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Larry, Donna and Hugo have intellectual disabilities. In this video, they talk about a health project called the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework. Capability means being able to do things well. Framework means having a plan or structure.
This project helps people train to become doctors. It teaches them how to give good health care to people with intellectual disabilities. Doctors should learn this at university, along with other important health topics.
In the video, Larry, Donna and Hugo explain why the project is important to them. They talk about Co-design means working together with the people who will use services, information or resources to: For example, people with intellectual disability and health professionals could co-design a health resource. They could share ideas, experiences and feedback to make sure the resource is: .
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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing works to get better health and Wellbeing is how you feel in your body and mind. It includes your health, your feelings, and how you manage everyday life. for all Australians, now and for future generations. It is part of the Australian Government.
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