My Song

06/12/2025

What sensory experiences does your child (or you) need to avoid or seek out?....

06/12/2025

Wonderful news for Australian schools...

16/11/2025

Best to be your weirdest, loudest, most real self.

Your people can find you easier.

Don’t you think?

Em 🌈

13/11/2025

Your kid with disabilities could be on Play School! Ages 4-7 apply by Nov 28th...
ABC Kids Community

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.

13/11/2025

How are you inclusive?
Mencap
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13/11/2025

This is open to disabled and neurodivergent kids
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Melbourne Youth Orchestras

The Adaptive Music Bridging Program is seeking applicants for 2026! 🎵 🌟

In partnership with Melbourne Youth Orchestras and the University of Melbourne and led by Dr Anthea Skinner from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, the program supports children with disabilities to develop their musical knowledge and skills using adaptive instruments and inclusive rehearsal techniques.

Now in its fourth successful year, the Adaptive Music Bridging Program and MYO team invite students aged 8–14 to apply. The program is open to children with a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition, or those who are Deaf or neurodiverse.

It’s designed for both new learners who’ve found it difficult to access instrumental music education, and current players whose needs aren’t met by standard instruments or teaching methods.

✨ Apply now via the 2026 Adaptive Music Bridging Program Application Form on the MYO website.

Go to our link in bio, or visit:
https://myo.org.au/program/adaptive-music-bridging-program/

12/11/2025

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03/11/2025

Minecraft is a popular sandbox game where players can build, explore, and create their own virtual worlds. But when a young autistic boy named Cameron started playing, his dad, Stuart Duncan, noticed that many autistic kids were facing unkind behavior and negativity on public servers. Parents began looking for a safe and inclusive gaming space for their children.

In 2013, Stuart launched a private Minecraft server called Autcraft, designed especially for autistic players. Only approved members can join, and everyone is treated with kindness, respect, and support. Within two days, over 750 players signed up — today, more than 17,000 gamers have played on Autcraft.

The server strengthened Stuart’s bond with his son and became a symbol of inclusive gaming, online safety, and autism awareness. Autcraft has been featured in Mojang’s The World of Minecraft and Time Magazine.

11/10/2025

October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month.

14/09/2025

Term 4 Bookings now open! For neurodivergent kids and kids with disabilities, speaking or non-speaking, ages 4-13. New families are welcome to book a free trial. Enrolments CLOSE SEPT 28TH💥 Contact Jackie for bookings/queries jackiebornstein@hotmail.com
• Group class enrolments are now open for Term 4, running fortnightly in Balwyn 2.30-3.30pm starting October 11th
- All neurodivergent expression is welcomed
- Jackie has worked with neurodivergent and disabled children for over 9 years and is skilled at adapting her classes to suit the mixed ages and needs of the children who attend
- The first aim of the class is for kids to feel safe, welcomed and able to express themselves
- Children can join in at their own pace (jump straight in, or watch if they prefer, or take time out when needed in the other rooms of the centre or in the park at the front of the centre)
- Musical activities use a range of engaging sensory items including ribbons, projector lights, stretchy bands, musical instruments, parachute, recorded music etc.
- Visual aids are used to help children with initiating ideas and making choices in the class
- Musical activities are adapted to the sensory needs of the children in the group or individial lessons e.g. volume can be lowered, sensory input decreased/increased, natural lighting only etc.
- Parents/support people are encouraged to model activities to children without any demand on child involvement unless initiated by the child
- As children feel safe and become familiar with the class space and routines, they tend to naturally join in more and enjoy engaging in the musical activities🎶🕺💃🎶

05/09/2025

MySong Music Classes is inviting new, current, and past families to their free school holiday afternoon of musical activities and park fun!
There is no cost, but bookings are essential due to limited numbers. For Neurodivergent kids ages 5-13. Join us for some musical activities in our usual music room, get to see what we are all about, meet other kids and families and, bring a snack to enjoy in the park out the front of the centre! September 20th 2.30pm in Balwyn. Contact Jackie for further deets and bookings: jackiebornstein@hotmail.com