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17/03/2026

Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is a national non-profit, registered charity, and the National Sporting Organisation for people with disability. We are dedicated to increasing participation in grassroots sport by creating inclusive and accessible opportunities across the country.

16/03/2026

Yet another ‘journalist’ adding to community misunderstanding of the NDIS 🙄 People who have physical, intellectual, or sensory disabilities are PEOPLE who deserve to spend their own money to get a haircut, go to the movies, or do whatever else they want with their day. Yes, maybe they need support to do these things, which is all that the NDIS is funding. Would tax payers prefer their families to quit work to take them instead? Or are people with disabilities just meant to stay at home, out of sight and out of mind? 😡

25/02/2026

I haven’t done this course, but coming from the brilliant minds at Two Way Street I have no doubt it will be worth your time!

Our FREE online course - Talking About the Important Stuff - is designed to support parents of young children with communication disability, as well as professionals working alongside them.

Funded by the Australian Government, this self-paced course explores creative and supportive ways to have important conversations that build wellbeing, confidence and self-advocacy.

The course includes:
✔️ short video lessons
✔️ real-life stories
✔️ practical examples and activities
✔️ space for reflection and shared learning.

Whether you’re supporting a child or a client, this free course offers valuable tools you can use right away. Progress through the course in your own time, at your own pace.

👉 Enrol for free here: https://twowaystreet.com.au/courses/talking-about-the-important-stuff/

23/02/2026

It’s important that AAC systems contain single words, access to literacy, AND a selection of pre-stored phrases for fast use. Here are some good ones you could add!

Communication is power. ⚡ Pre-stored self-advocacy messages help AAC users to clarify, correct, request, and stand up for themselves in real time. Because their voice matters — always.

12/02/2026

This looks like a great opportunity for free support for families!

Researchers at The University of Queensland are conducting a trial of an online parenting support program for families of children diagnosed with any neurodevelopmental disability or developmental delay. All participating families receive PACT Online.

12/01/2026

I’m not so sure about saying this is an autistic Barbie when autism can look many different ways (or be not visible at all). I do however LOVE seeing a mainstream doll with adaptive tools that so many people utilise. There have been doll sized AAC toys available for a while now within this disability community, but a legit Barbie with AAC on toy shop shelves is a massive win!

09/12/2025

Did anyone catch this episode of Grey’s Anatomy last week? I love that it depicted an AAC user and highlighted why AAC systems should be out and with the user not tucked away ‘safely’ in their bag.

04/12/2025

Unfortunately a ‘journalist’ wrote an article in the Financial Review saying that speech pathology (and other therapies) aren’t evidence-based and that we are essentially tutors claiming to know more so than we can rort the system and take money from the NDIS. My four year undergrad degree then three year PhD beg to differ. Maybe they should have checked their own evidence before spreading damaging misinformation!! 😡

Australia is pumping infinite money into supply-constrained markets such as disability and childcare, while the government also mandates and helps fund hefty wage increases in these sectors.

13/11/2025

I’d love to see an AAC user featured on Play School!

Do you know a child who'd love to be on Play School? 👀

Play School are on the lookout for children with disability to appear in our 'Through The Windows' segments for new and exciting upcoming series! ✨🎥

Full instructions on how to make a submission can be found below.
Submissions close Friday 28th November at 11:59pm AEST.

02/09/2025

Hi Everyone! Alison (and Lara) here. I’m back from maternity leave and have speech pathology appointments available for Term 4. Please get in touch to book a time before they’re all gone!

09/06/2025

🔔 Action Required: Important Changes to LAMP Words for Life App 🔔

PRC-Saltillo, the creator of LAMP has announced that a new version of LAMP Words for Life is now available.

While your current app will continue to work, upgrading before September 2025 will ensure uninterrupted access to your communication tools.

The existing app will be removed from the App Store this September. This means you won't be able to reinstall it or receive updates on your device after this date.

Please follow the instructions at the following link for information on how to upgrade:
https://www.liberator.co.uk/blog/blog/2025/06/05/lamp-wfl-app-upgrade/

Does this upgrade cost money?
No, current users can switch to the new LAMP Words for Life version at no cost.

Will I lose my current settings?
We recommend backing up your vocabulary before transferring to the new app. No current settings or vocabularies will be migrated over to the new app, so your current settings should be noted and stored. Please follow the link above to see the video tutorial on how to do this.

Ready to try the new and improved LAMP Words for Life app? We're excited to offer all LAMP WFL app users a NEW version with more languages and features to better support...

21/11/2024

I’m always on the hunt to find new and engaging resources so was excited to come across these alphabet sand moulds at Kmart! I can see them being a fun ‘sensory pencil’ for early literacy learners and an engaging activity for clients who love to use and talk about the alphabet. If only they came in lower case too!