The Shine Blog
The Shine Blog
How autism support services can empower and inspire the person under your care
There are many emotional, social, and behavioural challenges involved when looking after a person with autism. Despite the difficulties they face, most individuals with autism want to be as independent as possible and achieve their goals. Like anyone, individuals with...
How paraplegia support groups can enrich the lives of people with paraplegia
In Australia, there are over 15,000 individuals with paraplegia (this link will take you to an article about paraplegia on the Better Health website). The most common cause of this condition is a serious spinal cord injury, which leads to the person becoming paralysed...
6 ways to improve your home’s accessibility for a visually impaired person
In Australia, there are an estimated 575,000 people with visual impairment, with over 70% of them being over the age of 65 years. If you have a person with a visual impairment living with you, it’s important that you make your home a safe environment that’s easy to...
5 ways to help someone with PTSD get through their recovery
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, known by many simply as PTSD, is a disorder people can develop after experiencing a particularly stressful or traumatic event. In Australia, between 5 and 10% of the population may experience PTSD at some point in their lives. PTSD can...
A guide to skill-building activities for children of all abilities
When you’re taking care of a child of all abilities, teaching them important life skills can be challenging as they see the world differently and understand things in their own way. Children with conditions such as dyslexia, autism, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Why choose supported accommodation for people of all abilities?
When taking care of a person with a medical condition such as a visual or mobility impairment, your home needs to be perfectly equipped to meet the needs of the person under your care. Depending on the severity of their condition, the person under your care might need...
What to consider when choosing independent living homes for seniors
Many elderly people of all abilities want to live life as independently as possible, often with little help from their family members. As a caregiver, you may feel a bit hesitant about having someone else support an elder under your care. However, you may have many...
How to improve access for students of all abilities in schools
About 10% of students in Australia are students of all abilities, and about 5.4% of them may have serious impairments, like paraplegia. Many of these students have conditions that may limit or prevent them from studying in most traditional school settings, but the...
Staycation tips for people of all abilities in Australia
You don’t always have to travel across the sea to have the vacation you’ve been dreaming of; sometimes, the perfect vacation destination may be your own country. Australia is a vast country with much to do and explore, a cross country trip can become the staycation of...
A guide to community-based support services for mental health
It’s estimated that 1in 5 people in Australia(This link will take you to a PDF about mental health statistics in Australia) may experience some form of mental health condition in their lives. The reasons for this may vary from emotional stress and traumatic...
