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24-25 October 2008, 10am - 6pm

The Nepean Disability Expo is on again at Penrith Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

It's an opportunity for people with a disability and their families or carers to wander through hundreds of exhibits to find out about housing, assistive equipment and technology, further education, recreation programs, Centrelink payment information, employment,  respite and

MyTime groups provide local support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for a young child under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition.

MyTime gives parents the chance to socialise and share ideas with others who understand the rewards and intensity of the caring role. The groups are a great break, lots of fun and good company. They are also a chance to pick up

The following article was first published in The Spastic Centre's magazine, I Am, August 2007 ...

Recent research has shown that many neurological disorders have some underlying genetic mechanisms.

For many years, the common understanding has been that CP cannot be inherited, and this is basically true. Familial CP is uncommon; approximately 1% of people with CP will have a sibling with CP. It is

The rights stuff - Tips for solving problems and making complaints

The NSW Ombudsman's Office will be holding an outreach day in the Macarthur area to meet people with disability, their family and those who advocate for them. It will be held on Tuesday 21 October 2008. The sessions will offer ideas and information about:

• your rights as consumers of community services
• tips for communicating