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.
Click here to download the episode transcript.
Below, you'll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in the episode:
Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session
Video: Kiind’s Essential Tips for Managing Support & Records for Your Child with Disability
Rachel's Empowering Questions Framework
What's on activity and event guide
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