Spotlight on Ability - Michael J Fox (IDPwD Series Part 2)

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on the 3rd of December each year. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

Every Monday during the month of November, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia will countdown to this commemorative day by recognising and celebrating the achievements of a person with a disability in the wider community.

This week, we celebrate the achievements of Michael J Fox, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease in 1991. Upon disclosing his condition, he committed himself to the campaign for increased Parkinson's research.

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International Day of People with Disability 2018

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on the 3rd of December each year. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

Every Monday during the month of November, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia will countdown to this commemorative day by recognising and celebrating the achievements of a person with a disability in the wider community.

This week, we celebrate the life of Stephen Hawking, who had a rare early-onset slow-progressing form of motor neurone disease that gradually paralysed him.

National Carers Week 2018

National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the amazing contribution that Australia's 2.7 million Unpaid Carers make to our nation.

National Carers Week 2018 is celebrated throughout Australia from 14 – 20 October.

Anyone at any time can become a carer and National Carers Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as well as our national economy. Should all carers decide to stop performing their caring role, it would cost the country $60.3 billion per year to replace those supports – that’s over $1 billion per week.

National Carers Week provides you with a chance to show your appreciation and learn about carers and caring in Australia.

You don't need to be a carer to be part of National Carers Week, see how you can get involved today.