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29/10/2025

ELF: Education Linked to Families is up to her usual awesome shenanigans!!! 💜 Modeling fun, hands-on activities parents can do with their little ones to build skills across so many developmental areas!

Each library session is filled with songs, rhymes, stories and a session on early development.
We made binoculars and searched the library shelves for sheep, bugs and penguins.
The children had lots of fun and parents learned about games to play and things to do to develop depth perception and visual tracking for our children.

27/10/2025

Is your child still waaaaaaiting to be seen through WA's Child Development Services? 😩. The West Australian's Rhianna Mitchell would like to speak with families happy to share their experiences of the WA Child Development Services waitlists.

You can email her at: [email protected]

22/10/2025

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21/10/2025

Thank you Frank Paolino MLA for your ongoing advocacy and support for all we do!!! 💜💛💪🏾

21/10/2025

Awesome stuff ELF: Education Linked to Families 🥰!! Always advocating for children’s rights and championing every child’s voice! 💜💛

This morning we had a beautiful time celebrating "Children's week" with a picnic in the park. We read a picnic story, sang some songs then made tiny cups of tea and ate delicious cake while creating potions, painting and play. Thanks to Deb at ELF for the delightful fun zones. .l.f_wa

Theme : Everyone should know about Children's rights
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20/10/2025

This week we celebrate Children’s Week 2025, a time to champion the rights of every child to thrive, learn, play, and be heard. This year’s theme, “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights,” reminds us of our shared responsibility to create environments where children’s voices matter and their wellbeing is actively protected.

Supporting children’s rights goes hand-in-hand with supporting their mental health. When children feel safe, understood, and connected, they develop the confidence to express themselves, an essential foundation for learning and emotional wellbeing. This is particularly true for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), who may need extra support to have their voices heard and their emotions understood.

To mark Children’s Week, Emerging Minds Families has released a new animation featuring Emm, a character helping parents understand what child mental health is and how to nurture it. In this second episode, “Emotions and Behaviours,” Emm explores how children’s feelings shape their actions and how adults can respond in ways that foster calm, connection, and growth.

Research continues to show that early understanding and support of children’s mental health can shape lifelong wellbeing. As advocates, educators, and families, we’re in this together making sure every child’s right to be seen, heard, and supported is fulfilled.

✨ Let’s keep learning, listening, and lifting up every child — because their voices deserve to transform the world.

18/10/2025

A recap of an amazing day!!!

Yesterday, we had the immense privilege of hosting the “You can’t see DLD”: Raising Visibility Through Research, Lived Experience, and Educational Practice forum. This event was more than just a gathering, it was a vital step forward in shining a spotlight on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) through the lens of cutting-edge research, real-life stories, and expert educational strategies.

Bringing together stakeholders from across the Department of Education and beyond, child development services, parenting centres, daycares, and more, underscored one powerful truth: meaningful, lasting change around access to supports and services can only happen if we truly increase awareness and understanding of DLD. This disorder, like any disability, demands that we see the whole child first, their strengths, their unique qualities, and the full person they are.

Our forum was a reminder that DLD isn’t always visible, but it is deeply impactful. With insights from researchers, educators, parents, and community leaders, we emphasised that early identification and tailored support can unlock opportunities and change lives. This collaborative, research-driven approach is essential to creating equitable environments where children with DLD thrive.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who contributed, participated, and championed this cause with us. Together, by seeing the child beyond the label, we can foster an inclusive future where every learner’s voice is heard and valued. 💛💜 RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder

18/10/2025

It was truly special having Cyril from .aboriginal.services join us for our DLD Day Forum and deliver a powerful Welcome to Country. Cyril has guided us along our reconciliation journey for the past four years, and yesterday his wisdom and presence meant so much to our community.

Thank you, Cyril, for calming my nerves and reminding us all what matters. The words you shared with me—“pressure is a privilege” perfectly capture how many of us feel about our advocacy work and why we’re so passionate about making a difference. That privilege inspires us, unites us, and drives us to keep moving forward, together, for equity and understanding.

Grateful beyond words for your continued leadership and for helping us honour every voice on DLD Day.

17/10/2025

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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is the most prevalent childhood communication difficulty, impacting a child's primary language development. It has a profound effect on the lives of over 40,000 children and their families in Western Australia.

Parliament Fountains will be lit purple this evening to support the awareness of this permanent disability. The 2025 DLD Awareness Day theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’.

To learn more👇
https://radld.org/

RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder

17/10/2025

It’s DLD day!! Watch this video from the Department of Ed showcasing our awesome, Jacinta and the amazing work we do at LDCs!

16/10/2025

You can’t see DLD but you can see the incredible strength, courage, and potential of those who live with it.

Our 2025 DLD Day video shines a light on children with Developmental Language Disorder and amplifies their voices.

While DLD can impact learning and communication, awareness and the right supports make all the difference. With understanding, people with DLD can thrive, connect, and achieve success.

A huge thank you to Chloe (Storyteller), Cody (Engineer) Kiaan (Athlete) Matilda (Leader), Asher (Scientist), Nora (Artist), Nathan (Yr 6 former student) and Luke (former student - now audio engineer our voiceover star!) for reminding us that every person with DLD deserves to be seen, understood, and supported.

A special thanks to Jess, who supported me in creating this video proof that a green screen in an office and a few YouTube tutorials can go a long way! 🎬

And heartfelt appreciation to Mile High Sounds, Kuala Lumpur for the technical audio support and original music that brought everything together. Big shout out to RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder for their brilliant that we used in our video! It truly takes a village. 💜 💛



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You can’t see DLD but you can see the incredible strength, courage, and potential of those who live with it.Our 2025 DLD Day video shines a light on children...