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Family Camps
Bron and Maggie chat to Kristie about her experience at the Side by Side family camps. Kristie and her son Jye have attended 3 family camps over the last 3 years. Kristie shares what it is like for herself and Jye to attend the family camps.
Highlights from our latest family camp at Serpentine
Mandurah boat cruise December 2023
Some of the Side by Side families spent a morning on the Mandurah estuary, having a boat cruise to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities. It’s really exciting to see the families get together socially
Parent carer training weekend video October 2022
Parent Training September 2023
Parent carer training weekend, December 2022
Side by Side mums got together for some training over the weekend 2-4 December 2022. The parent training weekend was held in Warnbro. One of the highlights was a group discussion with behaviour support practitioner Bridget Scott from Microboards Australia.
Side by Side Family Camp November 2022
Mandurah Dolphin Cruise
The Side by Side families had a great time on the water in Mandurah - here are some photos of the day.
Side by Side Family Camp
Here are some photos of a fun-packed weekend where families from our Side by Side group got together to share experiences and support each other. Hosted by Maggie and Bron from Side by Side. (November 2021)
March 2022 parent training weekend
Side by Side Podcast | Video Chats
NDIS Where do I start?
Maggie talks about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how to get ready for a planning meeting and understand the funding sections of a NDIS plan.
Podcast about support workers
Bron and Maggie have a conversation about support workers - what is challenging and what is helpful.
Podcast with Fabian
Fabian is one of our Side-by-Side Dads. He is passionate about sharing his journey as a parent to his son Kody who is Autistic and has complex communication needs.
Podcast about inclusive education and a lifetime of opportunities
Bron and Maggie talk to Beth about her daughter's experience of inclusive education in a state school and then life after school. Beth is a great advocate for inclusion and giving things a go! Beth also works at Developmental Disability WA.
Podcast with Cat about advocating in the hospital
Bron and Maggie talk to Cat about her experience with her son in the hospital system. Cat talks about some useful strategies you can use to help advocate for your loved one.
Podcast about Jamie transitioning to a new home (2026)
Maggie and Bron discuss the steps it has taken to transition Jamie to his new home. You will get some ideas about supported independent living options, transition plans and support staff.
Update about Jamie Moving Out
Bron and Maggie talk about what is happening in the latest developments of Jamie moving out of home.
Podcast Plumtree Pictability
Maggie talks about Plumtree Services and their Pictability tool which helps families to create a vision and goals for the child, the family and yourself. If you are interested in learning more about Plumtree Services, please visit their website.
Podcast with Adam from Carers WA
Bron and Maggie speak with Carers WA counsellor Adam about self compassion. Adam talks about his experience as a counsellor and how people get stuck in “survival mode’. Adam talks about being self-compassionate and shares some of his ideas about why people find self-care so difficult.
Jamie Moving Out
Bron and Maggie talk about having a vision for moving out of home.
Podcast about life after school
Maggie and Bron talk to Leticia about her experiences as a parent of a young woman with disabilities who has finished school. What does life look like now? How do you prepare for life after school? Leticia is also an advocate at Developmental Disability WA.
NDIS and Behaviour Support Webinar
Replay of DDWA webinar about challenging behaviour and accessing behaviour support in the NDIS. Hosted by Maggie and Bron from Side by Side.
Podcast about Communication
Bron and Maggie have a conversation with Laura Jones about communication and some of the myths that people encounter when thinking about alternative communication.
Podcast with Max about Education
Bron and Maggie have a conversation with Max about education. Max is an individual advocate at DDWA and has extensive experience with advocacy in the schooling system.
Podcast with Jaqui about Microboards
Bron and Maggie talk with Jaquie Mills from Microboards Australia about being intentional with creating networks, considering both informal and formal supports, and relevant training. This is about planning for the future for your loved one with the culture of the social model of disability. They talk about person centered planning and how to start a Microboard. If you want further information about Microboards Australia, then click here: Microboards Australia – My life to the max – choice control friends
Podcast about guardianship
Bron and Maggie talk to Maxine Drake, a disability advocate from DDWA about Guardianship. What is Guardianship and do we need to have it?
Podcast with Lud Allen
Maggie and Bron talk to Lud Allen, a sexologist from South Australia, about sexuality and some upcoming consultation sessions in 2023.
Aemy chats to us about her son's communication method
Bron and Maggie have a conversation with Aemy about communication. Jayelan is Aemy's son and he uses a letterboard to communicate. Aemy talks about their journey and how it has led Jayelan to starting his own micro-enterprise business. Aemy is happy to talk to others wanting further information about this. The Ted Talk mentioned in the podcast is called The Power of Finding Your Voice - Parisa Khosravi.
Ted talk link (The Power of Finding Your Voice) is found on YouTube
https://youtu.be/n-AE1ClEZEA?si=6TS_ZIiCed-2F0hs
Top Tips with Tarna
One of our Side by Side mums, Tarna, talks about friendships, self care and being true to yourself.
Dental Surgery
Maggie and Bron discuss dental issues and what happened when Jamie had to get his wisdom teeth removed.
Side by Side Podcast: Series One
Episode 1. A Sibling's Perspective
Maggie talks to Hannah about being a sibling to someone with challenging behaviour.
Episode 2. A Dad's Perspective
Maggie talks to Gavin about being a Dad to someone with challenging behaviour.
Episode 3. Sexuality
Maggie talks about sexuality.
Episode 4. Behaviour Support
Maggie talks about behaviour support.
Episode 5. Supported Decision Making
Maggie talks with Hannah about supported decision making and creating a network of supporters.
COVID-19
Antigen Saliva Test (Lollipop Test)
Maggie talks about using the lollypop test.
COVID Vaccine
Maggie shares her experience getting Jamie vaccinated.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)
Maggie talks about her experience doing a RAT.
Oral Rapid Antigen Rapid
Maggie talks about using the oral test (not nasal).
Mask Exemptions
Maggie talks about mask exemptions for people with disability.
COVID Vacinations At Home
Here is some information about Covid vaccinations at home or booking in to the sensory clinics. Booking can be made by phone: 13 COVID (1326843) or by submitting a booking form.
Diagnosis, now what?
Health | Safety
Non Contact Thermometers and Chewable Panadol
Sleep
Incident Reports
NDIS | Supports
Tips for Review Time
Maggie shares some tips for review time - your support worker can give an overview on the supports they provided
What can I get with my NDIS funding?
Nominees for NDIS, Centrelink and Medicare
Young Carers Program
Centrelink
Support Workers | Supporters
Support Workers
Maggie’s shares some tips on finding support workers, your expectations, advertising and training.
Behaviour | Communication
Resisting supports or services
Maggie shares some tips on what to do if your loved one resists receiving supports or services.
Using Visual Supports
Laura from the DDWA team talks about how to use visual supports in an empowering way.
Photo Cards / Proof of Age
Maggie talks about how to get a photo card for your loved one with disability.
All About Me Books
Maggie talks about using 'All about me' books and how they can be used to support people to know and understand your child.
Sexuality | Relationships
Sexuality
Maggie talks about some helpful resources and organisations that support issues around sexuality.
