Susan Collings

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September 24, 2024

‘Who looks after me?’ More than 40% of disability carers have disability themselves – and they need more support

Susan Collings, Western Sydney University; Elisabeth Duursma, Western Sydney University; Gabrielle Weidemann, Western Sydney University, and Michelle O'Shea, Western Sydney University

Disability support and aged care are critical issues for the federal government right now. But what about the needs of disability carers with disability or chronic health conditions?

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August 16, 2022

People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn’t support them

Susan Collings, University of Sydney; Gabrielle Hindmarsh, University of Sydney; Margaret Spencer, University of Sydney, and Nikki Wedgwood, University of Sydney

The NDIS offers support for activities of daily living, but doesn’t count parenting in this category.

Three Rivers by Aunty Lorraine Brown and Aunty Narelle Thomas, from the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation. This artwork was commissioned by the Research Centre for Children and Families and the image represents the importance of keeping children in out-of-home care connected to Kinship and culture. Provided by author

July 23, 2021

How caring for children can help Aboriginal Elders during lockdown

Susan Collings, University of Sydney; Irene Wardle, University of Sydney, and John Gilroy, University of Sydney

Pandemic-induced lockdowns have brought up challenges for children in out-of-home care and their carers. However, Kinship care provided unexpected positives for Aboriginal elders and their families.

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April 24, 2020

Mums with an intellectual disability already risk family violence and losing their kids. Coronavirus could make things worse

Susan Collings, University of Sydney and Margaret Spencer, University of Sydney

Self-isolation and physical distancing only add to the problems for mothers with an intellectual disability who are at risk of failing to get the help they need.

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July 4, 2019

How rehab helps heavy drug and alcohol users think differently

Julaine Allan, Charles Sturt University; Alice Munro, UNSW , and Susan Collings, University of Sydney

Residential drug rehab programs usually last for around eight weeks and include everything from counselling sessions to household chores, which help build connections and support between residents.

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‘Who looks after me?’ More than 40% of disability carers have disability themselves – and they need more support

People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn’t support them

How caring for children can help Aboriginal Elders during lockdown

Mums with an intellectual disability already risk family violence and losing their kids. Coronavirus could make things worse

How rehab helps heavy drug and alcohol users think differently

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