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Hidden Disabilities Are Gaining Attention in Australia — Here’s What the Data Shows

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Hidden Disabilities Are Gaining Attention in Australia — Here’s What the Data Shows In recent years, the conversation around hidden disabilities has been growing, and according to Google Trends data from the past 30 days, that interest is accelerating across Australia. What Is a Hidden Disability? A hidden (or invisible) disability is any condition that […]

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What Is FND – Understanding Hidden Disabilities

What Is FND? Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder in Everyday Life

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You can’t always see a disability. But that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is one of the most misunderstood and under-recognised health conditions in Australia today — even though it’s surprisingly common. For the 1 in 6 Australians living with a disability, many experience symptoms that are invisible to others. FND

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What Are FND Attacks? Understanding Functional Seizures

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If you’ve never heard of FND attacks, you’re not alone. Even people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) often face misunderstanding — not just from strangers, but from health professionals too. Let’s break it down. What Is FND? Functional Neurological Disorder is a condition that disrupts the way the brain and nervous system work together

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Blog Post: Men’s Mental Health Awareness: Why It Matters More Than Ever

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Men’s Mental Health Awareness: Why It Matters More Than Ever In a world that often tells men to “toughen up,” talking about mental health can feel like a radical act. But it shouldn’t be. Why Men’s Mental Health Deserves the Spotlight Mental health conditions don’t discriminate — but the stigma around them often does. While

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What Does FND Mean? Understanding the Rising Interest in Functional Neurological Disorder

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Have you ever searched “FND medical abbreviation” or “What is FND?” You’re not alone.Searches for “FND medical abbreviation” and related queries like “FND Australia” are spiking — and it’s no surprise. More Australians are beginning to ask questions about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), its causes, and how it connects to daily life, disability, and support

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Is Autism a Hidden Disability? What You Need to Know

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Is Autism a Hidden Disability? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is often misunderstood — especially when it doesn’t look like what people expect. Autism is considered a hidden disability because it’s not always visible. Many autistic people don’t use mobility aids or show outward signs of disability. And yet, autism can deeply impact daily

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What Are Examples of Hidden Disabilities?

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What Are Examples of Hidden Disabilities? Hidden disabilities — also known as invisible disabilities — are physical, mental, or neurological conditions that aren’t immediately obvious but still impact a person’s daily life. They may affect mobility, cognition, communication, energy, pain, or sensory processing — without any visible signs. Common Examples of Hidden Disabilities: Neurological &

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What Is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower? A Guide to Invisible Disabilities

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You Might Not See It, But It’s There When we think of disability, we often picture something visible — a wheelchair, a guide dog, a hearing aid. But what about the conditions you can’t see? An invisible disability — also known as a hidden disability — is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that’s not

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