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Active Kids vouchers, creative kids vouchers

As the new school year begins and extracurricular activities such as sport and art classes are offered, make sure you apply for the different vouchers, rebates…

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Easy English Sexual Health Resources

Respect, Rights and Consent. There is a need for both simple resources and Easy English resources on Sexual health. Information to help with: Decision-ma…

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Holiday Camps for Kids with disability

Most children have fond memories of a school or another camp. Not to mention life lessons, tall tales, mischief, and dirty clothes. It is an experience of a li…

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Hunger Games: After-school snack ideas

Back to school means back to those after-school hunger pangs! Lunchable and bento-box ideas aside, you might need a little extra inspiration in the after-schoo…

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Inclusive School Holiday Activities Winter

We know it seems like we only just sent our kids back to school, and the holidays are here AGAIN. Our IDEAS team have contributed to help get you through, from…

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Raising Healthy Minds app: A guide to help parents support their child’s mental wellbeing

The Raising Children Network has released a new app called Raising Healthy Minds, which is designed to help parents monitor their child’s social and emotional…

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School from home – making it work for kids with disability

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes tak…

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School Holiday Activities for Kids with Disability - Autumn

We know you love our regular school holiday features on what is on for kids with disability. This edition has: Returning favourites Some new enjoyable find…

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School Holidays for Kids with Disability, Winter 2021

School holidays are nearly here again. As winter 2021 is upon us, we search for activities for kids with disability to keep them busy, learning and having fun…

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Screen time for kids with disability.

Remote learning, learning from home, school-at-home, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and general adaptations to learning during COVID-19. How much screen time is…

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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…

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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…