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New program to combat winter loneliness for Aussies with disability

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Winter is just around the corner. As temperatures across the country plummet, Australians with disability could be at increased risk of social isolation and mental health issues during colder months. A new South Australian-based program from NDIS provider Community Living Australia is aiming to tackle the issue by connecting people with disabilities through their winter …

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Nearly a quarter of Australians with a disability smoke, study finds

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A recent study is recommending policymakers implement new strategies to reduce the high smoking rate of Australians with disabilities. Health experts from Flinders University and Cancer Council NSW found nearly a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke, compared to around 12% of able-bodied people. Image: Image: Supplied/ Flinders University Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In …

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