provides information, support, and referrals to any caller who suspects, witnesses or is experiencing elder abuse. The Helpline was established as part of the NSW…

As an ageing population, we will make more presentations to our GPS, specialists and hospitals than ever before. Charmaine Jones explains how advocates can help us understand and navigate the…

Falls are a significant health issue with considerable cost to the community in terms of pain and suffering of the individual and family and medical costs. No other single cause…

Relatively new population research estimates that over 600,000 people, or 2.6% of the current population may suffer from a hoarding disorder writes Mercy Splitt; yet, potentially only 5% of those…

Medicines play a major role in preventing and treating illnesses – but only if they are used wisely and safely. Brigitte Cusack draws on her experience in the area to…