With it being National Carers Week, we asked our Source Mamas what they thought of the carer-parent role and what they have learnt along the way. What I know now, that I didn’t know then – #TheCarerEdition. There can be freedom found in acceptance. I now know that most things don’t matter! Who cares if …
For many families, the road to diagnosis is not straightforward. Sometimes it can take months, years or even decades to receive a formal diagnosis. Sometimes, a diagnosis won’t come due to the rarity of the disability or syndrome your child may have. Simply put, we only know what we know, so far. The road to …
Carers Australia National Carers Week 2023 is a time to recognise and celebrate Australia’s unpaid carers who provide care and support to a family member or friend. The theme Millions of Reasons to Care, aims to shine a spotlight on the 2.65 million carers around the country who are so frequently left in the shadows …
By Carla Moore Motherhood and caregiving are not the same thing. You won’t convince me otherwise. Yes, we are caregivers because we are mothers but the roles are not the same. Not even close. But they need to co-exist. Being a good caregiver, one who puts their heart and soul and devotion into their child’s …
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How did you first become aware that there might be a concern about your child’s health or development? What were the early signs that led you to seek a diagnosis? When Madison was a baby she was initially reaching her developmental milestones until around 18 months old, then something changed, or maybe it didn’t because …
By Heather Renton, Founder of SWAN Australia In a world where finding answers can be overwhelming and isolating, Syndromes Without a Name Australia stands as a guiding light for families navigating the realm of undiagnosed genetic conditions. Swan Australia is the national peak not-for-profit organisation representing approximately 2500 children born every year in our country …
View Post Source Mamas and families, there are a number of great organisations around Australia ready to assist and support you. Check them out below. Parenting a child with a disability can sometimes feel lonely, especially if your child has just been diagnosed, but we can assure you that there are people out there who …
Stories with soul: Source Mamas raising their kids with disabilities. The tears, the triumphs, the raw and the real. How did you first become aware that there might be a concern about your child’s health or development? Tim was very sick at 2 weeks old with a bowel infection. At 4 months old, he …
We bring you a series of short reads from women just like you. Source Mamas raising their kids with disabilities. The tears, the triumphs, the raw and the real. How did you first become aware that there might be a concern about your child’s health or development? What were the early signs that led …
For mums & carers raising children with disabilities, this path can often feel isolating and lonely. As we busily make sure our child’s needs are met with therapies, educational assistance, building skills in social groups, and the never-ending list that comes with parenting a child with a disability, the mental load required of us is …
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