I am very happy to share this article with you today. I was interviewed by the Brimbank & North West Star Weekly about the lack of disability inclusion provided by Brimbank City Council.

You can read the article here 👇
https://brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au/news/fighting-for-inclusion/

#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #disability #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversity #disabled #coviding #CovidIsNotOver #covidisstillhere

Original toot date: 01 July, 2023

Today marks the beginning of #disabilitypridemonth.

I therefore thought today was a good day, to launch my new advocacy group for Brimbank residents who are disabled, neurodivergent or still coviding (and their allies).

It is a brand new group, so don't worry that there are no members yet (I literally just launched it)! It won't take long for our community to start rallying together for what we need.

The group is aptly called The 'Brimbank Disability & Neurodiversity Advocacy Group'. It is a private group and a safe space. You can join the group here 👇
https://www.facebook.com/groups/brimbankdisability

#Brimbank #disability #equity #equality #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #stillcoviding #disabilityawareness #disabled #disabilityrights #pride #disabilitypride #neurodivergent #coviding #CovidIsNotOver #covidisstillhere #covidimpact #CovidIsntOver #NotMild #LongCovid

Original toot date: 30 April, 2023

This is all I need today!
When I noticed that there was no online attendance option for Chloé Hayden's tour, I reached out. Chloe's Mum (Sarah), was kind enough to look into this for me.
Although it was not achievable this time, Sarah advised that they will now be offering online attendance as an option for events going forward.

I love it when event organisers; who had overlooked live-streams as a mechanism to inclusion, act on feedback and commit to removing such barriers to participation. Even better when they actively acknowledge your contribution and encourage you to continue the fight for better disability inclusion.

Will you now make the same commitment?

#WeAreBrimbank #disabilityinclusion #autisminclusion #coviding #disabilityrights #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityadvocate #disability #neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversityawareness #neurodiverse #ASD #asdawareness #chloehayden #DifferentNotLess

Original toot date: 28 April, 2023

Long (but important) read.

Earlier this week, I met with Cr. Borg, who was generous enough to give me the entire afternoon to discuss the concerns I have in our community. Top of the agenda was Disability, but I also discussed issues regarding coviding, the arts and Indigenous history.

Read the full story here 👇

https://tinyurl.com/CrBorgMeeting

#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #Disability #neurodiversity #indigenoushistory #indigenousculture #murruptamboore #StillCOVIDing #coviding #communitymatters

Original toot date: 27 April, 2023

Want to know why I advocate for the return of (certain) mandates, more #online events, for those #coviding to be considered in #disability event planning/inclusion and for #longcovid sufferers to be recognised as #disabled...this will give you an idea why.

https://au.yahoo.com/?err=404&err_url=https%3a%2f%2fau.news.yahoo.com%2fpatients-describe-impact-long-covid-023209503.html

Original toot date: 24 April, 2023

This is a must see for anyone who thinks #COVID19 is over!
https://youtu.be/siKv7lw7FIc

COVID is #NotMild, #CovidIsNotOver, repeat - #covidisntover and #LongCovid is real!

So bloody #maskup and for everyone's sake; #stayhome if you are sick!
Got it? #stayathome!!!!

😷 #stillcoviding #coviding #icare

Original toot date: 04 April, 2023

Do you know what '#COVIDING' is?

COVIDING is a new word to describe those of us still following the original health advice & sadly living in continued isolation.
Have you heard of this term before & Are you still coviding?

Learn more about #covidawarenessweek here:
https://www.covidawareness.org/home

Watch the Covid Awareness Week video here:
https://youtu.be/9Rz_TgIBzpM
😷
#CovidIsntOver #COVIDisAirborne #COVID19 #Covid_19 #LongCovid #LongCovidAwareness #covid #CovidAwarenessWeek #LongCovidKids #longcovidawarenessday #DisabilityTwitter #disabilityinclusion #DisabilityRights #immunesystem #pandemic #NotMild

Today marks the beginning of #disabilitypridemonth.

I therefore thought today was a good day, to launch my new advocacy group for Brimbank residents who are disabled, neurodivergent or still coviding (and their allies).

It is a brand new group, so don't worry that there are no members yet (I literally just launched it)! It won't take long for our community to start rallying together for what we need.

The group is aptly called The 'Brimbank Disability & Neurodiversity Advocacy Group'. It is a private group and a safe space. You can join the group here 👇
https://www.facebook.com/groups/brimbankdisability

#Brimbank #disability #equity #equality #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #stillcoviding #disabilityawareness #disabled #disabilityrights #pride #disabilitypride #neurodivergent #coviding #CovidIsNotOver #covidisstillhere #covidimpact #CovidIsntOver

I found this on a Facebook group and thought it was worth sharing.

I hope this can help provide some support to people in our community 💗

#mentalhealth #queerhealth #coviding #covidingcommunity #autismcommunity

This is all I need today!
When I noticed that there was no online attendance option for Chloé Hayden's tour, I reached out. Chloe's Mum (Sarah), was kind enough to look into this for me.
Although it was not achievable this time, Sarah advised that they will now be offering online attendance as an option for events going forward.

I love it when event organisers; who had overlooked live-streams as a mechanism to inclusion, act on feedback and commit to removing such barriers to participation. Even better when they actively acknowledge your contribution and encourage you to continue the fight for better disability inclusion.

Will you now make the same commitment?

#WeAreBrimbank #disabilityinclusion #autisminclusion #coviding #disabilityrights #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityadvocate #disability #neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversityawareness #neurodiverse #ASD #asdawareness #chloehayden #DifferentNotLess

Long (but important) read.

Earlier this week, I met with Cr. Borg, who was generous enough to give me the entire afternoon to discuss the concerns I have in our community. Top of the agenda was Disability, but I also discussed issues regarding coviding, the arts and Indigenous history.

Read the full story here 👇

https://tinyurl.com/CrBorgMeeting

#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #Disability #neurodiversity #indigenoushistory #indigenousculture #murruptamboore #StillCOVIDing #coviding #communitymatters

"An estimated 1 in 10 INFECTIONS results in post-COVID-19 condition, suggesting that hundreds of millions of people will need longer-term care."

World Health Organization
April 26, 2023

Comrades - highlighting and bolding the word infections in this statement.

https://www.who.int/multi-media/details/who-press-conference-on-covid-19-and-other-global-health-issues---26-april-2023

#CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #Coviding #MasksInHealthcare #LongCovid

Want to know why I advocate for the return of (certain) mandates, more #online events, for those #coviding to be considered in #disability even planning/inclusion and for #longcovid sufferers to be recognised as #disabled...this will give you an idea why.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/patients-describe-impact-long-covid-023209503.html

This is a must see for anyone who thinks #COVID19 is over!
https://youtu.be/siKv7lw7FIc

COVID is #NotMild, #CovidIsNotOver, repeat - #covidisntover and #LongCovid is real!

So bloody #maskup and for everyone's sake; #stayhome if you are sick!
Got it? #stayathome!!!!

😷 #stillcoviding #coviding #icare

I have been chatting to people in the ASD community about having online access to #ChloeHayden 's upcoming event in #Melbourne...many of you know I'm a fan 😊

Some good news there - my comments have attracted the attention of Chloe's Mum, who has advised they are now trying to make this happen!

Whilst I understand it might be too late for this to be realised for this particular event, it brings me hope that we might start to see online participation as part of inclusivity plans for every event going forward.

Online events are not just necessary for those of us #COVIDING but also provide a vital option for many with #ASD that find in-person events, particularly in very crowded spaces, too overwhelming.

They also help single parents who cannot leave their child to attend an event in person and remove financial barriers to inclusion for struggling families and those who live remotely.

Today is a good day and I take this as a win for all of us fighting for better inclusion!

For anyone who can attend in-person:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-afternoon-with-chloe-hayden-and-sarah-hayden-tickets-601010266887

#autism #autisminclusion #autismawareness #coviding #StillCOVIDing #online #onlineevents #disability #disabilityinclusion #invisabledisability

I don't know about you -

✅️ but I align with the precautionary principle😷

🚫not the f*** it principle🤷‍♀️

Number of times sick = 0️⃣

#Coviding

Are you still #coviding? Do you lovde #anime? Did you know an all online convention is happening today?!?

Check out Anime Lockdown!

https://www.twitch.tv/animelockdown

I equate suggestions that I stop #COVIDing with suggestions that I drink large quantities of alcohol, consume potent illegal narcotics, play in traffic, and enjoy a daily game of Russian roulette while smoking a cigarette next to a leaking gas main. #COVIDIsNotOver

Do you know what '#COVIDING' is?
COVIDING is a new word to describe those of us still following the original health advice & sadly living in continued isolation.

Have you heard of this term before & Are you still coviding?

#CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsntOver #CovidAwarenessWeek

going to keep #maskup and #coviding to avoid #COVID XBB.1.5. i don't care how fatalistic the experts are & won't resign to we will all eventually get covid.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/01/06/covid-update-xbb-variant-symptoms-reinfection/10995204002/