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Conversations with people with a range of disabilities about their personal experiences on all the big topics. We ask for advice on getting work, changing careers, relationships, moving house, dating, playing sport, finding a hobby, caring for pets, navigating the NDIS and more. We also speak with industry experts and other organisations doing good work in the disability space in Australia. This podcast is hosted by Rachel Tyler Jones.

  1. 09/07/2021

    Episode 20: The National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme

    Explore – Our Story – Donate – Annual Report – Corporate Snapshot – Research Partners – Our Supporters – Health Professional Portal Health Information – Inform – Brochures – Podcast – NDIS Resources Health Hubs – Carers Hub – Catheters Hub – Children’s Health Hub – Incontinence Hub – NDIS Hub – Mobility Aids Hub – Nutrition Hub – Polio Hub – Skin Care Hub – Wound Care Hub Funding Schemes Services – NDIS – Personal Care – Domestic Assistance – Sleepovers – Meal Preparation Assistance – Community Access Services – Complex Care & SIL – Psychology & Counselling Shop – Shop Healthcare Products – Shop Mobility Aids Contact Us – Products and Order Queries – Access NDIS consumables – NDIS support services – Feedback National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme (NEBDS) National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme (NEBDS) supports people with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) by improving access to subsidised wound dressings, bandages, and ancillary products. It is funded by the Australian Government and administered by Independence Australia. Visit NEBDS website for more details Eligibility You are eligible for NEBDS if you are clinically diagnosed with EB and an Australian citizen or resident who is eligible to receive Medicare benefits. People with all types of EB are eligible under the scheme. Proof of diagnosis is required to support an application from either: skin biopsy testing results genetic testing results genetic testing results of a family member Note a clinical diagnosis must be followed by a skin biopsy, genetic testing or genetic       tests of a family member: within 6 months of provisional approval; or within 3 months for a newborn Click here for a more in-depth review of the eligibility criteria. Support Provided Under the scheme, a monthly supply of approved dressings is delivered to your home. Recipients are required to contribute to the cost of their monthly supply of dressings. This contribution is equivalent to one Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment and the Australian Government will meet the remaining costs. Recipients can order dressings up to the amount of their Standard Order prescribed by their Treating Healthcare Professional. You can view the list of approved dressings. View the list How to Apply 1. Complete the Application Form 2. Obtain all necessary documents 3. Send application to Independence Australia. Click here to see full application details. How to Order Once your eligibility is confirmed, Independence Australia will contact you each month to confirm your order and organise your monthly contribution payment. Independence Australia will contact you at least one week prior to the scheduled delivery date to confirm your dressing requirements for the next month and to organise payment of your Monthly Contribution. At this time, you can reduce your order or increase it (up to your Standard Order as prescribed) depending on your needs or change your delivery address.

    20 min

  2. 28/04/2021

    Episode 19: Cracking the Job Market - Tips to land your next role

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    11 min

  3. 28/04/2021

    Episode 18: Fiona Murphy and The Shape of Sound

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    31 min

  4. 02/03/2021

    Episode 16: Disability Royal Commission advocacy and counselling supports

    In this episode of Inform, we discuss the services provided by DANA – The Disability Advocacy Network of Australia and the Blue Knot Foundation in support of the Disability Royal Commission.

    19 min

  5. 14/12/2020

    Episode 15: Disability Pride

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    28 min

  6. 19/10/2020

    Episode 14: Employment Assistance Fund

    In this episode of the Inform podcast, we explore the Employment Assistance Fund and how it can help you get work and keep work.

    20 min

  7. 07/10/2020

    Episode 13: Show Me Where It Hurts with Kylie Maslen

    In this episode of the Inform podcast, we talk to Kylie Maslen, the author of Show Me Where It Hurts: Living With Invisible Illness.

    28 min

  8. 30/06/2020

    Episode 12: JobAccess

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Conversations with people with a range of disabilities about their personal experiences on all the big topics. We ask for advice on getting work, changing careers, relationships, moving house, dating, playing sport, finding a hobby, caring for pets, navigating the NDIS and more. We also speak with industry experts and other organisations doing good work in the disability space in Australia. This podcast is hosted by Rachel Tyler Jones.

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  • Creator
    Independence Australia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Independence Australia
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