When Braeden was approaching the end of high school, I wasted quite a bit of energy on despairing about what life would look like for him, and if I’m honest, what it would bring for me. I wanted him to be engaged and live a full life but I wasn't …
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Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre – accessible pool with hoist – Murwillumbah, NSW
It's usually when I least expect it that I'm wowed by accessibility. Last year when I was on a trip in Northern NSW I spotted Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah on my itinerary. I was travelling with a group of family travel writers so …
Accessibility at 2022 True Colours Festival Concert (with Katy Perry!)
Amelia and I always say, if there is one singer that we would love to take Braeden to meet, it's Katy Perry. The sheer spectacle of her performance would have him dazzled. Plus, when we watched the documentary on her, we loved the way she interacted …
Glenbrook Park – accessible & inclusive playground Blue Mountains
After a long break from writing about accessible and inclusive playgrounds, its been wonderful to find two play spaces in the Blue Mountains that I am excited to share. After visiting Wentworth Falls Park accessible and inclusive playground we …
Wentworth Falls Lake Park and inclusive playground – accessible Blue Mountains
It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed an accessible and inclusive playground and that’s simply because I’ve not been impressed by many. When I look for a good accessible and inclusive playground to share with our readers, I’m looking for one that …
R82 Crocodile walker review
We are so thrilled to have found a walker that works for Braeden. We had trialled quite a few options and I have to say I was losing hope of finding the ideal walker. Part of the issue was that I was set on an anterior walker (walker goes in front of …
Sea World Whale Watch Cruise – accessible Gold Coast
Whale watching - it's one of those activities that’s hit or miss. Part of the excitement of spotting an animal in the wild is the fact that there are is no guarantee of success. We are the visitors and sometimes that means that no-one is home, or …
HOTA – Home of the Arts – accessible Gold Coast
"To be an iconic Gold Coast destination where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet" is the mission statement on the HOTA website. I'd add one more item to that list and that's accessibility and inclusion for all, because HOTA is doing this …
Kaboo Studio Bondi Junction – accessible art Sydney
Braeden has never been a fan of painting. We’ve tried various ways of helping him engage with art and over the years we have found that if it is fun, he is more likely to give it a go. For someone with limited fine motor skills I think basic …
Gold Coast Gondolas – review of accessibility
When I was a child travelling around the world for six months with my parents, we visited Venice. I was entranced by the gondolas and their singing guides, but our budget didn’t stretch far enough to use one to explore Venice’s canals. I badly wanted …
