Author Archives: CulturalPerspectives

1. Understanding Disability in Australia

   12/05/2021 3:59 pm Leave a Comment

   Understanding disability in Australia – Factsheet 1

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   Author: AMPARO Advocacy Inc
   Language: English
   Type of resource: Factsheet
   About this resource: This factsheet has been developed to provide information about disability in Australia to people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
    
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2. What is a Brain Injury?

   05/05/2021 10:22 am Leave a Comment

   What is a Brain Injury?

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   Author: Brain Injury Australia (BIA)
   Language: English
   Type of resource: Factsheet
   About this resource: Brain injury, sometimes called Acquired Brain Injury, describes any damage to the brain that happens after birth. The damage can be caused by an accident or trauma, and each brain injury is different in its effects. This factsheet outlines the common causes, effects and experiences of people who have a brain injury.
    
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3. Guide to Self-Management

   30/04/2021 2:26 pm Leave a Comment

   Guide to Self-Management

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   Author: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
   Language: English
   Type of resource: Guide
   About this resource: This booklet helps you to understand what self-management means and if it’s right for you. It provides information on your rights and responsibilities and how to manage your own supports and payments. The booklet is produced by the NDIA.
    
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4. Glossary of terms for the NDIS and disability services

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   NDIS & Disability Services Glossary

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   Author: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
   Language: English
   Type of resource: Guide
   About this resource: This glossary outlines some of the most frequently used terms in the NDIS and within the disability sector. It aims to help you navigate many aspects of the NDIS.
    
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   Arabic Chinese Simplified Persian Turkish Vietnamese

5. Disability and discrimination – A young Muslim woman living with vision loss

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   Disability and Discrimination

   A young Muslim woman living with vision loss

   Author: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health
   Language: English with Arabic subtitles
   Type of resource: Video
   About this resource: A young Muslim women shares her experiences living with vision loss, and how a guide dog has created some difficulties within her Muslim community. The video helps to break down the barriers within the communities about disability and explain how accessing services can enhance lives.

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6. Disability and discrimination – A Vietnamese Mum shares her story

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   Disability and Discrimination

   A Vietnamese Mum shares her story

    
   Author: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health
   Language: English
   Type of resource: Video
   About this resource: Kimly, a Vietnamese mother shares her experiences on raising a child with disability. She talks about what the Vietnamese community believe about disability, accessing services and her advice for parents of a child with disability.
    
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7. Disability and discrimination – Living with MS

   22/04/2021 4:50 pm Leave a Comment

   Disability and Discrimination

   Living with MS

   Author: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
   Language: Arabic and English
   Type of resource: Video
   About this resource: In this video, a young man of Syrian background talks about his experiences with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and this way members of his community responded to his diagnosis.

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8. Disability and discrimination – Fighting the Stigma (video Croation/English)

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   Disability and Discrimination

   Fighting the stigma on mental illness

    
   Author: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
   Language: Croatian and English
   Type of resource: Video
   About this resource: This video explores the shame and stigma around mental illness in the Croatian community. It provides examples of cultural perceptions and how they shapes attitudes to and treatment of people with disabilities. It also highlights how important it is to openly talk about disability and mental health and seek help and support.
    
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9. A Family Journey

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   A Family Journey

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   Author: Positive Partnerships
   Language: English
   Type of resource: Video
   About this resource: An animated video that was developed in collaboration with diverse communities to tell the story of a father’s journey with his child with Autism. The story highlights who and what helped the father and his family find the best support for his child, who has been diagnosed with autism.
    
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10. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

    20/04/2021 4:25 pm Leave a Comment

    Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

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    Author: Multiple Sclerosis Australia
    Language: English
    Type of resource: Factsheet
    About this resource: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease affecting the Central Nervous System (CNS). This factsheet contains introductory information about MS, its symptoms, diagnosis, types and treatments.
     
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