by Kirsty | Apr 5, 2019 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
For this weeks’ “5 Things” post, I welcome Lauren from Careseekers, an online digital platform that links individuals and families to care and support workers. Careseekers is built on the idea that technology should be an enabler, not a roadblock, to...
by Kirsty | Mar 18, 2019 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
I’ve been quiet around these parts as I’m developing training for teachers and professionals, to help them improve relationships with parents. As I’ve been working on course material and delivering presentations, it’s hit me just how much...
by Kirsty | Jan 8, 2019 | Carer, Parents, Special Needs
A few years back I wrote a post detailing the new year resolutions I would love to make as a special needs parent. I’m sure you’d be able to probably relate to them as well: Being more patient Cutting myself more slack Not comparing myself or my kids to...
by Kirsty | Dec 9, 2018 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
Calling all parents and carers to children with disability or special needs. I need your input into the 2018 PSNP Parent Carer Survey. This survey is easy to complete (there’s only 6 questions in total) and will only take a few minutes of your time. The...
by Kirsty | Mar 19, 2018 | Carer, Disability, Parents
This post is a follow on from 5 Things Special Needs Parents Should Know About the NDIS. In this post, my guest NDIS planner further explains 3 reasons the NDIS may decline your claim for support and why certain supports are not usually funded through the NDIS. These...
by Kirsty | Jan 23, 2017 | Carer, Parents, Special Needs
I wish you knew how unrelenting special needs parenting can be. To be fair, I sometimes don’t realise how much constant pressure I’m under. I’m too busy most days, trying to keep afloat, to analyse my situation in any great detail. It’s not...
