Our blogs
June 2025
Talking to your child about disability
Families often wonder when and how they should talk to their child about their disability. You might find these conversations daunting, but the good news is it doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest, kind and age-appropriate. Children benefit from...Read more about Talking to your child about disability
On a waiting list for services? Here’s what you can do to help your child
Finding the right supports for your child with developmental delay or disability can be very confusing and often comes with waiting lists for services. While you are waiting, you can get help to support your child’s development and your family...Read more about On a waiting list for services? Here’s what you can do to help your child
May 2025
Understanding your rights: workplace flexibility for carers
If you care for a child with disability, you have the right to ask for flexible work under the Fair Work Act. This can help you balance work and caring responsibilities, especially when your child needs extra support. What does...Read more about Understanding your rights: workplace flexibility for carers
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 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
