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11/09/2026
We didn’t set out to build an app.
We just needed a way for our daughter to communicate at school—and the “babyish” cards from the OT weren’t cutting it.
What started as a few laminated cards turned into a communication system designed to be:
- Clear during dysregulation
- Cool enough for a primary school kid
- Flexible enough for home, school, or texting
Sometimes these supports don’t fail because they’re useless. They fail because they feel embarrassing, overwhelming, or disconnected from real life.
Maybe the goal is simple: make support look normal, just like wearing a pair of glasses to read a book 👓
Watch my full conversation with parents Tara and Stephen Harnwell Jones, founders of Find Your Voice ™ 💛 on the latest episode of ‘Why Do We Care?’.
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08/09/2026
I have to say that I’ve always been an extremely positive person. In many ways, it’s what has helped me survive as a parent carer. Caring for my 11yo son with ASD2, my eldest who is ASD1 with Bipolar Disorder 1, and a few others along the way.
It’s almost as if I do my best work when things are at their worst.
But I’m finding that as the years go by, some of the days that are the hardest come when I least expect it. I think my caring role can creep up on me. Whole days where all I want to do is cry, even when everyone else in my house is doing ok. The years of putting everyone before me, has come at a cost.
Today that meant a visit to a cardiologist to see why I keep getting pressure on my chest. What the doctor thought was a gallbladder problem, now looks more likely to be my heart.
The expectation that unpaid carers continually show up has an impact both mentally, and physically.
I always thought I was invincible and that I could escape these issues. I’m realising that positivity alone isn’t enough when you have to sacrifice so much every day.
So looks like I’m just as human as everyone else ❤️🩹
06/09/2026
On the latest episode of Why Do We Care?, I sat down with Julia Coorey, also known as Michael's Mum. This incredible woman shares how she manages life caring for her eldest child Michael, who was diagnosed with severe nonverbal autism aged eighteen months, alongside his two younger sisters.
Between training support workers, juggling therapy, home schooling, and just simply keeping Michael and her family safe, Julia shares the extreme complexities of daily life.
To survive her new normal, Julia has harnessed her writing skills from her former life as a lawyer, to be a voice for carers in Australia. She started the page ‘Michael’s Mum’ to talk about the challenges she could see all carers, including herself, having to face to ensure their family survives. Her posts have created a community of carers who resonate with her observations of the NDIS, government and what real care actually looks like.
Listen to Julia’s eye-opening full story now on Spotify. Link in comments.
🎧 Why Do We Care?
29/08/2026
Author Sarah Rosse talks about her son’s su***de attempt, the diagnosis that’s changed his life, and what helped her survive it all.
Listen now on this week’s episode of podcast ‘Why Do We Care?’.
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28/08/2026
Sarah Rosse speaks about her sons su***de attempt and what happened next on this weeks episode of ‘Why Do We Care?’ on Spotify
21/08/2026
What does an OT actually do?? Many parents have no idea what these amazing people can help them with. Amy Duigan from Protea Occupational Therapy answers all my questions on this week’s episode of ‘Why Do We Care?’ on Spotify now 🩷
20/08/2026
I was so honoured to be interviewed by Lai Phan about my life's journey to becoming a podcaster/ mental health advocate/parent carer in this issue of Her Altitude.
It's such a privilege to share this with you all.
I'm so grateful I get the opportunity to create impact in the world of disability and mental health 🙏
See the full story via the link in comments
13/08/2026
“I didn’t even know what autism was.”
Benji’s Dad opens up for the first time — talking with his wife (Benji’s Mum) about fatherhood, neurodivergence, and the space between the future you imagined and the one you got. 🩵
No scripts. Just honesty.
🎧 New episode out now — link in comments
09/08/2026
The reality of parenting neurodivergent kids is a rollercoaster ride. I want to build a platform to help us at benjismum.com.au
07/08/2026
From day one, she knew this wouldn’t be simple. 💛
Postnatal depression. A baby who wouldn’t sleep. A chance clinical trial. Mental health struggles. School refusal.
Valentina’s ADHD journey with her son wasn’t straightforward — but her love never wavered.
This one’s raw, real, and for every mum who’s ever felt alone in it. 🎧 New episode out now — link in comments.
30/07/2026
30/07/2026
Ep 9 of ‘Why Do We Care?’ lands on Spotify this Friday morning where I chat with founder of Laura Ashmole about the community of carers she is creating for change. The Australian census is coming soon and all parent carers must tick the 'l am a carer' box to ensure more government funding for carers to be supported in their everyday struggle to support neurodivergent, disabled and mentally ill loved ones. See my link in bio
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Dawes Point, NSW
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To get to the restaurant located along Hickson Road in Sydney, you can use various modes of transport.
If traveling by public transport:
- Take a train to Wynyard Station, then transfer to a bus and alight at Hickson Road near Towns Place.
- Alternatively, take a ferry from Circular Quay and alight at Walsh Bay Wharf.
If driving and parking:
- Head towards Hickson Road via Sussex Street, turn left onto Dalgety Road, and then left again onto Towns Place where you will find parking available.
- Another option is to park at the parking lot near Roslyn Stairs on Hickson Road, which is a short walk from the restaurant.
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Mr Jones Walsh Bay is a must-visit restaurant located on Hickson Road in Sydney. With its impressive opening hours, this restaurant caters to all your dining needs. The team at Mr Jones Walsh Bay has recently been featured in the Sunday Telegraph Eat Street, and it's no surprise why. The food and service are exceptional, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike. What's more, the restaurant is lucky enough to be part of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, adding to its charm and appeal. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Sydney, look no further than Mr Jones Walsh Bay.
