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Celebrating the Work Prep Connect Graduation on International Day of People with Disability

What is the Work Prep Connect Program? The 10 week Work Prep Connect Program provides students with valuable skills in retail and hospitality. Held at the Somewhere Nice op shop and café, the program gives students practical experience in areas such as cash handling, organising, and customer service. These are skills that will help them

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Is your child a picky eater?

Participants are needed for research exploring experiences of mealtimes and eating for children and young people with disabilities who are picky eaters Many children and young people with disabilities experience restricted eating which impacts on their ability to participate in family mealtimes and celebrations. There is currently an opportunity for children and young people with

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Embracing Inclusion with Sensitive and Auslan Santa Photos

As the festive season approaches, the joy of Christmas photos with Santa fills many hearts. But for families with children who have sensory sensitivities or those who communicate through Auslan, the experience of meeting Santa can sometimes come with challenges. This year, Westfield Liverpool is offering Sensitive Santa and Auslan Santa sessions, creating an inclusive

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Prepare, Action, Recovery in Emergencies FREE Online Workshop

Autism STEP Australia spectrum education and person-centred autism training. They specialise in supporting autistic and neurodiverse people to transition through life stages, from education to employment, and ultimately independence. In November they are holding a FREE online workshop: Prepare Action, Response, Recovery (PARE) for Autistic Youth and Adults in Emergencies. Workshop Overview An empowering workshop

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Redirecting Pinching Skin Behaviours: A Gentle Approach

Pinching can be a common behaviour in children, particularly those with sensory needs. Often, they aren’t trying to hurt anyone, but instead, they’re seeking sensory input. Pinching provides deep pressure, which some children find calming. It can also be a way to express feelings of stress, anxiety, or frustration when they don’t have other ways

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