You Can Grow Your Own Way Podcast

06/07/2026

What incredible news! Congratulations! 🧠💜

The Next Level Collaboration project led by Associate Professor Matthew Harrison and Associate Research Fellow Jess Rowlings has been awarded a landmark grant from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Traditionally awarded to medical and clinical research, this is the first of its kind in Australia to recognise the importance of strengths-based, neuro-affirming education research for autistic young people.

Rather than focusing on ‘How do we fix autistic children?’, the Next Level Collaboration project uses collaborative gaming as a tool to build social connection, communication and confidence.

This funding will support the expansion and independent evaluation of the pioneering program across 10 specialist schools, providing a scalable, evidence-based model that supports inclusive learning.

🔗 Learn more → https://unimelb.me/4xUQYZi

23/06/2026

Some very important news!

16/06/2026

Do you ever find yourself sharing an anecdote of your day with your child and stop, thinking “How do I make the truth sound less ridiculous so they’ll believe me?” 🤣

03/06/2026

When did “self-care” become such an empty word?!

17/05/2026

How’s your nervous system this morning?!

16/05/2026

Thank you to Yellow Ladybugs for sharing this, it’s a great way to have your say!

A bill is a proposal for a law or a change to an existing law. A bill becomes law (an Act) when agreed to in identical form by both houses of Parliament and assented to by the Governor-General. Bills introduced to Parliament are scrutinised to make sure they meet certain standard

10/05/2026

We want to celebrate and recognise all the types of Mums, celebrating Mothers Day in whatever makes sense for their family, be it burnt toast and tea in bed, a big lunch do or just a quiet hour on the couch.

You are a superhero in ways that some people will never understand and, while you deserve more than one day a year, today we see you for everything you do.

You are amazing, you are valued and you deserve all the love and recognition in the world.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐💜

Thank you to Mothership for such an inclusive image.

06/05/2026

I had this sent to me today by someone who’s been on quite a stretch of our children’s journey with us knowing it would resonate… And I think many of you will feel the power of it too 😘😘

WAR PAINT is for every parent and carer who has ever had to fight a system just to get their child seen.This song was born from exhaustion, anger, heartbreak...

01/05/2026

Ep 30 - Talking to your tween about puberty Part 3 with Planet Puberty - Taboo Topics Part 4

We're back with the team from Planet Puberty to cover one of puberty's biggest changes - emotions!

This week we dive into mood swings, extreme feelings, lust, friendships and why the brain suddenly spits the dummy.

As parents, how can we support our tweens and teens through this tricky stage? And how do we keep ourselves sane?! We talk about all this and more and see what we can detangle.

So let's jump in!

You can listen now on all major podcast platforms including:
- Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-30-talking-to-your-tween-about-puberty-part-3-with/id1763975563?i=1000763377670
- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q92qszMa0KeDimsZOB9qW?si=FvUVl8gvR_uxdYAMI1VQBw
- Youtube - https://youtu.be/1cy829w9YYU
- Podbean - https://youcangrowyourownway.podbean.com/e/ep30emotions/
- Audible - https://www.audible.com.au/podcast/Ep-30-Talking-to-your-tween-about-puberty-Part-3-with-Planet-Puberty-Taboo-Topics-Part-4/B0GYD59D3L?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

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29/04/2026

Episode 29 - Making and keeping adult friends when you have neurodivergent children

Remember friendships before children?! Heading out somewhere on a whim, staying up late chatting with wine, regular Saturday walks with coffee, people being available?! We go through a huge transition of how our friendships look when children come into our lives.

But what happens when your child is neurodivergent? When milestones look different, social outings need scaffolding and specialist appointments fill your calendar? How do our friendships change?

We chat to three parents of neurodivergent children on what their own friendship journey has been like. And thank you so much to all three parents for their raw and honest lived experience.

So let's jump in!

You can listen now on all major podcast platforms including:
- Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-29-making-and-keeping-adult-friends-when-you/id1763975563?i=1000750583744
- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oQuwDUjJTQkyxMzRJBz1e?si=C1bJZF2HS4-DXWyA-vdQsA
- Youtube - https://youtu.be/IXnxyjVHWBY
- Podbean - https://youcangrowyourownway.podbean.com/e/ep29friends/
- Audible - https://www.audible.com.au/podcast/Episode-29-Making-and-keeping-adult-friends-when-you-have-neurodivergent-children/B0GPCV15V6?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Be sure to share with other parents and carers who will benefit from this discussion and subscribe or follow so you don't miss an episode!

And if you think we’ve earned it, we’d love a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on your favourite platform to help other parents find us 🫶🏼

Happy listening 🎧💜