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March 2025

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.

January 2025

Your guide to Victoria’s accessible beaches

Slip, slop, slap, the weather is getting warmer and we’re looking forward to spending time at the beach this summer. If you’re planning a trip to the coast but don’t know where to find accessible beaches with the facilities you…Read more about Your guide to Victoria’s accessible beaches

An Aboriginal grandmother is in the sea. She is wearing a sunhat and sunglasses and a red swimsuit. She is holding her granddaughter. They are both smiling.

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.

November 2024

Our favourite picture books about autism

Picture books are a powerful tool for teaching children about the world around them. With vibrant illustrations and stories, they can offer a gentle introduction to complicated topics. For children, both autistic and otherwise, picture books about autism can build…Read more about Our favourite picture books about autism

A young father, his daughter and son all read a picture book on the couch in their home.