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Ageing, disability and spirituality
A lot of the discussion about how we deal with ageing and disability tends to focus on the promises offered by science such as stem cell research into dealing with diseases and degenerative conditions.
But a national conference held 10 days ago in Canberra sought to place spiritual and theological issues firmly on that agenda.
In fact, a news release issued from the third National Conference on Ageing, Disability and Spirituality said ageing people in Australia are suffering because their care too often neglects the spiritual dimension of their lives.
The release says that people in older age can continue to live very positive lives, even with disabilities and dementia, and that spirituality and meaning were vital but often overlooked parts of the holistic care that needs to support such people.
How does spirituality sit within the matrix of issues and needs facing older people, particularly as they move from independence to dependence, through disability or dementia. How can these spiritual issues be understood and addressed? Are there theological and ethical challenges that emerge when we take seriously the spirituality inherent in people living with disability, frailty and dementia?
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Contributor: Tony Robertson
Author: ABC Radio National
Posted: 30-5-2008
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Disability Services and Information
Listing of agencies and services
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Brisbane City Life
Posted: 30-7-2003
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L'Arche Australia
L'Arche Australia is the umbrella organisation for all L'Arche communities in the Australian Region of L'Arche. It has a national Board of Directors, composed of the chair person of each community board, the Regional Coordinator, and a number of other members nominated for their particular expertise.
The National Board decides policy for L'Arche in Australia on questions which affect all communities, and it represents L'Arche to other bodies, such as government and organisations representing the needs of people with disabilities.
L'Arche Australia is the body which handles overseas inquiries from people interested in working with L'Arche in Australia.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: L'Arche
Posted: 30-7-2003
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No Limits
No Limits is a community television show that looks at living life to the fullest with a disability. It has been on air on C31 in Melbourne since June 2003 and is now also broadcast in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. The show is a panel chat show and also includes location stories from around Australia. It is presented by people with disabilities for the enjoyment of anyone who wants to know more about disability. There are also many people with disabilities involved in the production of No Limits and more are being trained all the time.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Briz 31 TV
Posted: 30-1-2006
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