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Welcome to the new home of #TheANPA!
The ANPA advocates for and with #Neurodivergent parents in #Australia, in alignment with the #UnitedNations Convention on the Rights of Persons with #Disabilities (#UNCRPD) 2008.
Stay tuned for more.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs! 🤜 ♥
The ANPA advocates for and with #Neurodivergent parents in #Australia, in alignment with the #UnitedNations Convention on the Rights of Persons with #Disabilities (#UNCRPD) 2008.
Stay tuned for more.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs! 🤜 ♥
Fun fact:
Committee that declined GPs in Hazelbrook their prescriber status, the stimulants advisory committee, has a high number of private practitioners.
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Committee that declined GPs in Hazelbrook their prescriber status, the stimulants advisory committee, has a high number of private practitioners.
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February 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Fun fact:
Committee that declined GPs in Hazelbrook their prescriber status, the stimulants advisory committee, has a high number of private practitioners.
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Committee that declined GPs in Hazelbrook their prescriber status, the stimulants advisory committee, has a high number of private practitioners.
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The new NDIS Reform Advisory Committee is a joke.
They know what needs to be done.
They just don't want to do it.
No. More. Committees.
We will die of shock if anyone but the most centrist and govt pleasing candidates are on it, also.
#NDIS
They know what needs to be done.
They just don't want to do it.
No. More. Committees.
We will die of shock if anyone but the most centrist and govt pleasing candidates are on it, also.
#NDIS
February 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The new NDIS Reform Advisory Committee is a joke.
They know what needs to be done.
They just don't want to do it.
No. More. Committees.
We will die of shock if anyone but the most centrist and govt pleasing candidates are on it, also.
#NDIS
They know what needs to be done.
They just don't want to do it.
No. More. Committees.
We will die of shock if anyone but the most centrist and govt pleasing candidates are on it, also.
#NDIS
NSW Health is blocking GPs at Hazelbrook ADHD Clinic from diagnosing & prescribing after their study ends. This model is life-changing—families need it! Read the press release from #TheANPA: tinyurl.com/ptsf7uad
Share or tag your State #MP if you are in #NSW.
#ADHDCare #Neurodivergent #NSWPol
Share or tag your State #MP if you are in #NSW.
#ADHDCare #Neurodivergent #NSWPol
Press Statement 24 Feb 2025 ANPA Calls for Urgent Action to Protect ADHD Care at Hazelbrook Practice
Press Statement: ANPA Calls for Urgent Action to Protect ADHD Care at Hazelbrook Practice For Immediate Release 24 February, 2025. The Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association (ANPA) is calling...
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February 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NSW Health is blocking GPs at Hazelbrook ADHD Clinic from diagnosing & prescribing after their study ends. This model is life-changing—families need it! Read the press release from #TheANPA: tinyurl.com/ptsf7uad
Share or tag your State #MP if you are in #NSW.
#ADHDCare #Neurodivergent #NSWPol
Share or tag your State #MP if you are in #NSW.
#ADHDCare #Neurodivergent #NSWPol
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Nine-year-old girl with autism sedated and removed from Uniting NDIS office - Illawarra Mercury https://ift.tt/rDR8Akx
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February 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Nine-year-old girl with autism sedated and removed from Uniting NDIS office - Illawarra Mercury https://ift.tt/rDR8Akx
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This is the NDIS under Labor.
#NDIS How it's going.
NDIA: Here's a plan that doesn't cover everything that you need.
Me: Ok, I'll work creatively to find cost effective solutions to get the most out of my funds.
NDIS changes 2024: You can't have anything that's outside the box! That's cheating. We'll fine you 👮.
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NDIA: Here's a plan that doesn't cover everything that you need.
Me: Ok, I'll work creatively to find cost effective solutions to get the most out of my funds.
NDIS changes 2024: You can't have anything that's outside the box! That's cheating. We'll fine you 👮.
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February 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This is the NDIS under Labor.
We are very concerned by reports that the ADHD shared care GP clinic is Hazelbrook has had its prescribing capacity removed by #NSWHealth
We are meeting with stakeholders this week to discuss concerns + actions to take to keep this vital service available to the #NDCommunity in the #BlueMountains
We are meeting with stakeholders this week to discuss concerns + actions to take to keep this vital service available to the #NDCommunity in the #BlueMountains
February 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We are very concerned by reports that the ADHD shared care GP clinic is Hazelbrook has had its prescribing capacity removed by #NSWHealth
We are meeting with stakeholders this week to discuss concerns + actions to take to keep this vital service available to the #NDCommunity in the #BlueMountains
We are meeting with stakeholders this week to discuss concerns + actions to take to keep this vital service available to the #NDCommunity in the #BlueMountains
Do we matter enough to protect?
We do, to each other.
We do, to each other.
February 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Do we matter enough to protect?
We do, to each other.
We do, to each other.
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Now do pensions, healthcare, industrial awards / courts, Gonski, NDIS, childcare, ma/paternity leave, family court / garnishing, parenting payments and more...
No matter how you feel about the Australian Labor Party right now, remember this—Labor championed sick leave for all of us. #auspol
February 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Now do pensions, healthcare, industrial awards / courts, Gonski, NDIS, childcare, ma/paternity leave, family court / garnishing, parenting payments and more...
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The NDIA has erased Axel’s disabilities—literally vanished from his file overnight. No explanation. No reassessment. Just gone.
His intellectual disability? Gone.
His severe pain condition? Gone.
His right to live at home with his family? Under attack.
#DISABILITY #NDIS
His intellectual disability? Gone.
His severe pain condition? Gone.
His right to live at home with his family? Under attack.
#DISABILITY #NDIS
🚨 HELP AXEL FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE NDIS! 🚨
The NDIA has erased Axel’s disabilities—literally vanished from his file overnight. No explanation. No reassessment. Just gone. His intellectual disability? Gone.His severe pain condition? Gone.His right to live at home with his family? Under attack. This isn’t an accident. This is a tactic—one that forces families into crisis, strips away support, and pushes disabled people into group homes.
axai.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The NDIA has erased Axel’s disabilities—literally vanished from his file overnight. No explanation. No reassessment. Just gone.
His intellectual disability? Gone.
His severe pain condition? Gone.
His right to live at home with his family? Under attack.
#DISABILITY #NDIS
His intellectual disability? Gone.
His severe pain condition? Gone.
His right to live at home with his family? Under attack.
#DISABILITY #NDIS
Thanks to everyone who came to our #AGM yesterday. It was a lovely meeting. We elected a new board of 6 committee members. Continuing as Pres is Sarah Langston, Vice Pres elect is Michael Coles, Sec is Alecia Bryant. General board members - Kate McCann, Kathleen Murphy, and Louise Cooper. Go team!
February 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to our #AGM yesterday. It was a lovely meeting. We elected a new board of 6 committee members. Continuing as Pres is Sarah Langston, Vice Pres elect is Michael Coles, Sec is Alecia Bryant. General board members - Kate McCann, Kathleen Murphy, and Louise Cooper. Go team!
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When the NDIS turns off the music www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/02... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
When the NDIS turns off the music
After surviving a devastating brain injury, music therapy has given this NDIS client a chance to communicate with the world, but cuts to the scheme could end all that.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
When the NDIS turns off the music www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/02... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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Musk said he could end it with $6 billion if the UN gave him a proposal. They gave it to him. He didn't look at it & instead spent $55 billion on Twitter.
February 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Musk said he could end it with $6 billion if the UN gave him a proposal. They gave it to him. He didn't look at it & instead spent $55 billion on Twitter.
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We need a lot more federal politicians coming to the Northern Territory, to listen and learn, and that’s why I'm here now. The community are loud and clear that CLP moves to lock up 10 year old kids do not represent their values and won't make anyone safer.
February 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We need a lot more federal politicians coming to the Northern Territory, to listen and learn, and that’s why I'm here now. The community are loud and clear that CLP moves to lock up 10 year old kids do not represent their values and won't make anyone safer.
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The oldest Robodebt proverb: the junior staffers were always right
Public pressure paved the way for the reconsideration of the NACC's appalling original decision.
Does make one wonder about how many other non-investigations the NACC may have got wrong.
A shout-out to the junior NACC officer who recommended investigating the #Robotdebt6 but got overruled.
Does make one wonder about how many other non-investigations the NACC may have got wrong.
A shout-out to the junior NACC officer who recommended investigating the #Robotdebt6 but got overruled.
February 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The oldest Robodebt proverb: the junior staffers were always right
Our AGM was rescheduled to next Saturday cos our Prez woz a bit too tired for a meeting. Modeling that "can't" is very real, and nobody should force themselves or be forced to try to push through access needs. Can't is can't. Be the change and sometimes, we lead by being...human.
February 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our AGM was rescheduled to next Saturday cos our Prez woz a bit too tired for a meeting. Modeling that "can't" is very real, and nobody should force themselves or be forced to try to push through access needs. Can't is can't. Be the change and sometimes, we lead by being...human.
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No one is immune from disability. It can happen to anyone at anytime, regardless of how 'young and healthy' you are.
Stop believing you will be the exception, and start engaging in disability justice. It's far easier to fight for better support and treatment while you still have your health.
Stop believing you will be the exception, and start engaging in disability justice. It's far easier to fight for better support and treatment while you still have your health.
February 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
No one is immune from disability. It can happen to anyone at anytime, regardless of how 'young and healthy' you are.
Stop believing you will be the exception, and start engaging in disability justice. It's far easier to fight for better support and treatment while you still have your health.
Stop believing you will be the exception, and start engaging in disability justice. It's far easier to fight for better support and treatment while you still have your health.
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In January @albomp.bsky.social invested $200M from the National Reconstruction Fund into Gina’s planned Arafura mining & processing facility. But when it comes to steel in Whyalla,👇#FOI shows👇not a dicky bird. Labor backs a billionaire who backs the LNP, but not SA steel workers.🤦♂️ #auspol
February 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In January @albomp.bsky.social invested $200M from the National Reconstruction Fund into Gina’s planned Arafura mining & processing facility. But when it comes to steel in Whyalla,👇#FOI shows👇not a dicky bird. Labor backs a billionaire who backs the LNP, but not SA steel workers.🤦♂️ #auspol
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Dear parent who bought their kid KAZOO VALENTINES to pass out in 2nd grade today,
Your days are numbered.
Love,
Every other parent
Your days are numbered.
Love,
Every other parent
February 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Dear parent who bought their kid KAZOO VALENTINES to pass out in 2nd grade today,
Your days are numbered.
Love,
Every other parent
Your days are numbered.
Love,
Every other parent
February 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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I love this.
And I feel that I would have loved Barbara, too.
I am also a solidly built woman, and awful when hungry.
h/t Adam (@adamgreattweet):
"hope someone says this about me one day"
Plaque on a bench:
FOR BARBARA
Who was awful when hungry but otherwise pretty solid.
And I feel that I would have loved Barbara, too.
I am also a solidly built woman, and awful when hungry.
h/t Adam (@adamgreattweet):
"hope someone says this about me one day"
Plaque on a bench:
FOR BARBARA
Who was awful when hungry but otherwise pretty solid.
February 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I love this.
And I feel that I would have loved Barbara, too.
I am also a solidly built woman, and awful when hungry.
h/t Adam (@adamgreattweet):
"hope someone says this about me one day"
Plaque on a bench:
FOR BARBARA
Who was awful when hungry but otherwise pretty solid.
And I feel that I would have loved Barbara, too.
I am also a solidly built woman, and awful when hungry.
h/t Adam (@adamgreattweet):
"hope someone says this about me one day"
Plaque on a bench:
FOR BARBARA
Who was awful when hungry but otherwise pretty solid.
Bad Reputation
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts · Bad Reputation (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1981
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February 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
For peeps spouting early-intervention-white-lady attachment-theory nonsense who ignore the existence of intergen #ND - there isn't a way to parent our kids "well" through will/skills alone. We actually need more people around and #Support. Until then, we have #Screens. #AusPol #EarlyIntervention
![[Image Description: Whatsapp messages are timestamped between 5:18 AM and 5:20 AM. The sender talks about their child waking up at 3 AM and not going back to sleep, starting fights between the dog and cat out of boredom, and having a meltdown when the dog is taken out of the room. The sender humorously expresses frustration, mentioning that their child also wants to eat a sandwich in bed, which the dog is interested in as well.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5iv7sgu44l67vm2dkpj5mh7d/bafkreiggd3xixu5mklp7us5viw6bxwghpfndgvnn5bsw6mkeb2f4acbwtq@jpeg)
![[Image Description: whatsapp messages timestamped between 5:34 AM and 5:36 AM. The sender describes a situation where their child wants to do two conflicting things, both of which trigger meltdowns, leading to a "catch 22" situation. They express exhaustion and frustration about managing these moments at 5 AM. The sender acknowledges their limited capacity to support their child through it but has managed to distract them with a Pokémon show, expressing gratitude for TV.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5iv7sgu44l67vm2dkpj5mh7d/bafkreidpdfgoxutewgjppt7xxxazz4uhpvurcarahtewwjbumbvfam6fwu@jpeg)
February 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
For peeps spouting early-intervention-white-lady attachment-theory nonsense who ignore the existence of intergen #ND - there isn't a way to parent our kids "well" through will/skills alone. We actually need more people around and #Support. Until then, we have #Screens. #AusPol #EarlyIntervention
Fight Back (on the NDIS) Fridays livestream chat -
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Passcode is 93Lis0
hashtag#FightBackFridays hashtag#TheANPA
Starting now!
lnkd.in/gN69VYNd
Passcode is 93Lis0
hashtag#FightBackFridays hashtag#TheANPA
Starting now!
LinkedIn
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February 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Fight Back (on the NDIS) Fridays livestream chat -
lnkd.in/gN69VYNd
Passcode is 93Lis0
hashtag#FightBackFridays hashtag#TheANPA
Starting now!
lnkd.in/gN69VYNd
Passcode is 93Lis0
hashtag#FightBackFridays hashtag#TheANPA
Starting now!
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The revolution will be accessible or it's not much of a revolution. Access is not just about disability access. Access also includes gender neutral bathrooms, sliding scale option, childcare, ending food desserts so folks can have access to nourishing foods, clean air and water, language justice.
February 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The revolution will be accessible or it's not much of a revolution. Access is not just about disability access. Access also includes gender neutral bathrooms, sliding scale option, childcare, ending food desserts so folks can have access to nourishing foods, clean air and water, language justice.
Love to ND fam today.
#FightBackFridays start today!
Prez Sarah will be livestreaming on LinkedIn from an MPs office at 11am to kick off!
When our rights are under attack - we fight back!
Remember: we have a right to support. We do.
#NDIS #NDISCuts #UNCRPD
open.spotify.com/track/0BYzSw...
#FightBackFridays start today!
Prez Sarah will be livestreaming on LinkedIn from an MPs office at 11am to kick off!
When our rights are under attack - we fight back!
Remember: we have a right to support. We do.
#NDIS #NDISCuts #UNCRPD
open.spotify.com/track/0BYzSw...
I Am Light
India.Arie · SongVersation: Medicine · Song · 2017
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February 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Love to ND fam today.
#FightBackFridays start today!
Prez Sarah will be livestreaming on LinkedIn from an MPs office at 11am to kick off!
When our rights are under attack - we fight back!
Remember: we have a right to support. We do.
#NDIS #NDISCuts #UNCRPD
open.spotify.com/track/0BYzSw...
#FightBackFridays start today!
Prez Sarah will be livestreaming on LinkedIn from an MPs office at 11am to kick off!
When our rights are under attack - we fight back!
Remember: we have a right to support. We do.
#NDIS #NDISCuts #UNCRPD
open.spotify.com/track/0BYzSw...