It is such a crazy busy time of year for everyone! Teachers are exhausted, kids are DONE and there is always so much on.
The release of the
NDIS review yesterday includes major reform of the disability ecosystem outside the NDIS, with
States agreeing to provide more and expanded services for people with disability, both those on the NDIS and those not eligible for it.
As a parent, I know the struggle to find $10,000 to $20,000 per year to privately fund occupational therapy, speech pathology, educational assessments and tutoring while advocating for accommodations at school.
You do what you need to for your children. But I know we - and so many families - have haemorraghed financially and emotionally as we have for fought for support for our kids across complex and confusing systems.
I sincerely hope these foundational supports will extend to support for children who have not been eligible for individual funding through the existing education, health or disability systems.
This includes children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, developmental coordination disorder, communication disorders, tic disorders and ADHD.
As well as medical conditions such as congenital heart disease and epilepsy.
And finally, a HUGE thank you to every incredible Mum, Dad, school psychologist, teacher, principal, therapist, practice manager, GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician who has reached out with support and encouragement this year.
Enjoy the holidays, I'm looking forward to spending time at the beach with our kiddos. Until the next update,
