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A smart phone with blank screen is in focus, in the background is a brochure, cards and the black and white square of a QR code in a display holder.

QR codes become mandatory for all hospitality venues from 23 November.   We explain what they are, how they work, and what to do if you do not have a mobile phone.

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A Doctor wearing white coat and glasses has a stethoscope around his neck. He is holding a blood pressure monitor and wrapping the band around a patients arm in preparation to take blood pressure reading.

High blood pressure only when you visit the Doctor? White Coat Syndrome is not yet fully understood. In this article, we break down the key points of White Coat Syndrome.

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Three people walking along a sandy track by the sea. A young girl in pink jacket, blue jeans and pink gumboots is carried on the shoulder of a man with blue jacket and stripes scarf. A lady with white hair scarf and brown jacket walks beside them, they are smiling.

Here are some free, and almost free, activities for your summer. We suggest how to find free groups or activities in your local area. 

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A carer in blue shirt and light pants is pushing a person wearing blue pants and pink shirt in a wheelchair onto a ramp for a silver van. The ground is paved and the background is a garden with greenery.

If you are planning a road trip to friends and family or a beach getawayand your vehicle hasn’t been in use very much this year, we have some checks and tips to do before you set off.

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A little boy with a big smile

😄"Be kind to dentists … they have fillings too", 😄 "Don’t rush when you brush", 😄"Smile, it raises your face value". A little light humour to relax the mood as it is a well-known fact that many people dislike going to the dentist.

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The photograph shows the edge of a swimming pool. There are two people, one a young girl with disability, the other a woman. The woman is holding a pool noodle in one hand, and guiding the girl into the pool with the other. They are next to a diving board with a cone placed on top.

Practical swimwear designs for comfort and discretion are available no matter your needs. Swimwear designs include adaptability or practicality, and we highlight some of the features available.

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manilla folders and documents, legal scales and laptop computer with person on screen. Text on folder readers Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Australian Government coat of arms.

The Disability Royal Commission began in April 2019. It is an independent public inquiry into the mistreatment of people with disability.

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Concept photo of court. Four wooden figures representing a family are split into two groups, the parents are separate from the children. Behind them is a gavel. It is used in a courtroom.

The Bumpy Road is a website with Easy English Resources about Community Services in NSW. It uses simple language to help you understand. There are videos to watch.

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An image of a pantry shelf. Items like beans, nuts, lentils, rice, and pasta are stored in glass jars.

Shopping your own pantry can be a way to save on your grocery budget. So many pantry staples have multiples uses, and it is easy to forget their versatility. We bring you ideas on ways to use those extras that are often overlooked and already in the cupboard.

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An image of a lineup of Oscar statues from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a virtual program. The event is called AccessAbility/VisAbility: Breaking Down the Barriers for People with Disabilities in Media.