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Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name given to a group of lifelong conditions that affect how a person communicates with and relates to other people.
Nicole Vanderkroef
Health content specialist
Autism spectrum disorder
Embracing disability: from parents who've been there
When your child is first diagnosed with a disability, it can be a confusing time. These families share how they've come to embrace the diagnosis and now face the future with excitement and hope.
Renee Bertolus
Bupa blogger
Autism spectrum disorder
Five facts about autism I want everyone to know
Renée Bertolus, is a mother of 10-year-old Poss who has autism and generalised anxiety. Here, she shares what she wishes more people knew about autism.
Renee Bertolus
Bupa blogger
Disability support
Disability support
Our NDIS plan: what I've learnt about tackling the first meeting
Julie Jones, author of “Have Wheelchair Will Travel” has recently entered into the NDIS to gain extra support for her son BJ, who lives with cerebral palsy. Julie shares her experience setting up their NDIS plan and provides some great advice for others needing to do the same.
Julie Jones
Bupa blogger
Disability support
What is the NDIS and who is eligible?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be confusing but it’s also an exciting opportunity for many people to receive support which they previously didn’t have access to. Here we’ll answer your questions: what it the NDIS? Who is eligible for NDIS funding? How do you sign up?
Christie Cooper
Journalist
Disability support
Introducing Bupa Therapy: giving power to people with disability
“It’s time to find ways to be inclusive, and bring disability out into the open.” Bupa Therapy, a new centre for people living with disability, has been designed to help do just that.
Christie Cooper
Journalist
Living with a physical disability
Living with a physical disability
Kristy's drive to make a difference
Kristy Trajcevski opens up about what it’s like to live in her uncooperative body. The 35-year-old with cerebral palsy has played a critical role in designing the new Bupa Therapy centre.
Kristy Trajcevski
Law graduate & Disability Advisor
Living with a physical disability
Finding purpose through art
Annette Lade’s life as she knew it was stripped from her in the blink of an eye. But through perseverance and determination she’s learnt to paint beautiful works of art, using only her mouth
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Young carers
Young carers
Living the line between lover and carer
When Jessica Bean’s lover and partner became her carer, it nearly broke her relationship.
Jessica Bean
Health empowerment coach, blogger and speaker
Young carers
The one thing young carers want you to know
Jessica Bean opens up about the incredible selflessness displayed by her lover turned carer, and how hurtful it was when he was told to ‘get a real job.’
Jessica Bean
Health empowerment coach, blogger and speaker