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Twelve years ago, while teaching a class of 30 young children - three of them with cognitive and physical disabilities - I became a statistic. I was a burned out teacher who left the profession within five years of training.

My initial reaction to learning of the Senate Select Committee on Autism’s recommendation that the Australian Government introduce a National Autism Strategy was not positive.

New research has found well-located, specialist housing with appropriate design, technology and support provision makes a positive contribution to the wellbeing, community integration and health of people with complex disability.

The definition of a decision is thinking before you choose to do something. A decision can be as small as choosing which program to watch on Netflix, or as significant as choosing where you will live. No matter our age, gender or ability, we all have a right to make decisions that affect our life.

Support coordinators play a key role in the delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), supporting participants to implement their plans and exercise choice and control over the supports and services they choose.

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) – what they are and what to consider if you want to access them.