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In our new research, we have explored how podcasts about mental health can be designed in a way that reduces stigma and discrimination.

Some babies bottom-shuffle along. Others commando crawl on their tummy. Some babies move hands first with their bent knees following along like they are playing game of leapfrog.

Our study shows when children first present for neurodevelopmental assessment they are also likely to have mental health concerns.

There are four signs of parental burnout and four positive things parents can do to take care of themselves as well as their kids.

Though more research is needed, the idea is a relatively small amount of support early on can help prevent future difficulties.

Plans to use buying power to save money on assistive technology for NDIS participants should be approached with caution. Otherwise, savings may come at the cost of a person-first approach.

Plans to ‘bulk buy’ assistive technology for NDIS participants should be approached with caution. Otherwise, savings may come at the cost of a person-first approach.

Disability has been called the world’s largest minority and is a group any person can join at any time in their life. It befits us all to dismantle discrimination.

How can the concept of ‘evidence-based practice’ be applied to individualised disability support?

People with disability have a worrying sense of deja vu about the current NDIS cost concerns.