Kiind Conversations

We’re excited to welcome you back to the Kiind podcast channel, this time with a brand-new sub-series, Kiind Stories!

As part of our original Kiind Conversations show, Kiind Stories shines a light on the everyday experiences that shape our community. Through these stories, we’re creating a space where people can speak openly, connect through shared experiences, and be reminded that they are never alone on their journey.

For our very first episode of Kiind Stories, we’re honoured to be joined by Sew Choo Loh. Sew Choo is a Kin Disability Advocacy Ambassador, a Kiind member, and a mother of three.

In this episode, Sew Choo shares her journey of raising a young person with a late autism diagnosis. She speaks about the challenges of being part of a culturally and linguistically diverse community in Australia, facing unfamiliar systems, experiences of racism, and the cultural stigma surrounding disability.

Through it all, Sew Choo reflects on how these experiences shaped her path toward becoming a passionate advocate for her family and others like them.

Joining us for this episode is Teresa, who you’ll recognise as the host of Kiind Conversations. In her final episode with us, Teresa will be guiding the conversation.

Below, you’ll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in this episode, listed in the chronological order they were discussed:

Kiind Pathway Planning sessions

Uplyft (formally Wanslea)

Playconnect+

MyTime

Carers WA

Helping Minds

Positive Partnerships

Your guide to Individualised Education Plans (IEP)

Developmental Disability WA (DDWA)

Perth Disability Expo

Companion Card

Carer Financial Supports

National Autism Strategy

National Carers Strategy

Kiind's Snapshot - Looking after you

Kiind's Snapshot - CALD supports

*Please note that this podcast episode was recorded at the end of 2025. As such, references to the disability sector, available supports, and services may not reflect the current landscape. We kindly ask listeners to approach this story with care and respect, recognising that this is a real and deeply personal lived experience.

📌 Find out more:

Kiind

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠kiind.com.au

📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

📱 Facebook: Kiind

📸 Instagram: @kiind.au

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Kiind

Kin Advocacy

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠kinadvocacy.org.au

📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

📱 Facebook: Kin

📸 Instagram: @kindisabilityadvocacy

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Kin Disability Advocacy

To find out more about Kin Advocacy, including how to become a Kin Disability Ambassador, see the links below:

Getting help from an advocate

Kin Advocacy Brochure

Kin Disability Ambassador Flyer

🎧 Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Kiind Stories! We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more voices from our community.

If you would like to share your own story or hear stories that resonate with you, please leave a comment below. We’d love to connect with you.

We’re back in the studio with Teresa and Pauline for an episode that is a bit different from the topics we've covered recently.

This time, we’re joined by Clinical Psychologist and former Kiind team member, Lucy Moran, to talk about the grief many parents and carers experience when their child receives a diagnosis of a disability or chronic health condition.

Lucy is passionate about supporting people to create positive change. With experience across private practice, government health services, and the disability sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.

Alongside Kiind Conversations host, Teresa and Hospital Support Officer, Pauline, Lucy explores how receiving a diagnosis can bring feelings of grief and change for families in different ways.

Join Teresa, Pauline, and Lucy as they share practical strategies to support parents and carers on their journey of grief and positive acceptance.

⚠️ Content Warning:

This episode contains discussions of grief and other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know needs support, links and contacts for mental health resources can be found in ⁠⁠Kiind’s Useful Organisations Directory⁠.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download the episode transcript.⁠⁠

Below, you’ll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in this episode, listed in the chronological order they were discussed:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session⁠⁠

Kiind Snapshot - Low-cost mental health and counselling support

Chelsea Psychology

Kiind Snapshot - Looking after you

Carer Gateway

Kiind’s hospital support program

Mental health treatment plans

Social model of disability

Kiind's Virtual MyTime

Parent Link

Kiind Families Facebook Network

Episode 2: Mastering Medical Literacy with Kiind Peer Navigators

⁠⁠Episode 3: Tips for building positive teams with Rachel Callander

Ten children's books that embrace disability and inclusion

⁠What's on activity and event guide

Young Carers - Carers WA

Supporting Siblings in a Family of Challenging Behaviours: A Guide by Kiind

Become a Kiind member

📌 Find out more:

Kiind

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠kiind.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠

📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

📱 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kiind.au⁠⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎧 Thank you to everyone who tuned in to this episode of Kiind Conversations! We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more valuable discussions with you.

We invite you to share your thoughts on our episode or ideasfor other topics you would like us to cover by leaving some comments!

We’ve teamed up with CliniKids once again for another episode of Kiind Conversations!

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Mei’en Lim, Clinical Lead in Clinical Psychology at CliniKids.

Dr Mei’en Lim brings over a decade of experience supporting children and families through her work in hospitals, universities, and private practice. She has presented both locally and internationally, and is passionate about helping families understand and access evidence-based support.

Mei’en joins host, Teresa and Peer Navigator, Sharon to explore what 'evidence-based ' actually means, and why it matters when raising a child with disability. They unpack how parents and carers can spot quality supports, use evidence-based strategies in everyday life, and feel more confident in the decisions they make.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have been navigating it for a while, this episode offers practical advice and expert insight to support you and your family.

⁠⁠⁠Click here to download the episode transcript.⁠⁠

Below, you’ll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in this episode, listed in the chronological order they were discussed:

⁠⁠⁠Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session⁠⁠

Google Scholar

Kiind Families Facebook Network

CliniKids Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement and Regulation (JASPER) therapy

CliniKids⁠ Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)

CliniKids ⁠Secret Agent Society (SAS)

Book a CliniKids consultation

⁠Kiind’s information and resources

⁠Raising Children Network

CliniKids puts the ‘evidence’ in evidence-based practice systemic review

⁠Episode 3: Tips for building positive teams with Rachel Callander

📌 Find out more:

Kiind

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠kiind.com.au⁠⁠⁠

📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

📱 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@kiind.au⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠⁠

CliniKids

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠clinikids.thekids.org.au⁠

📧 Contact: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

📱 Facebook: ⁠CliniKidsAustralia⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠clinikidsaustralia⁠

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠CliniKids⁠

📽️ YouTube: ⁠CliniKids⁠

🎧 Thank you to everyone who tuned in to this episode of Kiind Conversations! We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more valuable discussions with you.

We invite you to share your thoughts on our episode or ideas for other topics you would like us to cover by leaving some comments!

We’re back with a new episode of Kiind Conversations!

In this episode, we’re joined by Marie Rodatz, Clinical Leadin Occupational Therapy at CliniKids. With over 20 years of experience supporting children with developmental differences, Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for families.

Marie sits down with our host Teresa, and Peer NavigatorSharon to answer some of the most common questions parents and carers have when they’re concerned about their child’s development.

From recognising early signs of developmental difference to knowing what steps to take next, Marie shares practical tips that support not just your child, but the needs of the whole family.

Whether you're just starting to look for answers or arefurther along in your journey, this episode is filled with useful insights, encouragement and support.

⁠⁠Click here to download the episode transcript.⁠

Below, you’ll find helpful links to the topics and tipscovered in this episode, listed in the chronological order they were discussed:

Bluey episode - Baby Race

Guide to neuro-affirming language

⁠⁠Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session⁠⁠

Kiind’s information and resources

Raising Children Network

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) - What to expect at certain ages

Episode 3: Tips for building positive teams with Rachel Callander

Ngala

Financial supports for parents and carers

Chronic Disease Management Plan

Mental Health Care Plan

Perth Kids Hub

Five inclusive playgroups in WA

Episode 1: Preparing for the new school year with Kiind Peer Navigators

Connect with Parent Link

Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)

Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP)

Secret Agent Society (SAS)

CliniSibs

📌 Find out more:

Kiind

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.kiind.com.au⁠⁠

📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

📱 Facebook: ⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@kiind.au⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠

CliniKids

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠clinikids.thekids.org.au

📧 Contact: ⁠⁠[email protected]

📱 Facebook: CliniKidsAustralia

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠clinikidsaustralia

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠CliniKids

📽️ YouTube: CliniKids

🎧 Thank you to everyone who tuned in to this episode of Kiind Conversations! We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more valuable discussions with you.

We invite you to share your thoughts on our episode or ideasfor other topics you would like us to cover by leaving some comments!

We’re back with a brand-new episode of Kiind Conversations, and this one’s extra special as we welcome our very first guest, Rachel Callander!

Rachel is an acclaimed speaker, author, and artist who draws on her lived experience to help families, healthcare professionals, and therapy providers build strong, collaborative partnerships.

In this episode, Rachel joins Kiind Conversations host, Teresa and Peer Navigator, Sharon to explore the power of positive language and provide tips to help families build strong, supportive relationships with their child’s medical and therapy teams.

Along the way, Rachel also shares some heartfelt personal stories and practical tips to help parents and carers advocate for the needs of their whole family.

⚠️ Content Warning:

This episode contains discussions of grief, medical distress, and discriminatory language, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know needs support, links and contacts for mental health resources can be found in ⁠Kiind’s Useful Organisations Directory.

⁠Click here to download the episode transcript.

Below, you'll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in the episode:

⁠Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session⁠

Super Power Kids Project

⁠Video: Kiind’s Essential Tips for Managing Support & Records for Your Child with Disability

Rachel's Empowering Questions Framework

What's on activity and event guide

📌 Find out more:

🌐 Website: ⁠www.kiind.com.au⁠

📧 Contact us: ⁠[email protected]⁠

📱 Facebook: ⁠Kiind⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠@kiind.au⁠

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠Kiind⁠

🎧 Thank you to everyone who tuned in to this episode of Kiind Conversations! We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more valuable discussions with you.

We invite you to share your thoughts on our episode or ideasfor other topics you would like us to cover by leaving some comments!

In this episode of Kiind Conversations, host Teresa sits down with Kiind Peer Navigators, Pauline and Helen to help you build medical literacy and better understand the health system. From preparing for appointments to advocating for your child’s care, this discussion is packed with valuable insights to support you along your journey.

Click here to download the episode transcript.

Below, you'll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in the episode:

Kiind’s Hospital Support Program

Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session

Video: Kiind’s Essential Tips for Managing Support & Records for Your Child with Disability

Kiind’s Emergency Care Plan

Kiind’s Useful Organisations Directory

Magic Coat App

Health Consumers Council

Aishwarya’s CARE Call

Care Opinion

Child and Family Liaison Service at PCH

PCH Social Stories

Interpreter services at PCH

📌 Find out more:

🌐 Website: www.kiind.com.au

📧 Contact us: [email protected]

📱 Facebook: Kiind

📸 Instagram: @kiind.au

💼 LinkedIn: Kiind

⚠️ Important Notice:

Under the Surveillance Devices Act 2004 and the Health Services Act 2016 (WA), patients, carers, relatives, contractors, and visitors must not use cameras, mobile phones, video recorders, or any other image-capturing devices on WA health premises without prior approval and the consent of all identifiable individuals.

🎧 Thank you to everyone who tuned in to this episode of Kiind Conversations! We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more valuable discussions with you.

We invite you to share your thoughts on our episode or ideas for other topics you would like us to cover by leaving some comments!

Host Teresa and fellow Peer Navigators, Pauline and Sharon are here to help parents and carers raising children with disability prepare for the new school year.

Join the conversation and gain tips on adjusting your child to new routines, building relationships with the school, and speaking up if you’re having an issue.

Click here to download the podcast transcript. 

You can find supporting information and resources discussed in this episode below.

Pathway Planning sessions with a Kiind Peer Navigator

Kiind About Me Student Profile

Your guide to Individualised Education Plans

12 ways to build a relationship with your child’s school

Helping your child with disability thrive in early schooling

What can homeschooling look like for children with disability?

Kiind Emergency Care Plan

Learning to be your child’s best advocate

Find an advocate

Get in touch with Kiind

We invite you to share your thoughts on our first episode or ideas for other topics you would like us to cover by leaving some comments!