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Sending some hope

Showing you care for someone can be a little harder right now. Near or far, here are some thoughtful suggestions on what you can do contact-free, or by mail. T…

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Sensory toys to make at home

Sensory play can be calming, mindful and often has the benefit of helping fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills, depending on the exercise. Here a…

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Siblings Australia

Siblings Australia is committed to improving the support available for siblings of children and adults with chronic conditions including disability, chronic il…

Teenage boy with down syndrome taking music lessons over the internet. He sits with music in his lap, is holding his instrument and is watching his teacher on a device

Staying Safe Online - The eSafety Commission

Reports of cyberbullying and digital domestic abuse and their effects appear in the media on an all too regular basis. Bullying may range from minor to the ext…

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The Bumpy Road - Easy English resources for parents with disability

The Bumpy Road is a website with Easy English Resources about Community Services in NSW. It uses simple language to help you understand your rights. There are…

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Tips for creating a sensory room

"Sensory room" is a broad term for a therapeutic space that combines a range of stimuli to help individuals to develop and engage their senses. They are design…

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Tips for travelling with children with disabilities.

As parents, we all want our children to be the best possible person they can be. Part of their learning journey is about providing them with new experiences, p…

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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation

For the vulnerable, immuno-compromised, voluntarily self-isolating, or those in quarantine, lockdown or mandatory isolation after overseas travel or close cont…

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Tips to help with chores

Learning to help with chores is part of being a family, starting the journey to independence, and learning life skills. Chores develop discipline, teach hygien…

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Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a form of neurological disorder. Tourette's is characterised by rapid, repetitive involuntary tics and repetitive vocalisations. Comm…

Travel Training for All Ages

Being able to get around confidently is a huge part of feeling independent. For those with a disability, learning how to navigate travel may seem daunting. Not…