Avenues Australia in Perth, Western Australia | Community organisation

Avenues Australia

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 1300 208 594

Address: 25 Money Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.avenuesaustralia.com

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20.01.2022 MARCH IS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH Epilepsy is a neurological disorder. When the normal electrical activity in the brain is disrupted this causes seizures. Anyone can develop epilepsy, it is not just genetic or a birth abnormalty. Epilepsy can be caused by head trauma, stroke and infectious disease of the brain. Unfortunately for half of those who develop epilepsy the cause is unknown.... Around 250,000 people in Australia are currently diagnosed with epilepsy, that’s more than those diagnosed with Parkinson's, cerebral palsy, MS and muscular dystrophy combined. Get on board and raise awareness for Epilepsy! Do you know anyone with epilepsy? Give them a shout out in the comments below. For more information, visit https://www.epilepsy.org.au #epilepsy #avenuesaustralia #ndis #perth #disability

11.01.2022 MARCH IS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH 800,000 Australians will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some stage in their life. Epilepsy First Aid... 1. Stay with the person 2. Time the seizure 3. Keep them safe. Protect from injury especially the head 4. Roll into recovery position after the seizure stops (or immediately if food/fluid/vomit is in mouth) 5. Observe and monitor their breathing 6. Gently reassure until recovered 7. Call an ambulance if there is an injury; if the seizure lasts for longer than five minutes; or if after the seizure ends the person is having breathing difficulties or is non-responsive. DO NOT - Put anything in the person’s mouth - Restrain the person this may cause them to become agitated - Move the person, unless they are in danger Get on board and raise awareness for Epilepsy! Do you know anyone with epilepsy? Give them a shout out in the comments below. For more information, visit https://www.epilepsy.org.au #epilepsy #avenuesaustralia #ndis #perth #disability

10.01.2022 WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY World Down Syndrome Day is advocating for the full inclusion of those with Down Syndrome into the community. 21st of March symbolises the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome which is unique to those with Down Syndrome. Do you know someone with Down Syndrome? Give them a shout out in the comments below!... For more information, visit https://zcu.io/pIuU Help support Down Syndrome International improve quality of life of those with Down Syndrome by purchasing colourful socks from https://zcu.io/8cwr Show us in the comments below your colourful socks! #LotsOfSocks #worlddownsyndromeday #avenuesaustralia #disability #perth#avenuesaustralia #ndis #perth #disability

09.01.2022 Useful Resource: Abridge Have you ever gone to a doctors appointment and forgotten an important detail or not quite sure how to explain your treatment plan? Abridge is a great voice to text app that is FREE! Abridge is not just any voice to text app, it also highlights key medical words and adds a link to their definitions. You can also share the conversation with your partner or anyone in your support network.... To find out more information visit https://zcu.io/mfSf

08.01.2022 MARCH IS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH DID YOU KNOW? There are different types of Elipepsy. - The location of the electrical distruption in the brain can be Focal or Generalised. Focal disruption can also move from one place in the brain to another.... - Depending on where in the brain a Focal seizure accures, the person can be aware of the seizure. - Seizure can cause muscle stiffening and/or jerking, or the person could just look like they are staring off into the distance. - Everyones experience with Epilepsy is different. Get on board and raise awareness for Epilepsy! Do you know anyone with epilepsy? Give them a shout out in the comments below. For more information, visit https://www.epilepsy.org.au #epilepsy #avenuesaustralia #ndis #perth #disability

06.01.2022 Are you looking for Psychosocial Recovery Coach for your NDIS Plan? Our independent Psychosocial Recovery Coach service supports NDIS Participants implement their Plans. We support people with a psychosocial disability achieve recovery by minimising barriers and obstacles to recovery, and by serving as a personal guide and mentor. For more information call 1300 208 594 or visit https://zcu.io/1YZy... #avenuesaustralia #ndis #ndisplan #psychosocial #recoverycoach #mentalhealth #perth #disability