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 | Oct 1, 2018 | Parents, Relationships, Special Needs
There’s a part of me that has always shied away from this sort of post. The superstitious side of me doesn’t want to tempt fate by giving relationship advice. However, the practical side of me knows this is a huge issue for special needs families. How do...
by Kirsty | Sep 19, 2018 | News
This time last week, I presented a keynote and two workshops at the Getting tht Right Fit Conference in Adelaide. I was invited by Disability Policy & Programs (SA Department of Education), to share my education journey as a special needs parent. It was an honour...
by Kirsty | Jun 18, 2018 | Parents
For a long time now, I’ve woken up exhausted. It doesn’t matter whether I go to bed early or late. It doesn’t seem to make a difference if I have to get up early or get to sleep in. Even having a rare full night’s sleep doesn’t help me....
