Our blogs
July 2025
Getting started with work experience
Work experience is an important part of your child’s school experience. Your child works with a business or service for a short time. It usually happens during Year 9 or Year 10. Finding work experience It’s important to find a...Read more about Getting started with work experience
Helping your child learn to self advocate
Teaching your child to speak up for themselves is an important skill – and it’s never too early to start. Building self-advocacy skills can help your child feel more confident, safer, and more included at school and in life. Start...Read more about Helping your child learn to self advocate
June 2025
Talking to your child about disability
Families often wonder when and how they should talk to their child about their disability. You might find these conversations daunting, but the good news is it doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest, kind and age-appropriate. Children benefit from...Read more about Talking to your child about disability
On a waiting list for services? Here’s what you can do to help your child
Finding the right supports for your child with developmental delay or disability can be very confusing and often comes with waiting lists for services. While you are waiting, you can get help to support your child’s development and your family...Read more about On a waiting list for services? Here’s what you can do to help your child
May 2025
Understanding your rights: workplace flexibility for carers
If you care for a child with disability, you have the right to ask for flexible work under the Fair Work Act. This can help you balance work and caring responsibilities, especially when your child needs extra support. What does...Read more about Understanding your rights: workplace flexibility for carers
