Health Articles
We’ve brought together many of our favourite articles published by our nurses and industry partners, including information sourced from leading healthcare manufacturers.
These articles focus on:
Incontinence
Our guide to incontinence. Independence Australia has the health tips and advice for your unique needs and requirements with incontinence and continence care.
Wound care
From tattoo care to incontinence related skin damage. Our experts have put together everything you need to know about wound management, wound care products and caring for wounds of all types and sizes.
Skin care
From achieving healthy, balanced skin across the seasons to protecting skin against moisture when managing incontinence. Our health professionals have put together your complete skin care guide.
Catheter
Our guide to catheter use. Independence Australia has the tips for everything you need to know about using catheters.
Mobility aids
From understanding the role mobility aids play in the NDIS to what to expect from rehabilitation. Our experts have put together everything you need to know about wheelchairs, mobility scooters, assistive devices and other mobility aids.
Nutrition
From tips to maintaining a healthy bowel to understanding the role vitamin D plays in our bodies. Our experts have put together everything you need to know about managing and meeting your nutritional needs.
Children’s health
Our guide to looking after your child’s health and well-being. From children’s incontinence tips to nutrition advice. Independence Australia has put together health information from leading health professionals.
NDIS information
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is an Australian Government Scheme that helps support eligible Australians living with a permanent or significant disability. The NDIS is managed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
The NDIS can be used to help identify and achieve your goals. With Independence Australia, you can use your NDIS funding for our Support Coordination services or to purchase NDIS consumables online, using your NDIS funding.
Carer and support worker information
Disability support workers and carers hold unique and challenging roles. In recognition of this, here are some valuable tips from our psychology team to assist you in your role as a carer or disability support worker.
In sharing this general advice, we hope to help you or someone you care for manage and improve your everyday health.
TASEQUIP Funding
Medical aids and equipment (TasEquip)Medical aids and equipment (TasEquip) is a state-wide equipment scheme providing a range of assistive technology to eligible Tasmanians to improve their ability to safely engage in basic, everyday tasks, to transition home from...
TAC Funding
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)TAC is a 'no-fault' insurance scheme owned by the Victorian Government. This means if you are injured in a transport accident in Victoria, you can make a TAC claim to help pay for the treatment and support you need, even if the...
HCP Funding
My Aged Care (Home Care Packages)My Aged Care home care package (HCP) is a coordinated package of care and services to help you to live independently in your own home for as long as you can. You can choose a service provider that is right for you. The government then...
iCare Funding
Insurance and Care NSW (icare)Insurance and Care NSW (icare) is an NSW Government agency that primarily provides care and support to people injured at work and on the road with long-term care needs to improve their quality of life.icare operates and provides the...
Managing Your Incontinence
Managing Your IncontinenceThere are now new validated standard to test the realistic in-use absorption capabilities of continence products before they lea to ensure effective management of incontinence Continence Products find an essential role in enhancing the...
Preparing for your NDIS planning
To access supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) you need an NDIS plan. This plan is created together with the NDIS planner and yourself. To know what you need in your plan, you should have an idea of what type of support you need. Whether...
What is ndis
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is an Australian Government Scheme that helps support eligible Australians living with a permanent or significant disability. The NDIS is managed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The goal of the NDIS is to...
NDIS funding categories
Core SupportThe budget for NDIS core supports is the most flexible. This means that you are allowed to use your funding to receive support in one category and if your circumstances change, then you can shift your funding to another support category. You are also...
How to utilize your NDIS consumable funds effectively
A range of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) products is available to help you to live more independently and assist you to participate in the community. The NDIS consumable budget is flexible. If you find that your everyday activities and goals change, you...