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April 2025

Accessible family adventures in Victoria

School holidays are a great time to get the family together for an adventure. All over Victoria there are free and low-cost attractions like museums, zoos, libraries, and parks. We’ve made this list of a few of our favourite venues…Read more about Accessible family adventures in Victoria

A family of three children and their mother smile together for a group selfie, being taken by one of the daughters.

March 2025

Supporting young people with disability to vote

If you’re over 18 and an Australian citizen, it’s compulsory to vote. Young people with disability can vote, including those with intellectual disability. You can help your young person to enrol to vote, and support them to vote in an…Read more about Supporting young people with disability to vote

A teenage boy and his mother sit on a park bench, she is showing him something on her mobile phone.

A new look for ACD 

You may have noticed that things are looking a little different for our organisation. Time for change  After consulting with our board, staff and the families we support, we have shortened our name to ACD and changed our appearance. We…Read more about A new look for ACD 

ACD Advocating for children with disability

February 2025

Picture books highlighting visible disability

Picture books are a great way to help children understand the world around them. Books with characters who have physical disability show children that everyone is unique. These stories can teach us about acceptance and inclusion- and help children with…Read more about Picture books highlighting visible disability

Mother reading a book with her daughter on the sofa at home. Happy mother reading a book, relaxing, hugging, telling funny stories to children and spending time together at home.

December 2024

Accessible outings with Changing Places

Did you know, there are now 300 Changing Places in Australia, including 135 in Victoria? Accessible facilities like these give children with high support needs and their carers, families and support workers confidence. They allow families and children to participate…Read more about Accessible outings with Changing Places

A boy in a wheelchair is being pushed by his dad through a park, he is smiling with his eyes closed and arms out wide. They are having fun.