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August 2021
Starting Prep with confidence
My name is Sonya and my son Emre is nearing the end of kindergarten and will be going to Prep next year. Emre is such a happy little boy. He loves physical activity such as swim lessons and gymnastics. He...Read more about Starting Prep with confidence
July 2021
Understanding the system to help my son
My 17-year-old son Jordan is a wonderful teenager. He’s high energy, loves a laugh, is caring and cheeky. He does kickboxing, swims and used to play rugby. Sport is a great boost for his self-esteem and an outlet for his...Read more about Understanding the system to help my son
June 2021
A new journey for a new Australian – Maria’s story
My son Lucas is just over two years old. He loves cars, trucks, his teddy bear, painting, and singing songs. He loves learning about the alphabet and numbers. He can’t seem to go anywhere without carrying his pillow and blanket....Read more about A new journey for a new Australian – Maria’s story
May 2021
What it’s like being me: an insight from young people with disability
As parents of teenagers with disability, it’s easy to feel overly protective of our children and to assume we know what they want and need. As part of the research for our Teens and Beyond workshop, ACD partnered with Youth...Read more about What it’s like being me: an insight from young people with disability
April 2021
Thriving with a Behaviour Support Plan
By the end of my son Eric’s time in Year 2, I felt like I was at my wit’s end. Suspended 10 times during the year, with constant phone calls from the school to come and pick him up and...Read more about Thriving with a Behaviour Support Plan