How I eased the mum-guilt and tamed the exhaustion
By definition, we prioritise their well-being. It is our instinct, as mothers, to ensure that our children are safe, sheltered...
Learn moreOur resources offer practical tips, strategies and personal perspectives to assist in navigating the day-to-day realities of your child’s disability and to make informed choices. There are stories from other families and people with disability sharing their insights and experiences of living a good life. Do you have a story or tip to share? Get in touch.
By definition, we prioritise their well-being. It is our instinct, as mothers, to ensure that our children are safe, sheltered...
Learn moreI had seen her before. She was a neighbour, a young mum with two small children. I watched her as...
Learn moreOn a student free day before term started, Frankie and I dropped our dog Daisy off at the groomers. The...
Learn moreHello, my name is Charitha De Silva and I want to tell you about my life. When I was 3...
Learn moreHi everyone, my name is Xander. I am a 16-year-old teenager with a physical disability. I am a member of...
Learn more The journey of seeking, getting and sharing a diagnosis is unique to your family. We will all approach it...
Learn moreStarting school is a big step in your child’s life. As a parent or caregiver of a child with a...
Learn moreA Life no Less Al Graham is a 21-year-old man with a passion for rugby league (the Eels), V8 cars,...
Learn moreWatch our interview with Melanie Dimmitt, author of ‘Special’, speaking of ways to overcome fear, turn around negative thinking and carve out a 'new normal' for your family.
Learn moreMaking your Vision a Reality Bridget Kelly is an emerging Sydney based artist. Since she was a tween, art-making has...
Learn moreDiagnosis. It’s a life-changing word that no one expects to hear. When it’s not part of your immediate world, it can feel like a foreign thing that only happens to other people. In this blog, Bethany shares what she wished she’d known at the start.
Learn moreA good life for children with disability is the same as any other child’s: being included and understood, having a...
Learn more“As children, we observe the world around us in order to make meaning of our own lives, identities, and experiences....
Learn moreThe first few moments were breathtaking. The first few hours were intense. The first few days were long. The first...
Learn moreStarting school is a big step in your child’s life. Many children feel excited but also may feel anxious. It...
Learn more“Spoken language plays a vital role in how we perceive issues. We convey emotions, thought, perceptions, and prejudice through verbal...
Learn moreSince a young age, we have all heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will...
Learn moreResearch indicates that in most situations, mothers are often the primary carers in families of children with disability, but what...
Learn moreHow can families achieve great outcomes now that lead to more in the future? Hear Sam share her insights on...
Learn moreBridget is a Sydney based artist, working in the mediums of drawing, painting and screen-printing. She recently hosted a virtual...
Learn moreHear host Deb Herbert and panel members – Clare Gibellini, Marlena Katene, Maryam Roghani, Sam Paior discuss how therapies are...
Learn moreWhat do young people with disability say about their parents? Summer Farrelly shares their experience of connecting with their family...
Learn moreIf you’d told me a year ago that I would have moved with my Autistic/ADHD child overseas in the middle...
Learn moreBeing a mum of a child with disability is full of unknowns. The baby books may give us some idea...
Learn moreIf you know me, you know I have two children, one with disability. How do you know that Dax has...
Learn moreRing, ring, ring… Mum: Hello Pam speaking School: Hi Pam, it’s Caningeraba school here. Marlena has had a little accident...
Learn moreThis roller coaster ride wasn’t what I expected when I became a parent. Six years in, I’m navigating each dip...
Learn morePeople living with disability have amazing stories to tell. Audrey O’Connor, interviewed by Deb Herbert, shares her journey from childhood to finding her voice and passion as a young woman through the medium of film. With her feature See Me, she is promoting a more diverse film industry in Australia. Audrey’s love of creativity, acting and film making is an inspiration for parents, carers and people living with a disability. Her story reframes disability and celebrates the possibilities of following one’s dreams.
Learn moreWhen I was 16, I liked Fitness and my mum said I could start getting fit and healthy. I started watching Crossfit videos and films on Instagram when I was still at high school. I started doing Crossfit and found that I could do it the same as other Crossfit people. I could keep up. I became fit and strong and loved working out.
Learn moreHaving a disability does not equate to having a boring or stagnant life. In Marlena’s presentation ‘10 things I love...
Learn moreOne parent shares her experience with early intervention and understanding her role as a parent.
Learn moreOn Thursday, 28th November 2019, Reframing Disability hosted a stakeholder launch at Parliament House. Here you can read the speech of Justine Flynn, Board Member of Reframing Disability.
Learn moreDon’t worry, we’re not here to overload your inbox. What you’ll get from us will be inspiring stories, details of upcoming events, helpful resources and other opportunities to be part of our community. From our family to yours, every fortnight or so.
Subscribe nowTo connect, celebrate and learn with parents and carers on their own beautiful journeys. Ours is a safe space where you can come to ask advice and share experiences on anything from your child's diagnosis to navigating the NDIS.
Join now