ResourcesPhysical disability
NDIS Pre-planning Toolkit for people with disability entering Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training
3 April 2019
Getting the Right Support at the Right Time from the Right People. The NDIS Pre-planning Toolkit is for people with disability entering Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training is designed to be used before you start a tertiary course at university or with a vocational education and training provider.
Your disability may mean you require extra support to complete your chosen course to ensure your participation is on the same basis as other students. These booklets will help you identify what supports you may need, who is responsible for providing them and how you can access them.
Video - Unfinished Business - profiles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability
5 July 2015
Unfinished Business was a photographic exhibition featuring stories of 30 Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people that have a disability. Each photograph was accompanied by a short narrative-style video interview. These videos are all available to watch online, together or separately, with captions.
Website - Limbs 4 Kids
11 June 2015
Limbs 4 Kids supports Australian children and young people with congenital and acquired limb differences. Limbs 4 Kids provides assistance to parents, carers, siblings, family members, healthcare providers, educators and community workers.
Website - Therapy Choices
25 April 2015
This website gives information about what different kinds of therapists – such as podiatrists, orthoptists and audiologists – do. It also has information on how to contact a therapist locally.
Website - Physical Disability Australia
25 April 2015
Physical Disability Australia is a national disability peak organisation (they represent people with physical disabilities in Australia). Their website also has a handy list of links to external resources.
Website - Limbs 4 Life
21 April 2015
Limbs 4 Life aims to provide information and support to amputees and their families, while promoting an inclusive community.
You can find lots of information about the NDIS here, and lots of information about peer support here.