Invisible isn’t absent: What disclosure taught me about power, being believed and our neurodivergent kids

You could sit across from me in a counselling room or hear me speak at a conference, and never know what makes it possible. I found out later in life that I'm AuDHD: Autistic and ADHD. I also live with PTSD and complex PTSD, sensory processing differences, PMDD (a...
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What is an ‘Exceeding’ childcare centre? A guide for families

If you've toured a few childcare services lately, you've probably noticed a small certificate near reception — a rating, somewhere between ‘Working Towards’ and ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standard. Most parents nod, assume it's a good sign, and keep walking. But...
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The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...
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A food garden children can run themselves

The gardens children stick with are the ones that feed them. A bed of flowers is nice to look at, but a strawberry you grew yourself is a reason to go outside before school. In south east Queensland, with a warm spring and a long summer, a child can have a food garden...
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