Too often, when families and professionals think about supports, the first thing that comes to mind is the rules: what the funding says, what services are “allowed” to offer, what forms need to be completed, what’s “normal” in the sector.
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Service for One: The Benefits for Family Wellbeing
When families begin exploring disability support options, they’re often handed a list of services, rosters, and programs designed for the masses. While these can work for some, many families quickly realise that these systems weren’t built with their unique child, teenager or adult in mind — nor with their family’s rhythms, values and wellbeing at the centre.
From Fear to Acceptance to Empowerment: My Journey of Growth
If someone had told me years ago I would become an 20-year advocate for disability and a leader in the national disability sector, I probably would’ve laughed—or cried. As a new mum, I was full of hopes and dreams. But like most new mums, the fear was quietly waiting under the surface.
Empowering Your Child with a Disability: Celebrating Strengths and Building a Bright Future
As parents, we all want the best for our children. We dream of seeing them thrive, succeed, and lead fulfilling lives. For parents of children with disability, this desire is no different. However, the journey can often come with unique challenges and uncertainties.
Customised Service For One: Why it works
Creating a customised service-for-one isn’t just about doing things differently—it’s about doing things with purpose, clarity, and heart. It’s about building a life around a person, not a person around a system.
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: Why carer-parents don’t seek support for their own wellbeing
Carer-parents have stress levels that can be equivalent to that of combat veterans. Yet it is seen as a group who just need to get on and do what they need to do. But it doesn’t mean we are okay.
A 100 Year Journey to Family Partnerships
My grandmother was raised in poverty. Her story convinces me we must do things differently to break the cycle, and make the systems work for us.
The Carer Cognitive Load and How Employers Can Support
The carer role is hard. It takes your attention, focus and emotional energy, often with little or no return. But what about juggling work as well?
7 Self-Care Tips for Carer-Parents (that doesn’t involve smelly candles and bubble baths)
Let me start by saying I don’t have an issue with bubble baths and smelly candles. But let’s be honest, when we are buried in our caring role, such luxuries take a back seat. I have been a carer for almost half my life. It’s a tough gig at times, but one that has taughtContinueContinue reading “7 Self-Care Tips for Carer-Parents (that doesn’t involve smelly candles and bubble baths)”
