Jonelle Fraser Âû Aurora Learning

08/11/2025

04/11/2025

The United Nations has announced the theme for 2025.

The theme is ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’.

We will update you when more information becomes available.

See the comments below for the announcement. 👇

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

A long-awaited review of WA’s outdated School Education Act has been tabled in parliament, but not every is happy.

23/10/2025

Not enough is being done to prevent children being denied enrolment at WA schools because of their disability, advocates say.

20/10/2025

Homeschooling rates are rising rapidly, but the majority of growth has been among those considered "accidental" or "unwilling" homeschoolers.

Some parents say mainstream schools are simply not coping with bullying or neurodiversity, driving their decision.

The ABC wants to hear from you. Have you ever considered homeschooling? Why or why not?

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20/10/2025

It’s Invisible Disabilities Week (19–25 October)! 🌻

Around 80–85% of people with a disability have one that isn’t visible. These include neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health, and chronic conditions that aren’t always immediately apparent.

Not all disabilities are visible — but a little understanding and kindness can go a long way in making everyone feel seen and supported.

Image description: A green graphic with sunflower design promoting Invisible Disabilities Week, 19th–25th October. It features a Sunflower lanyard, a person icon with a sunflower, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower logo.

11/10/2025

For many living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), mental health is not a separate chapter, it’s woven into every part of the story.

Too often, symptoms start young and are dismissed, misinterpreted, or explained away. People spend years, sometimes decades, searching for answers, navigating a system that overlooks or minimizes their pain.

That long road to recognition is not just frustrating. It’s traumatic. Many in our community carry deep scars from being told it’s “all in their head,” from enduring unnecessary treatments, or from being gaslit when their bodies were trying to speak.

This repeated dismissal doesn’t fade once a diagnosis finally arrives. It leaves lasting impacts: medical PTSD, severe anxiety, deep mistrust of healthcare, and for too many, thoughts of self-harm or su***de. These are not rare exceptions, they are patterns we hear again and again, and they speak to the urgent need for early recognition, better education of healthcare professionals, and a healthcare system that listens and believes from the very first appointment.

On , we must face this truth head-on: the mental toll of living with an undiagnosed or misunderstood chronic and rare conditions can be as life-altering as the physical symptoms themselves. Early, accurate diagnosis and trauma-informed care are not optional, they are lifesaving.

No one should have to fight to be believed. People with and deserve compassionate, trauma-informed care that includes as a vital part of every treatment plan. Integrating emotional and psychological support into multidisciplinary care isn’t a luxury; it’s a lifeline that can change lives.

07/10/2025

Leaving this here for your comments …

A heavily redacted document provided following a protracted freedom of information application has seen frustrations over a long-promised review of WA’s Education Act reach a new peak.

23/09/2025

21/09/2025

This! ♥️🕊️✌️