A Dad’s Perspective
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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.
How do you define happiness? When did you know you were in love? How long is a piece of string?...
Learn moreAt Kindred, we believe in the power of shared experiences. We’ve gathered insights from fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other important...
Learn moreTracey is a Mum to five children aged between 7 and 27 years old. She shares how she supported her...
Learn moreMelo is Dad to two children; his youngest, Victoria, now 12, has intellectual and physical disabilities. Melo shares how another...
Learn moreOur little guy Miller completed our family when he arrived in January 2020. He had deep brown eyes and a...
Learn moreA parent’s reflection of Kindred’s online MyTime peer groups Being a parent of a child with disability, no two days...
Learn moreMy journey into parenthood took a sharp turn I never saw coming. The vision I held for myself as a...
Learn moreIn the early days, after my son’s diagnosis, I struggled with the word carer a lot. Up until this point,...
Learn moreBy 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 moreA Life no Less Al Graham is a 21-year-old man with a passion for rugby league (the Eels), V8 cars,...
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 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 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 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 moreOne parent shares her experience with early intervention and understanding her role as a parent.
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