Disability SA

23/12/2025

15/12/2025

At Disability SA, our thoughts and hearts are with all those affected by the horrific Bondi beach attack.

If you or anyone you know needs grief support:

Griefline: Phone support for all Australians Monday to Friday and 24/7 online forums (https://griefline.org.au/get-help/online-forums/). Call 1300 845 745 from 8:00am to 8:00pm AEDT https://griefline.org.au/

Kids Helpline: 24/7 phone support and WebChat for young people aged between five and 25. Call 1800 551 800 (https://kidshelpline.com.au/)

Headspace: Centres for young people in each state and territory or check out headspace for online or phone support (https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/)

Lifeline: 24-hour support for all Australians on 13 11 14 (https://www.lifeline.org.au/)

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians with 24 hour crisis support and su***de prevention services.

14/12/2025

We are so excited to share on behalf of Flinders University a new opportunity for people with intellectual disability to undertake a Diploma In Employment Pathways. For further information contact Dr Fiona Rillotta at
pathwaysdiploma@flinders.edu.au
8201 2151
Registrations are open for 2026

10/12/2025

What an incredible day of learning and connection! 🌟

We were honoured to be invited by Together We Can to present on Autism, PDA, and Trauma during their staff training day via Teams.

Sharing education, practical strategies, and neuroaffirming approaches with other providers in the industry is something we are truly passionate about.

Empowering teams with the right knowledge helps create safer, more supportive, and more inclusive environments for the children, young people, and families we all work with. 💙🌱

Bookings for our Autism & Neurodiversity Inclusion Training are open for 2026.

Thank you again to Together We Can for having us, we absolutely love what we do! 💛

09/12/2025

We are excited to announce that in 2026 we have additional Developmental Educators joining our team and have new capacity for therapy and assessments!

We have new capacity in the Seacliff, Brighton, Moonta, Blackwood, Gawler and Barossa Valley regions! If you’ve been waiting to connect with our team, now’s the perfect time. If your school, organisation, or family is based in these areas and would like to explore support options, please get in touch with our team today.

To enquire about our services or book in to see a Developmental Educator for 2026, please email admin@disabilitysa.com.au or phone 85685107.

05/12/2025

We have had a successful year with providing Autism Inclusion Education and training to workplace organisations, schools and community groups.

So we are now taking bookings for 2026 - Let us support your workplace or school to become more inclusive for the neurodiverse.
Book before December 23rd and you can receive a 10% discount

Contact us via email - admin@disabilitysa.com.au or call us at 8568 5107

03/12/2025

Today, we proudly celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

At Disability SA, we honour the incredible contributions, leadership, and strengths of people with disability who continue to shape a future where everyone is valued, included, and able to thrive.

This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” reminds us of the powerful impact that true inclusion can have across our communities.

Every day, we work alongside individuals, families, and organisations to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and build environments where neurodivergent people feel seen, understood, and supported. Our Autism & Neurodiversity Inclusion Training is one of the ways we’re helping workplaces, schools, and community groups create safer, more accessible, and affirming spaces for all.

Join us in celebrating the inspiring leaders in our community and in continuing the movement towards equality, respect, and meaningful inclusion. 🌏✨

02/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night in Murray Bridge for the thirteenth presentation of our roadshow!

It was great connecting with everyone from the Murray Bridge and Mannum clubs. Thank you all for your time and enthusiasm in learning about inclusion and how we can further incorporate this education in supporting young athletes.

The purpose of this roadshow is to help every Little Athletics SA club all across South Australia, feel more confident supporting their athletes with Autism. We are so very grateful for the opportunity to share our Autism inclusion presentation with you all.🌻

27/11/2025

How cool is this?!

One of our Developmental Educators has headed over to Port Lincoln for the week to support a participant as they complete their deep sea diving qualification.

We LOVE seeing our participants step outside their comfort zones and take on huge goals. We’re grateful for the dedicated team who make these opportunities possible. 💪🌊

Go smash it! 🤿💙

27/11/2025

Neuroaffirming and trauma informed care in Action🚑💛

This week we had an unexpected incident at our respite house and needed support from the Birdwood and Woodside Ambulance teams when one of our participants experienced some health concerns.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible paramedics who attended. They were kind, patient, understanding and truly neurodiverse-friendly in every part of their approach. The officers sat with us for multiple hours, offering calm reassurance, helping us regulate the environment, and supporting the participant with genuine compassion.

It was a powerful reminder of the difference that neurodiversity awareness and inclusive practice can make during stressful moments. Their gentle communication and respectful support turned a difficult situation into a positive and safe experience for everyone involved.

Thank you to the Birdwood and Woodside Ambulance teams, in particular Kerry, Tim and their team. We did not manage to get everyones names but you know who you are, a very big thanks to you all. Your care meant the world to us and to our participant. 💙