Kelly Ryan

Self advocacy is a brave act but it can trigger intense anxiety. When your nervous system is already on edge the thought of an in person meeting or a phone call can be enough to cause a total shutdown. You do not have to put yourself through a state of panic just to be heard. Here is how to self advocate in a way that respects your nervous system and gets you heard. Choose Asynchronous Communication Whenever possible choose email or portal submissions over phone calls or in person meetings....

We know that when you are asked to explain your disability the instinct is to share everything. You want them to understand the full weight of your experience the history of your struggles and the complexity of your daily life. It is common to deep dive and write ten pages because you have lived through ten years of challenges. We get it. But there is a trap we often fall into as neurodivergent women. We are so used to masking and performing wellness that we accidentally present a version of...

Sorry to be as dry as a bag of chips in this blog but this is IMPORTANT because with the upcoming NDIS budget changes causing a lot of worry right now, we want you to know that you are not alone. Public feedback to the Senate Inquiry regarding the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill 2026 closes this Friday, 29 May 2026. We have put this resource together because there is very limited time and your voice is important. We understand that for many women in our community, regular...