Growing Abilities Together

14/12/2025

Have you heard of kidz bop?
A great fun activity the whole family can get moving and dance away together!! 😁

Official music video of the KIDZ BOP Kids performing !🎧 Listen to more KIDZ BOP on Amazon: https://link.kidzbop.com/ListenNowOnAmazonmusicSpotif...

25/11/2025

This might be a great opportunity for families to reach out and see if they might qualify for a disability parking permit.

From today, the disability parking permit scheme in South Australia has expanded to include a broader range of disabilities and conditions.

This is intended to modernise the scheme and better meet the needs of people with disabilities including those who are legally blind and those with a significant cognitive, behavioural or neurological impairment such as autism.

For more information, visit https://dit.sa.gov.au/licensing-registration/disability-parking-permits or call 1300 366 424 for free information and advice today.

25/11/2025

New peer network for autistic carers 🎉

JFA PO starting the Autistic Carers Network in February 2026 – a peer group for autistic adults who are carers.
This peer network is for autistic individuals who are carers.
Formal and self-diagnosis are both equally welcome.

New peer network for autistic carers 🎉

We’re starting the Autistic Carers Network in February 2026 – a peer group for autistic adults who are carers.

This network is:
- Co-designed and hosted by autistic people
- A space that centres your wellbeing, identity and perspective
- A place to share strategies for managing sensory needs, energy and mental health
- A chance to explore the intersection of being autistic and being a caregiver
- For people 18+ who want to connect with people who “get it”

This peer network is for autistic individuals who are carers.
Formal and self-diagnosis are both equally recognised.

📩 Want to join?
Email Olenka: olenkat@purpleorange.org.au
Or fill out the expression of interest form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJuGzk-meEmQRsMjRoM051GTrzuZuCREptVwYDqKrfBUN1MzVVNMUTE3RlRLTVNJVUFZTks4OFdGViQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

04/11/2025

Thanks to all that came to support this great cause and to all the people that donated prizes.

04/11/2025

It’s national DE week! I am very proud to be a developmental educator (DE) and love my job.
No 2 days are the same.
This week we celebrate 🥳 all DEs across Australia. Keep up the great work!

📣 Call to Action

We want YOU to be part of the story!
Submit your photo, short video, or creative entry that captures “A Day in the Life of a DE.” Show us your proudest moments, inspiring connections, and the impact you make.

Your entry can include:
🖼️ Photos or images of your work in action
🎥 Short video clips (max 30 seconds)
🎨 Posters or creative reflections
🏆 Prizes Awarded For:
✨ Most Inspiring Moment
✨ Most Creative Capture
✨ Best Showcase of DE Impact
📅 Entries Close: Friday 7th November, 9am
🏅 Winners Announced: At the DEA AGM & Awards Ceremony
📩 Submit via Google Form https://forms.gle/tbDBtr4KH6iDpsTP6
or email: administration@deai.com.au
Let’s show the nation what DEs do — Beyond the Labels.

30/10/2025

Soooo proud 🥹 of this guy (understatement) and had to share. Such an amazing achievement. 😍🥰🤩

28/10/2025

Tonight’s the night! Come down and say hi 👋 and help raise much needed funds to help supporting kids with vision loss accessing sports ⚽️

Hi everyone there is one week to go grab your tickets now it’s going to be a great night

27/10/2025

This looks so cool 😎

22/10/2025

14/10/2025

Applications are open for the young carer bursary program.
Check out the links attached to find out more.

Applications for Young Carer Bursary Program are now open.
Don’t miss your opportunity to apply and receive $4,000.

To learn more and apply, visit https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/bursary/young-carer-bursary/

Applications for the 2026 Young Carer Bursary Program will close at 11:59pm AEDT on 7 November 2025.

14/10/2025

With this many young carers chances are you may know someone that might care for a loved one - sibling - parent or other significant person.
Another reason to always show kindness.

It's . There are 3 million Aussies (around 1 in 8) that are unpaid carers. This includes more than 391,000 unpaid carers who are under the age of 25.