Looking for inclusive spaces for kids in Adelaide? There’s a new source of information that has everything you need for inclusivity.
Having a child with a disability can be an isolating experience. It can feel overwhelming with the level of challenges and behaviour. It can feel exhausting to navigate a diagnosis, find therapy and manage appointments. With this can come embarrassment, loneliness and shame. It can feel like no one understands what you are going through.
You don’t know until you know.
How It Started
Marcal is a mother in Adelaide. Her son is autistic and has sensory processing difficulties. She has lived experience trying to find inclusive spaces for her son.
This fuelled Marcal’s passion to help other families navigate this area. She wanted to take away some of the barriers and make it easier to access information.
Life with a child who has additional needs is hard enough. Accessing the right support, services and inclusive spaces shouldn’t have to be.
Marcal set out to create a centralised resource for parents and caregivers in Adelaide. It could save time with everything you need in one spot. It could bridge the gap and help equip parents with the advice and information they need. It could create the community of like-minded families they craved.
With Inclusive Kids Adelaide, you don’t have to do it alone.
Inclusive Activities
If you’re looking for inclusive activities in Adelaide, you’ve come to the right place. You can search for regular activities and weekly sessions or search for special events and holiday programs.
These activities have been researched for session capacities and accessibility to noise levels and quiet spaces. It can help make your family’s adventures in Adelaide enjoyable, stress-free and truly inclusive. Inclusive Kids ask the questions for you.
You can find out more here.
This resource will continue to grow over time. If you run a program or know of an inclusive event coming up, you can let Marcal and the team know know.
Playground Reviews
There are plenty of websites that showcase playgrounds in Adelaide (think Kids In Adelaide, Play & Go Adelaide & Kiddo). These are great however they are not always inclusive for children with additional needs. In my experience, the planning aspect before leaving the house can be exhausting. Knowing that you’ll have the facilities you need and a close walk to the car for an easy escape is vital.
You can search for a truly inclusive playground on the Inclusive Kids Adelaide website. You can ensure that you are going to a space with a gated fence, family bathroom, equipment for all abilities, seating and parking close by. It can help to reduce the uncertainty and anxiety that can come when taking children out in public. It can reduce triggers to a meltdown and help create a successful outing.
A resource like this can be a lifesaver and helpful when planning playdates and parties.
You can find their growing list of playgrounds here.
Inclusive Services
Once you have a diagnosis, finding where to next can be overwhelming. Sifting through endless information is time-consuming.
Every child deserves to feel supported and included. At Inclusive Kids Adelaide, they understand the effort it takes to find the right services. They’ve put together a comprehensive directory of inclusive services in Adelaide from allied health and sports coaching to disability support and parent support services.
They can make it easier for your family to find the support you need, ensuring every child can thrive in an inclusive environment.
You can access their directory of inclusive services here.
Community
Want to find a community of like-minded parents and families who just get it? Follow Inclusive Kids on socials for all the latest news, events and more.
Inclusive Kids is a brand-new resource for families in Adelaide. Any support or follow will mean so much to Marcel and the team.
More Resources
Feeling overwhelmed or don’t know where to start? There are plenty of resources to help you on your journey, from websites, to apps, helplines, courses and podcasts.
KUDOS Services (NDIS Early Childhood)
Raising children with a disability
Parent Helpline Ph: 1300 364 100
PANDA Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia Ph: 1300 726 306
Wiggle Talk: A Podcast For Parents
Happy Families by Justin Coulson
Do you find it hard to find inclusive services, activities and spaces for your children? What has been your experience in Adelaide?
I’d love to hear from you below or connect with you over on Instagram or Facebook. You can find discount codes here or on Linktree.
Melanie Wegener
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