How to manage anxiety during the holidays – by Natasha Astill
As you know the holiday season is quickly coming up.
This year has flown by super quickly.
Your mental health is super important.
Some people can get a little anxious or stressed out during the holiday season.
I am sharing my strategies that have helped me in the past as I experience anxiety and these strategies have helped.
In no particular order, the strategies are:
When end of year work feels isolating – by Tyrone Cook
I have been working for my company now for about 3 years, and thankfully I am seen like my abled colleagues as a valued employee for 364 days of the year.
But ONE night a year, and not by fault of the company I work for but those of the restaurants and bars that host us…. I and many other disabled employees, miss out on enjoying ourselves with our fellow workmates.
What International Day of People with Disability means to me – by Susan Seipel
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated annually on the 3rd of December. The day was first observed in 1992 by the United Nations, with the aim of raising awareness, understanding and acceptance of people living with disabilities throughout the world.
Why I am grateful - by Alicia Kapa
Life is full of lessons, some big, some small and some it’s up to us what we learn. For me, this year has been full of lessons that have made me stronger. One of these lessons that I have taken to heart is to live life to the fullest because you never know when it might be your last day.
ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER? – surviving disasters in Australia for people with a disability – by Bill Fuller
Summer in Australia – the beaches, the pool parties, cricket in the park, the smell of suntan cream and neighbourhood bar-b-ques..... ahhh summer in Australia holds such sweet memories for many of us from years gone by. Over recent years expectations of fun and enjoyment have changed to feelings of anxiety – floods, bushfires, heatwaves, drought, cyclones... This is the summer that we may now face but are you ready for it?
The Impacts of Sexuality and Gender in Healthcare - By Ferris Knight
It had been a few years since I’d thought about homophobia in medicine.
Assistive technology for people with disabilties – by Lindsay Nott
I obtained a spinal cord injury several years ago which sees me getting around on 4 wheels instead of 2 legs! My injury hasn't stopped me from making the most out of this beautiful life. I love travelling and having adventures!
The time to end segregation is NOW - by Marlena Katene
Today as I was scrolling FB, I saw something that sparked my interest. A bold statement that said “End segregation now” followed by a link to today's disability royal commission findings.
While we can be thankful for the many rights the disabled community now have, can we honestly say we are equal members of our communities?
Are we truly content with how things are or should we continue fighting until things improve and people with disabilities are given equal access?
Why regular exercise is for everyone, including those of us with disabilities – by Adam Sheppard
Whether you love it or hate it, exercise is an essential part of life and has the power to complement our overall health and well-being in countless ways. Most of us would be well aware of the simple stuff that a regular exercise routine gives us, keeping our weight under control, helping ward off chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, and heart disease and even helping our lungs to open up and function well, assisting to prevent nasties like colds and other types of lung infections.
What if I told you a regular exercise routine can make you happier?