Guest blog by Laurel Lambert Laurel's daughter, Peta, and her friend Natalie, recently purchased a unit with the help of a mortgage. They also live in the Hunter, NSW, and have been through the … [Read more...]
Brothers and sisters and the orders of love
I find myself often being asked by parents and those who work in the disability sector about being a 'sibling'. Have there been difficulties growing up? How do I get my kids involved? I don't want my … [Read more...]
Possibility, peers and the spark of change
This is a follow-up piece to my blog titled Shadowlands: Institutions Big and Small and is a re-print of a newsletter article I wrote for Community Resource Unit. Great newsletter - grab a copy … [Read more...]
Risk-in vulnerability
Two vital safeguards that counter the devaluing experiences in our society are relationships and inclusion. Connection with others is part of why we’re here. To love, to be loved in return and to … [Read more...]