This is where you'll find the most recent updates concerning the disability sector.
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Our Blogs
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Jacqui Grant has written an eBook on Navigating the NDIS.
'Uncharted waters'
This is aimed at participants and providers alike.
Check it out here: Book Corner - Uncharted Waters: Navigating the NDIS
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Lousie Cooper is an Autistic Artist, Mother and advocate from Castlemaine.
Her books include:
'Welcome Neurokin, I am Autistic'
'Banjo Bilby's Small Schools Big Adventures'
'My Creative Recovery'
and 'The Bushrangers Card Game'
If you can't make it to Stonemans bookstore in Castlemaine to grab yourself a copy, you can grab a copy of Welcome Neurokin online Here
Yellow Ladybugs have amazing resources for female children on the spectrum, families and teachers.
Amaze Builds autism understanding in the community, influences policy change for Autistic people and their families/supporters, and provides independent, credible information and resources to individuals, families, professionals, government and the wider community.
EVENTS
Melbourne Disability Expo Website
Melbourne Disability & WorkAbility Expo
22 & 23 November 2024, 9am-3pm
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
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From personal stories to education and disability activism, here are 11 of our favorite Blogs...
1. The Mighty – https://themighty.com
The Mighty's motto, "We face disability, disease, and mental illness together," reflects its commitment to sharing experiences from parents and individuals with autism, Down syndrome, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and other rare diseases.
2. Carly Findlay – http://carlyfindlay.blogspot.com.au
Blogger and columnist Carly Findlay aims to raise awareness on chronic illness, disabilities, diversity, and acceptance.
3. Disability Thinking – http://disabilitythinking.com/disabilitythinking/
Disability Thinking presents itself as a thought-provoking website that covers broader issues and pressing topics, dedicated to exploring disability life, identity, culture, commentary, and politics.
4. Parker Myles – http://parkermyles.com
Kat's engaging articles on parenting a child with special needs have gone viral, earning her a substantial fan base with her heartfelt approach.
5. My Home Truths – http://myhometruths.com
Kirsty understands the experience of being a parent to children with special needs. Her son has albinism and high-functioning autism, while one of her daughters has Asperger's Syndrome. She maintains a blog focused on increasing awareness about these conditions.
6. Have Wheelchair Will Travel – http://havewheelchairwilltravel.net
Have Wheelchair Will Travel is dedicated to helping people with disabilities plan and research their holidays.
7. Living With Bob (Dysautonomia) – http://bobisdysautonomia.blogspot.com.au
"Living With Bob" adopts a wryly humorous tone to address the challenges of chronic illness. It includes sections on managing illness, navigating the diagnostic process, and broader issues related to disability, employing dark humor as a means to inform.
8. Don’t Dis My Ability – http://www.dontdismyability.com.au/about
Don't Dis my Ability is an Australian initiative that honors the diversity and capabilities of individuals with disabilities, highlighting their real-life experiences and employment paths.
9. My Disability Matters – https://mydisabilitymatters.com.au
This site offers comprehensive, up-to-date news on disability matters, including a dedicated section for the NDIS.
10. The Wheelchair Mommy – http://www.wheelchairmommy.com
Priscilla, a mother of three boys, writes a blog about her experiences as a wheelchair user.
11. NDS Blog - Blogs nds.org.au
This blog features regularly updated content from the National Disability Service.