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The Kiind team is thrilled to set up a stall today at the Kelpies for Kids Brave Bush Kids Muster at Claremont Showground!

This event has been designed for regional families whose child is currently in Perth for medical treatment.

Kiind will be there and would love to connect with you. If you’re attending, please stop by our stall to say hello!

We have a range of information and resources available to support you on your journey, including guidance on accessing services and supports both locally and within regional communities.

The day will feature a variety of entertainment, activities and opportunities to connect with other families, along with food trucks and exhibitors offering valuable services and support.

If you’re attending, we look forward to seeing you there 💜

Parents, carers and kin across WA are invited to play a vital role in shaping how the Thriving Kids program is designed and delivered.

Thriving Kids is a national initiative designed to provide additional support for children aged 0–8 years (inclusive) with developmental delay and/or autism with low to moderate support needs, along with their families and carers. It aims to ensure children and families can access appropriate supports to help them in their everyday lives.

Kiind is working with the Department of Communities to host a series of consultation sessions to better understand the experiences, needs, and priorities of WA families. These sessions are a valuable opportunity to have your voice heard.

What’s involved?

🟣 Attend one session, with multiple online options and flexible times available during the school term
🟣 Option to participate in-person in Kalgoorlie
🟣 All participants who attend an online or in-person session will be eligible for paid participation to the value of $100

👉 If you'd like to attend an online or in-person session, follow the link to express your interest today: https://bit.ly/4vw82mQ

Your feedback is essential in helping design a service that truly meets the needs of WA families.

Today marks the beginning of Disability Pride Month. Throughout July, we celebrate the diversity, history and achievements of people with disability.

Now more than ever, it is essential that people with disability are seen, heard and valued, particularly at a time of system reform.

At Kiind, we are proud to support a community of families raising children with disability, as well as parents and carers who live with disability themselves.

The Disability Pride flag reflects the diversity of the community, with each colour representing diverse experiences:

🟢 Green: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
🔵 Blue: Psychosocial disabilities
⚪ White: Sensory disabilities
🟡 Yellow: Neurodiversity and developmental disabilities
🔴 Red: Physical disabilities
⚫ Charcoal background: Symbolises the anger and mourning for victims of violence and abuse

This month, and every month, we stand alongside the disability community in celebrating identity and working towards a more inclusive future.

See the comments to find out more 👇