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October 2023

A boy with Down syndrome has a dream

A modern Mark Twain style adventure story, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON tells the story of Zak, a young man with Down syndrome who runs away from his care home to attend the professional wrestling school run by his idol, The...Read more about A boy with Down syndrome has a dream

The Peanut Butter Falcon movie poster

Let’s celebrate neurodiversity

Some Brains: A book celebrating neurodiversity is a heartwarming and funny picture book written by Melbourne comedian and author Nelly Thomas and illustrated by Cat MacInnes in the Some Kids series. It’s about a young girl who shows us that...Read more about Let’s celebrate neurodiversity

Some Brains - A book celebrating neurodiversity, by Nelly Thomas, illustrations by Cat MacInnes

Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling, illustrated by Gina Perry

You’ve got to love a feisty heroine. Aven Green is a real deal sleuth who takes loads of notes and has her own Private Investigator’s kit to dust for fingerprints. Aven has a super-powered brain. She explains this by letting...Read more about Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling, illustrated by Gina Perry

Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling, illustrated by Gina Perry

Carer Allowance vs Carer Payment: which one is for you?

So, what’s the difference between the Carer Payment and the Carer Allowance? Both provide financial help for carers, but they’re run a little differently. The Carer Allowance is a payment of $144.80 a fortnight for people who provide daily care...Read more about Carer Allowance vs Carer Payment: which one is for you?

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Just because it’s not visible, doesn’t mean it’s not there. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a symbol for non-visible disabilities. It’s a great way to let people know that you or your child has a disability or condition that may...Read more about Hidden Disabilities Sunflower