DCD Australia Inc. | Charitable organisation

DCD Australia Inc.

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Charitable organisation
• Community organisation
• Charity organisation

25.01.2022 Great news in Perth

24.01.2022 INVITATION Hi, It's a very an exciting time in Australia for DCD and we want you to be a part of it. ... Next week the impACT for DCD report gets released but before this happens we are inviting you to participate in a National Zoom session with myself, Dr Melissa Licari from Telethon Research Institute and Assoc. Prof Jackie Williams from Victoria University in Melbourne. We will be discussing the findings and what will be happening after the report is released. If you filled out the survey or just want to know what is happening, come and join us on When: Tuesday 14th July 2020 at 8pm Australian Eastern Standard time Follow the link below to register. Once you fill in your details you will receive an email with a link to the event. https://victoriauniversity.zoom.us//tJMlfuihrzssHtZ19wnbgq

24.01.2022 Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Australia Inc. Awareness Week 2020 26th to 30th October Good morning everyone,... When my husband and I founded DCD Australia Inc. we wanted to support families just like us with a child living with the disorder. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be the Director of the only DCD organisation in Australia but the world, leading the change to make a difference. Along this journey to make a difference I am supported by some amazing professionals. A couple of years ago my husband and I met with Dr Melissa Licari from Telethon Research Institute and Associate Prof. Jackie Williams from Victoria University, the 4 of us brainstormed to see what was needed to make a difference for DCD. It was one thing having an organisation to support families, it was another to make an impact and to get the evidence needed to carve a path for change. This day is where the impACT for DCD was created. This study, the first of its kind in the world for Developmental Coordination Disorder will help us gain momentum and when we do advocate and lobby for financial support and awareness, we have the proven data for support. This study wasn’t funded and it was created and implemented, compiled and finalized by a group of extraordinary people who want to initiate the change for all the families around Australia who are impacted daily by this disorder. I have attached the impACT for DCD report for you all to read and share. I’m not going to sugar coat it; it is a tough report to read as a parent. You are reading about the struggles and difficulties that children living with DCD go through every day. What I want you to know, parents, carers and adults living with DCD is you are not alone we are here and we hear you. We are working, all volunteers at the organisation to help make an impact to bring about the change so desperately needed. https://dcdaustralia.org.au/impact-for-dcd-full-report/ Kind Regards, Sam Elbers Director DCD Australia Inc. #spreadawarenesstoday

24.01.2022 Last night we held a first event in Brisbane, it was wonderful to meet parents & offer support. Thank you to Nancy for your feedback. Big thanks for the Brisbane meeting last night! It is wonderful to hear about all the work being done and plans for the future with DCD services and support. Thanks to the whole team at DCD Australia for their hard work so far and their dedication to improving things for our kids. It's a huge relief to know that I am not alone in my frustration with getting a diagnosis and accessing suitable therapy and educational support.

22.01.2022 Good evening, This just popped up in my personal newsfeed & it’s too good not to share for families in Victoria. Sharon Witt is the author of Girl Wise and Wise Guy books & has just created this book for children & teens to be able to journal through this extremely tough time. It’s only going to print once, if this is something that will help you with your children don’t miss out. Thinking of you all in Victoria.... Kind Regards, Sam Director DCD Australia

21.01.2022 Last opportunity to get your tickets & have a place at our Melbourne Workshop. Melbourne peeps there is a workshop this Saturday morning. Amazing speakers to get some of the burning questions answered. Dr Jackie Williams ... Jackie is a researcher and a board member for DCD Australia Inc. Jackie will be presenting impACT for DCD study and findings. These statistics will be able to help DCD Australia Inc. to advocate for change. Robyn Bartram As an Occupational Therapist, Robyn will be presenting on classroom support and practical advice to be able to help your child at home and school. Dr Scott Ruddock Dr Ruddock is a psychologist and will be discussing the mental health of a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder and as well as the family. Follow the link below to grab your ticket now before it’s too late. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/development-coordination-disor

21.01.2022 An Australia-first report released today reveals the significant educational, social and emotional toll facing children with Developmental Coordination... https://www.miragenews.com/report-reveals-impact-of-little/

19.01.2022 Good morning, We are living through some very different & difficult times. As we navigate our days as adults we also have our children who are anxious, worried & concerned. They want their normal back but they now have a new normal that they have to adjust to for a time that it is unknown. Please list below what areas of support, advice & guidance we can help you in. Please stay safe, Stay home, Sending love & hugs, ... Sam Elbers Director

18.01.2022 The best toys to work on pencil grasp...without picking up a pencil! https://www.theottoolbox.com/gift-guide-toys-to-improve-pe/

18.01.2022 Tonight I recorded our son & the way he ties his shoelaces just in case you haven’t seen this way before. It was a life changer for us! I hope it is for you. Sam

18.01.2022 Mental health is very important with anxiety negative thoughts can take over, here are some tools to turn negative into positive

18.01.2022 Good morning, If we were to write a book for primary children, for children & parents to use as a tool to navigate through life, school, home, peers etc. What would you like to see included in it? Thank you, Sam Director

17.01.2022 If you missed today’s segment on ABC Perth Focus here is the link for you. Raising awareness. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/perth/programs/focus//12555172

16.01.2022 Families in Melbourne A parent driven catch up is happening in Melbourne. It will be at the Middle Park Community Playground, which will suit a variety of age groups. Can you please select a date below to which you would prefer. If you prefer February 16 please add that to the comments below.

16.01.2022 When you walk the journey of a diagnosis of DCD whether it is your child or yourself life brings many challenges that others will never experience or even understand. These challenges bring feelings that don’t make you feel OK. Especially with everything that is happening in the world right now we need to look out for each other. Reach out to a family member, friend or anyone else who you feel comfortable to share with. Sending love, Sam ... Lifeline If you need support please reach out 24/7 on 13 11 14 or nightly via Lifeline Text. Our text service is available, 6pm - midnight (AEST) on 13 11 14.

15.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all the special mums, sisters, aunties, grandmas & all the wonderful woman who call themselves Mum.

13.01.2022 Have you seen the latest news? www.dcd.org.au

12.01.2022 Day 3 of DCD Awareness Week in Aus - here is Victorian Premier @DanielAndrewsMP back in 2012 talking about how tough children with DCD/Dyspraxia have it in schools (19mins in). 7 years later, the problems remain. We need to do better! @IncDcd... https://youtu.be/fFhsKvV71W0

12.01.2022 Day 4 of Awareness Week In honour of DCD Awareness week, let's make a word cloud of the strengths that you or your child with DCD has. Follow this link and enter up to three strengths and we'll share the word cloud by the end of the week. https://menti.com/w2xi97t136

12.01.2022 Each child will blossom or shine it will happen at there own pace and blossom at different times. Most importantly we need to support them and nurture these gifts always.

11.01.2022 Today was a special time for DCD in Australia with the release of the impACT for DCD report. This report is the first of its kind in the world to show the impact that DCD has on a child & their families. Now that we have the report it’s time to create awareness & advocate for change. Kind Regards, Sam Elbers... DCD Australia Inc. Director https://dcdaustralia.org.au/impact-for-dcd-initiative

10.01.2022 It is a busy time for fine motor skills, especially cutting at this time of the year. Shared with us via Dr Amanda Kirby.

09.01.2022 Hi everyone, Your invitation is below for a Zoom event for the findings of the impACT for DCD. This is your time hear all about it before we launch it next Wednesday. Kind Regards, ... Sam Elbers Director DCD Australia Inc.

09.01.2022 Melbourne Family Day on Sunday, 9th Feb at 10.30am Middle Park Community Playground No RSVP required... This event has been organised by parents.

08.01.2022 Only 2 more days until we get to discuss the impACT for DCD report with you. If you haven't registered please follow the link below to register a spot for the evening. Kind Regards, Sam Elbers... Director DCD Australia Inc. See more

07.01.2022 It’s easy to get caught up with all the hysteria & panic with the COVID-19 virus. It’s important to remain calm as being anxious suppresses our immune systems. Managing your anxiety is important as it will lower your child’s anxiety too.

07.01.2022 Today is the final chance to register before tonight INVITATION Hi,... It's a very an exciting time in Australia for DCD and we want you to be a part of it. Next week the impACT for DCD report gets released but before this happens we are inviting you to participate in a National Zoom session with myself, Dr Melissa Licari from Telethon Research Institute and Assoc. Prof Jackie Williams from Victoria University in Melbourne. We will be discussing the findings and what will be happening after the report is released. If you filled out the survey or just want to know what is happening, come and join us on When: Tuesday 14th July 2020 at 8pm Australian Eastern Standard time Follow the link below to register. Once you fill in your details you will receive an email with a link to the event. https://victoriauniversity.zoom.us//tJMlfuihrzssHtZ19wnbgq

06.01.2022 Last day of awareness week. Children with DCD struggle with so many things & we begin to focus on these struggles however children with DCD have many strengths & on day 4 we asked you to list 3 strengths that your child has. Below are the ones that came to us. Our children are so beautiful and special. Thank you to all the team at DCD Australia Inc. for working so hard & volunteering your time it is very much appreciated. At DCD Australia Inc. we will keep pursuing & fightin...g for the change these precious children deserve. Kind Regards, Sam Elbers Director/Founder

05.01.2022 Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Australia Inc. Awareness Week 2020 26th to 30th October Hi everyone, ... This year DCD Australia Inc. has been travelling along as we all have with a world pandemic. On the surface it may seem we have been quiet however that is far from the truth, we have been working and lobbying for DCD in Australia. Creating awareness around DCD and to find ways that we can gain funding to offer support on a national level. Creating awareness is what makes a difference. Share this video with family, friends, teachers, allied health professionals, anyone who needs a greater understanding. #spreadawarenesstoday Kind Regards, Samantha Elbers Director DCD Australia Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p76Iw2h6WbQ

04.01.2022 TODAY Raising awareness & discussing DCD Dr Melissa Licari - Telethon Research Institute Caroline - a parent with a son diagnosed with DCD Sam Elbers - DCD Australia Director & parent... Radio Interview for DCD ABC Focus program Perth @ 10am Perth @ 12pm AEST If you would like to tune in!

03.01.2022 Neuro diversity Celebration Week UK DCD affects roughly 3-5% of children. When a child struggles with handwriting there are other ways a child can present there work. They could tell a story, type it up on a computer or record it. ... Reference sheet courtesy of Prof. Amanda Kirby

03.01.2022 Hi everyone, In the new I have been thinking of starting a DCD podcast. Before I go further is this something that you would listen too? Interviews, help & advice. Hit yes or no down below so I can gauge interest? Kind Regards, Sam Elbers ... Director/Founder See more

03.01.2022 Hi everyone, I’m looking for some parents input for our new website. I would love for you to put into writing for me if you would like ‘The struggles’ of your child living with DCD ‘ Something amazing or what makes them amazingly unique’ ... In you can pop their age & gender if you would like at the bottom of your comment please...or a name & age if you’re comfortable for that to be published. I’ll start... Struggles-As he is getting older the struggles are more mental health than the DCD itself, the focus is on self esteem & confidence, comparing himself to others is a constant struggle. Being amazingly Unique-My son doesn’t see it as a disability or disorder rather than a gift that he has been given to help others. He is caring, kind & compassionate. Kai 13 years old

03.01.2022 Day 5 Awareness week New book gives voice to Kids with DCD A word from the author Dr Melissa Licari ... Having worked with so many beautiful children with DCD over the years, my eyes have been opened to the many challenges children and their families experience. Certainly one of the greatest challenges is awareness at school. Teachers are not familiar with disorder and most do not know how to provide support. Other children do not see the 'disability' or the hurt that their actions and words can have when they laugh or exclude. If only they knew the impact they could have on a child's life if they reached out and helped. To help shine a light on DCD and raise awareness of motor difficulties in a way that other children could relate to, we decided to create a children's book. Children with DCD were interviewed and their words used to create the story. Since the book has been released, we have been distributing it to schools and we would love you to buy a copy and do the same. Proceeds from the sale of each book go back to DCD Australia Inc. So not only will you be helping to spread the word, you will be helping this incredible advocacy group to support families around Australia. Follow this link to read about the book https://www.telethonkids.org.au//New-book-gives-voice-to-/ Follow the below link to purchase the book https://uwap.uwa.edu.au//sometimes-i-find-it-hard-to-move-

02.01.2022 THANK YOU This decade saw us founding Dyspraxia Kids Australia Inc. which has now become DCD Australia Inc. Thank you for all your support thought out 2019 & we look forward to 2020 & what it brings. And to our fellow Australians who are in the areas affected by fire. Stay safe, leave early, please check on the vulnerable & leave water out for our wildlife & animals. ... HAPPY NEW YEAR from all us to all of you. Sam Director

01.01.2022 A reminder for those interested in Melbourne Melbourne Family Day on Sunday, 9th Feb at 10.30am Middle Park Community Playground No RSVP required... This event has been organised by parents.

01.01.2022 Urgent Call our for Perth Families DCD Australia Inc. about to launch the ImpACT for DCD around the country this week in conjunction with Telethon Kids Institute. This launch will be with the media, we are looking for a parent/parents who feel comfortable to talk in front of a camera & interviewed by a newspaper about the struggles of having a child with DCD. We have a media interview tomorrow. Please either leave your name below if you feel comfortable or send me a private ...message. Sam Elbers Director DCD Australia Inc.