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![Small Business: Carrie Lagerstedt on decluttering neurodiverse homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Small Business: Carrie Lagerstedt on decluttering neurodiverse homes
A small business susses out the difference between chronic disorganisation and hoarding.
![Top accessible attractions on the Gold Coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top accessible attractions on the Gold Coast
There are lots of accessible adventures to be had across the Gold Coast.
![Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’
Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.
![The BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survived
Times: In June 2004, Frank Gardner the storyteller became the story himself.
!['Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bed
Care staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.
![Australia’s major airports introduce Sunflower Lanyards for those with hidden disabilities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Australia’s major airports introduce Sunflower Lanyards for those with hidden disabilities
Five airports in Australia are stepping up to help those who need extra assistance.
![Live with Attitude - Mads Harrop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Live with Attitude - Mads Harrop
NZ musician Mads Harrop talks to Attitude's Tanya Black on what it's like living with Tourette syndrome. Video / Attitude Pictures
![Dunedin musician shines light on living with Tourette syndrome](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dunedin musician shines light on living with Tourette syndrome
Mads Harrop says she finds solace from her condition while on stage.
![Dunedin musician Mads Harrop on living with Tourette syndrome](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dunedin musician Mads Harrop on living with Tourette syndrome
Dunedin musician Mads Harrop has lost count of the times she’s been told to watch her language in public. Video / Attitude Pictures
!['He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef
Bailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.
![Advocates say those struggling to heat homes, feed kids left out in 'Budget of nothing'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Advocates say those struggling to heat homes, feed kids left out in 'Budget of nothing'
“I see nothing in this Budget for those on low incomes, all I see is cuts."
![Landlord tried to evict disabled car crash victim for not keeping rental clean](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Landlord tried to evict disabled car crash victim for not keeping rental clean
The tenant would have been left homeless if the landlord had been successful.
![The truth about OCD – separating fact from fiction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The truth about OCD – separating fact from fiction
OCD is a mental health condition that's often misunderstood. Here's what you need to know.
!['Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements
Boss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.
![Hastings 'accessible toilet' inaccessible for eight months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hastings 'accessible toilet' inaccessible for eight months
Hastings woman Coleen Davey has been left wondering how long a 'temporary' closure is.
![Prudence Walker: Disabled people need to be involved in decisions that affect their lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prudence Walker: Disabled people need to be involved in decisions that affect their lives
OPINION: Most people want to make decisions for themselves. This is a human right.
!['I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognition
Those with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.
![Annalise's autism journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Annalise's autism journey
Northland mother Ashleigh Wyse on daughter Annalise's autism journey. Video / Michael Cunningham
![Sign language is for everyone, says Taupō teacher](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sign language is for everyone, says Taupō teacher
“Yes, it is usually the first language of the deaf community, but it’s for everybody."
![Disability ministry didn't warn of funding changes because of concern about last-minute spend-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Disability ministry didn't warn of funding changes because of concern about last-minute spend-up
Newly released documents shed light on the leadup to the shock funding changes in March.
![Give us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Give us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicants
A profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment