Kiind Conversations

About Kiind Conversations

Kiind understands what it’s like to be raising a child with disability or a developmental concern. You’re thrust into a new world of complete unknowns, and it’s up to you, the carer, to find the answers. We’re here to help make that journey easier for you. With each episode, podcast host and Peer Navigator Lead, Teresa will be diving into a topic relevant to your family’s lives with the help of our team and guest speakers. Our goal is to help you access the information you need to support your child and family, no matter where you are. We invite you to join Kiind Conversations with us.

Publisher

Kiind

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2025

Latest episode

11 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Sew Choo Loh: From Cultural Stigma to Advocacy

   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 (https://www.kiind.com.au/connect-with-a-peer-navigator/) Uplyft (formally Wanslea) (https://www.uplyft.org.au/) Playconnect+ (https://www.playgroupwa.com.au/programs-and-services/supported-playgroup-services/playconnect/) MyTime (https://www.kiind.com.au/find-a-parent-support-group/) Carers WA (https://www.carerswa.asn.au/) Helping Minds (https://helpingminds.org.au/) Positive Partnerships (https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/) Your guide to Individualised Education Plans (IEP) (https://www.kiind.com.au/your-guide-to-individualised-education-plans/) Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) (https://ddwa.org.au/) Perth Disability Expo (https://developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-disability-connection-expo-2026/) Companion Card (https://www.wacompanioncard.org.au/) Carer Financial Supports (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2024/03/28144639/Financial-support-for-carers.pdf) National Autism Strategy (https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-autism-strategy) National Carers Strategy (https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-carer-strategy-2024-2034) Kiind's Snapshot - Looking after you (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2023/04/06160622/Looking-after-you.pdf) Kiind's Snapshot - CALD supports (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2024/10/15160851/Kiind-CALD-Supports-factsheet.pdf) *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 (https://www.kiind.com.au/) 📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@kiind.com.au (hello@kiind.com.au) 📱 Facebook: Kiind (https://www.facebook.com/kiindau) 📸 Instagram: @kiind.au (https://www.instagram.com/kiind.au/) 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Kiind (https://au.linkedin.com/company/kiindau) Kin Advocacy 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠kinadvocacy.org.au (https://kinadvocacy.org.au/) 📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠admin@kinadvocacy.org.au (admin@kinadvocacy.org.au) 📱 Facebook: Kin (https://www.facebook.com/kindisabilityadvocacy) 📸 Instagram: @kindisabilityadvocacy (https://www.instagram.com/kindisabilityadvocacy/) 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Kin Disability Advocacy (https://www.linkedin.com/company/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 (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2026/06/08155314/Getting-Help-From-An-Advocate_Flyer-english.pdf) Kin Advocacy Brochure (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2026/06/08155335/Kin-Brochure.pdf) Kin Disability Ambassador Flyer (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2026/06/08155348/Kin-Ambassador-Flyer-1.png) 🎧 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.

2. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Grief and positive acceptance of diagnosis with Lucy Moran

   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 (http://chelseapsychology.com.au/index.php/jennifer-wright-associates/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 (https://www.kiind.com.au/find-useful-organisations/). ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download the episode transcript.⁠⁠ (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2025/09/17115024/Ep-6-Kiind-Conversation-Transcript-Copy.pdf) 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 (https://www.kiind.com.au/connect-with-a-peer-navigator/) Kiind Snapshot - Low-cost mental health and counselling support (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2023/04/06160623/Low-cost-mental-health-and-counselling-support.pdf) Chelsea Psychology (https://chelseapsychology.com.au/) Kiind Snapshot - Looking after you (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2023/04/06160622/Looking-after-you.pdf) Carer Gateway (https://www.carergateway.gov.au/) Kiind’s hospital support program (https://www.kiind.com.au/support-if-your-child-is-at-hospital/) Mental health treatment plans (https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mental-health-care-and-medicare?context=60092) Social model of disability (https://pwd.org.au/resources/models-of-disability/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20social%20model,dealt%20with%20by%20medical%20professionals.) Kiind's Virtual MyTime (https://www.kiind.com.au/?s=Virtual+MyTime) Parent Link (https://www.kiind.com.au/parentlink/) Kiind Families Facebook Network (https://www.kiind.com.au/join-kiind-families-facebook-network/) Episode 2: Mastering Medical Literacy with Kiind Peer Navigators (https://www.kiind.com.au/kiind-conversations-episode-2-mastering-medical-literacy/) ⁠⁠Episode 3: Tips for building positive teams with Rachel Callander (https://www.kiind.com.au/episode-3-tips-for-building-positive-teams-with-rachel-callander/) Ten children's books that embrace disability and inclusion (https://www.kiind.com.au/ten-childrens-books-that-embrace-disability-and-inclusion/) ⁠What's on activity and event guide (https://www.kiind.com.au/whats-on/) Young Carers - Carers WA (https://www.carerswa.asn.au/our-services/young-carers/) Supporting Siblings in a Family of Challenging Behaviours: A Guide by Kiind (https://siblingsaustralia.org.au/blog/supporting-siblings-challenging-behaviours/) Become a Kiind member (https://www.kiind.com.au/become-a-member/family/) 📌 Find out more: Kiind 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠kiind.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.kiind.com.au/) 📧 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@kiind.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hello@kiind.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 📱 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/kiindau) 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kiind.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/kiind.au) 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kiind⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://au.linkedin.com/company/kiindau) 🎧 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!

3. 

   1 Jul 2025

   What does best practice mean? With Dr Mei'en Lim from CliniKids

   Clinical Lead Dr. Mei’en Lim explores evidence-based practices for raising children with disabilities, advising parents on identifying quality supports and confidently implementing effective strategies in this interview with Teresa and Sharon.

4. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Developing differently with Marie Rodatz from CliniKids

   Clinical Lead in Occupational Therapy Marie Rodatz from CliniKids discusses recognizing early signs of developmental differences in children and shares practical advice for families with hosts Teresa and Sharon in this interview.

5. 

   7 May 2025

   Tips for building positive teams with Rachel Callander

   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 (https://www.kiind.com.au/find-useful-organisations/). ⁠Click here to download the episode transcript. (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2025/05/05154305/Kiind-Conversations-Ep-3-Transcript.docx) Below, you'll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in the episode: ⁠Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session⁠ (https://www.kiind.com.au/connect-with-a-peer-navigator/) Super Power Kids Project (https://rachelcallander.com/shop/p/superpowerkids) ⁠Video: Kiind’s Essential Tips for Managing Support & Records for Your Child with Disability (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1RJfJv_ln8) Rachel's Empowering Questions Framework (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2025/04/28120126/Kiind-Positive-Relationships-Advocacy.pdf) What's on activity and event guide (https://www.kiind.com.au/whats-on/) 📌 Find out more: 🌐 Website: ⁠www.kiind.com.au⁠ (www.kiind.com.au) 📧 Contact us: ⁠hello@kiind.com.au⁠ (hello@kiind.com.au) 📱 Facebook: ⁠Kiind⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/kiindau) 📸 Instagram: ⁠@kiind.au⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/kiind.au) 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠Kiind⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/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!

6. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Mastering Medical Literacy with Kiind Peer Navigators

   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. (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2025/03/07115421/Episode-2-Medical-Literacy-Transcript.pdf) Below, you'll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in the episode: Kiind’s Hospital Support Program (https://www.kiind.com.au/support-if-your-child-is-at-hospital/) Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session (https://www.kiind.com.au/connect-with-a-peer-navigator/) Video: Kiind’s Essential Tips for Managing Support & Records for Your Child with Disability (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1RJfJv_ln8) Kiind’s Emergency Care Plan (https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/kiind.org.au/app/uploads/2023/05/16162510/ECP.pdf) Kiind’s Useful Organisations Directory (https://www.kiind.com.au/find-useful-organisations/) Magic Coat App (https://pchf.org.au/post/magic-coat/) Health Consumers Council (https://www.hconc.org.au/) Aishwarya’s CARE Call (https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Aishwaryas-Care-Call) Care Opinion (https://www.careopinion.org.au/) Child and Family Liaison Service at PCH (https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-patients-and-visitors/Compliments-and-complaints) PCH Social Stories (https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-patients-and-visitors/Social-stories) Interpreter services at PCH (https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/our-services/interpreter-service#:~:text=This%20service%20is%20available%2024,Interpreter%20Service%20on%206456%204724.) 📌 Find out more: 🌐 Website: www.kiind.com.au (www.kiind.com.au) 📧 Contact us: hello@kiind.com.au (hello@kiind.com.au) 📱 Facebook: Kiind (https://www.facebook.com/kiindau) 📸 Instagram: @kiind.au (https://www.instagram.com/kiind.au) 💼 LinkedIn: Kiind (https://www.linkedin.com/company/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!

7. 

   23 Jan 2025

   Preparing for the new school year with Kiind Peer Navigators

   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.  (https://bit.ly/3CjNNm6) You can find supporting information and resources discussed in this episode below. Pathway Planning sessions with a Kiind Peer Navigator (https://bit.ly/KiindPathwayPlanning) Kiind About Me Student Profile (https://bit.ly/3PPvVmd) Your guide to Individualised Education Plans (https://bit.ly/3UKwHUm) 12 ways to build a relationship with your child’s school (https://bit.ly/3ClT4cl) Helping your child with disability thrive in early schooling (https://www.kiind.com.au/helping-your-child-with-disability-thrive-in-early-schooling/) What can homeschooling look like for children with disability? (https://bit.ly/KiindHomeSchooling) Kiind Emergency Care Plan (https://bit.ly/3sl8eds) Learning to be your child’s best advocate (https://bit.ly/49mOp4O) Find an advocate (https://bit.ly/find-useful-organisations) Get in touch with Kiind (https://bit.ly/3Ea0rof) We’re striving to make Kiind Conversations a valuable source of information for all parents and carers raising children with disability in WA. 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!

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7,397

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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0

YouTube

74

Engagement

32

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