NEW EPISODE ALERT!! We have a few returning guests joining us for episode 7 of the ‘Yarning With Our Mob’ podcast. During this episode, Amy and Sharelle of the Kabi Kabi and Darumbal People yarn about what supports a good home/school relationship and the challenges surrounding that. For more information about Sharelle’s organisation, North Coast Aboriginal Corporation Aboriginal Health, visit https://ncacch.org.au/. You can also find out about Amy’s work as a disability support worker at the Aboriginal Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre by visiting www.cullunghutti.org.au ..read more

Welcome to Episode 3 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we travel to Adelaide, South Australia where we meet a dad. Ian Ward has four children, three of which are on the autism spectrum. Ian is a passionate about raising awareness for men's mental health and he generously shares his inspiring story with us. Be sure to visit positivepartnerships.com.au for further resources, fact sheets and workshop locations to support school aged students on the autism spectrum. The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and T ..read more

A new episode of ‘Yarning with Our Mob’ is now LIVE! In this episode, we yarn with Linda, of the Anaiwan, Awabakal and Barrabinya People, who is the Aboriginal Otitis Media Coordinator. Linda is also a grandmother of 16 children, one of them with autism.  We would love to know your thoughts so if you could leave us a review and share with anyone you think will love it too ..read more

Welcome to the first podcast in the Positive Partnerships Podcast series, where we bring you real life stories from around Australia about life on the autism spectrum by those that know best. Today we introduce you to Thomas Kuzma, a young adult on the autism spectrum. Be sure to check out positivepartnerships.com.au for resources, fact sheets and workshops to support school aged-students on the autism spectrum. The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism Package. The views expressed i ..read more

Episode 4 of ‘Yarning With Our Mob’ is now LIVE! During this episode, you will hear from Amy, who is both a parent and a Disability Support Worker at the Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre. Amy’s son, Koby, is from Jerrinja Aboriginal Community, Yuin Nation. She speaks about the importance of having Indigenous services available and accessible to Indigenous people.  *For more information about the Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, click here - http://www.cullunghutti.org.au/  ..read more

Episode 5 of 'Yarning With Our Mob' is now live! Today on the podcast, we have a few familiar voices with Sharelle and Amy returning to the podcast. We are also joined by Melanie of the Nhulunbuy people. In this episode, Sharelle, Amy and Melanie will be sharing their autism journeys and the importance of Indigenous services. For more information about Sharelle’s organisation, North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH), visit https://ncacch.org.au/. You can also find out about Amy’s work as a disability support worker at the Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre ..read more

In this episode of ‘Yarning with Our Mob’, we yarn with Billie and Cliff of the Yuin People, who are parents, and Sharelle of the Kabi Kabi and Darumbal People, Acting Chief Executive Officer from the North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health, about the resilience of families. Kanat Wano of the Kerwaid Village, Komet Tribe and Mer Nation and Maria Watson-Trudgett, Positive Partnerships Team Leader of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families & Community programs of the Wiradjuri people are the facilitators for this episode.  * For more information about Sharelle’s ..read more

Welcome to Episode 4 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we meet Tanya Walford, a working mum from Ocean Shores, NSW. Tanya has four children and within a period of 18 months, three of her children were diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Sit back and listen to Tanya's words of wisdom. The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism Package. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government or the Australian ..read more

OUR FINAL EPISODE OF OUR ‘YARNING WITH OUR MOB’ PODCAST SERIES IS NOW LIVE! During our final episode, we’re joined by returning guests Rod and Mark of the Ballardong land within the greater Noongar nation, where they yarn about services and the importance of community. We hope you’ve enjoyed the podcast series and learning from parents, carers and service providers who have shared their stories and challenges about autism in Indigenous communities. You can now listen to our latest episode on all podcast streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We would love if you could leave ..read more

EPISODE 9 IS NOW LIVE!! Joining Maria on the podcast, we have Rod, who is a non-Indigenous father of an Aboriginal boy, and Mark from the Ballardong land within the greater Noongar nation. During this episode, you’ll hear both Rod and Mark share their journeys and speak about some of the autism services. For more information about the Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation, click here https://moorditjkoort.com.au ..read more