I Have Something to Say

28/04/2026

Did you know Princess Ana and Moana can sign?! Disney has re-animated a few songs with the characters using American Sign Language! Interestingly they seemed to use the less popular songs and I’d love to see more (and in Auslan) but it’s a great start! Maybe next time they can make Olaf use an AAC system when he starts to melt ⛄️ ☀️Available on Disney Plus.

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.