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Today we're raising awareness around invisible disabilities, for International Day of People with Disability. 🥰

It can be hard to know if someone is living with a disability, because 90% of disabilities in Australia can't be seen.

A disability is a condition of the body or mind that makes it harder for a person to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. They can be visible, hidden, permanent or episodic.

Disabilities that may not be visible include 👇
➡️ mental health conditions – for example, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression
➡️ autism and sensory processing issues
➡️ cognitive impairment, such as dementia, brain injury and intellectual disabilities
➡️ physical health conditions, such as chronic pain, chronic fatigue, diabetes and incontinence
➡️ deaf or hard of hearing
➡️ blind or low vision.

People living with disability are a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. Disability can affect everyone in different ways.

By raising awareness of disabilities that can't be seen, we can help build more supportive, understanding communities.



ℹ️ Source:
APSC (2021). Disability myths and stereotypes.
Central Coast NSW gov (2022). Improve inclusivity and think outside the chair.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Disability and Health Overview.

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Bipolar Disorder affects 1 in 50 Australians each year and often develops during teenage years or early adulthood. 🧠

It's a chronic condition that involves intense mood changes, where people go from having extreme highs (manic or hypomanic episodes) to extreme lows (depressive episodes).

Episodes can last for weeks, and sometimes months. If you have bipolar disorder, you might feel like your moods don't make sense in certain situations. 💬

Bipolar disorder is complex, and far from feeling bouts of sadness and happiness. It can feel isolating, confusing and exhausting for those diagnosed.

If you believe you have bipolar disorder, please book an appointment with your GP.

If you need mental wellbeing support, please explore the below options:
📞 Lifeline | 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
📞 Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800

ℹ️ Source:
Health Direct. Bipolar Disorder.

Did you know that only 8% of disabled people use a wheelchair, yet it still remains the most recognised symbol for disabled people.

We need to stop telling people they are not disabled enough, or that they don’t ‘look’ disabled.

Hidden disabilities are real and most often, a heavy burden to carry each and every day.

Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they face

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On behalf of Zindzibility we want to wish everyone a happy Australia day, however we also want to remind people that Australia Day is also an opportunity to recognise the survival of the indigenous people and their culture. Despite colonisation, discrimination and comprehensive inequalities, we continue to practise their traditions, look after the land and make their voices heard in the public sphere.

Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day is an annual event celebrated globally each year on January 24th — the birth date of Professor Paul Julius Moebius, the doctor who first diagnosed the condition in 1888.

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Answer is false. Some children with Moebius syndrome may even struggle with proper articulation and resonance.

True or false? What do you think? Could this be true?

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Meet Larry Johnson. Larry told ABS News that he battles with memory loss, anxiety, forgetfulness and mood swings after a record-breaking NFL career. Larry believes he may be living with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a brain degeneration due to repeated head traumas, which causes concussions, short-term memory loss, impulsive behaviour and depression.

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Glaucoma causes vision loss by damaging the optic nerve in the back of your eye. One of the first signs of glaucoma is loss of peripheral, or side, vision. Have you ever wondered what people with glaucoma see? This video is a virtual reality experience.

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Answer is true! Did you know?

Zindzibility updated their phone number.

True or false. Do you think Braille isn’t only used for to transcribe and write books / publications?

World Braille Day 2022. Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font.

Happy 2022 everyone! #2022