#SayTheWord
“Spoken language plays a vital role in how we perceive issues. We convey emotions, thought, perceptions, and prejudice through verbal…
What’s in a word? – Marlena
Since a young age, we have all heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will…
If I could start again: Advice to my younger self by Sam Paior
How can families achieve great outcomes now that lead to more in the future? Hear Sam share her insights on…
Don’t Stop Me Now by Bridget Kelly
Bridget is a Sydney based artist, working in the mediums of drawing, painting and screen-printing. She recently hosted a virtual…
Becoming a Healthy Mother
Being a mum of a child with disability is full of unknowns. The baby books may give us some idea…
#SayTheWord – a parent perspective
If you know me, you know I have two children, one with disability. How do you know that Dax has…
A mother’s love is sometimes tough
Ring, ring, ring… Mum: Hello Pam speaking School: Hi Pam, it’s Caningeraba school here. Marlena has had a little accident…
The power of hope
This roller coaster ride wasn’t what I expected when I became a parent. Six years in, I’m navigating each dip…
Not invisible anymore
People living with disability have amazing stories to tell. Audrey O’Connor, interviewed by Deb Herbert, shares her journey from childhood to finding her voice and passion as a young woman through the medium of film. With her feature See Me, she is promoting a more diverse film industry in Australia. Audrey’s love of creativity, acting and film making is an inspiration for parents, carers and people living with a disability. Her story reframes disability and celebrates the possibilities of following one’s dreams.