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Parent carer training weekend video October 2022
Rockingham Parent Training
Parents and carers from our Side by Side group got together for a weekend of fun and learning in October (2021). Here are some photos from our time together.
Side by Side Family Camp November 2022
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.
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
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.
Jamie Moving Out
Bron and Maggie talk about having a vision for moving out of home.
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 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 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 with Lud Allen
Maggie and Bron talk to Lud Allen, a sexologist from South Australia, about sexuality and some upcoming consultation sessions in 2023.
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.
FAQ's | Articles
All About Me Book (What is important to and for me)
How do I advertise for support workers for my child with challenging behaviours?
What about my Child’s Mental Health
How do I let my child’s teacher know about their interests and stressors?
Behaviour Support Plans, Management Plans & Supports
Maggie talks about Nominees
How can families provide training to support workers?
What if I don’t have a behaviour support plan or funding, but I need help to support behaviour and aggression at home and school?
How do I find a behaviour support practitioner?
