
Products & services we love: Autumn edition

LITTLE PAWS PLUSHIE
Little Paws Plushies’ mission is to improve mental wellbeing by providing emotional support plushies that are more than just toys-they are lifelong friends. Designed for individuals of all ages who are neurodivergent, experience anxiety or face mental health challenges. Emotional Support Stuffed Animals (ESSAs) are ideal for those with hidden disabilities seeking a practical, comforting, and sensory- friendly tool. Use these plush companions as an emotional regulation tool, a sensory aid, or a confidence booster in social situations. littlepawsplushies.com

THE NÜDEL POD
Let your child be the toy maker, not the toy user. The Nüdel Pod is a high- quality, award-winning wooden toy that inspires creativity and hands-on learning for children aged one and up. Recognised with a Good Design Award, this versatile toy transforms your child into a toy maker, offering endless opportunities for imaginative play. The Nüdel Pod’s thoughtful design eliminates the need for multiple single-use toys, reducing clutter and making it a great addition to any playroom. nudel.shop

LITTLE CHANGE CREATORS
Engaging in creative play helps children develop fine motor
skills, boosts their problem-solving abilities, and enhances their imagination. And, these Re-CRAFT-able Creativity Sets from Little Change Creators are just what your child needs for their creative adventures! Generous in size with a thick silicone mat, in-built palettes, ruler guides, paintbrush rests, needle holders, splash- proof lip, drip-dry hole, AND a collapsible cup for rinsing brushes or holding tools. It’s the ultimate multi-use craft set! Plus, lefties rejoice: the removable cup fits both sides! littlechangecreators.com

THE BANGLE SENSORY CHEW
The Bangle Sensory Chew is a lightweight, textured design that can be worn on the wrist. It’s a great option for anyone that doesn’t like necklaces and wants a chew that is convenient to access. With textures on both the inside and the outside of the bangle, there are large knobs on the outside and smaller ones on the inside to give that extra sensory input.

GAME ON BY DYLAN ALCOTT
Paralympian and former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has collaborated on a new book series that celebrates inclusion and diversity for kids and normalises disabilities in mainstream media. Game On is a great middle-grade read for all kids – fun, funny and relatable. Just like Dylan. amazon.com.au


FAMILY FIRST AID KIT
Because bumps, burns and scrapes are all part of the rough-and-tumble of family life, SURVIVAL’s Family First Aid Kit is the must- have item that no home or family should be without. The fully stocked kit’s contents will have you covered for everything from minor incidents to extreme emergency situations. safetyex.com.au


PROJECT GROWTH
A place for young men with disability to grow and become a better version of themselves. Project Growth started with a simple passion shared by 3 friends, Sam, Bryson & James, to give young males with disability a place of belonging, with a simple purpose based around sports, technology and socialising. Operational for 48 weeks of the year, in Melbourne & Ballarat with a 2-day and 1-day program running throughout, every 12 weeks the program switches to new activities. projectgrowth.com.au


PODD LENDING LIBRARY
This lending library from AAC Book Builders gives you the chance to try out a PODD with your child before committing to a permanent communication book. Borrowing a generic PODD or AAPODD book lets you work with your child’s speech therapist to explore how it can support your child’s communication at home, school, or in the community. You can even add post-it notes to personalise the trial book, helping with day-to-day communication and guiding the design of a permanent, customised book. It’s an easy and practical way to find the right communication solution! aacbookbuilders.com.au


CONNI BED PADS
Say goodbye to the daily cycles of wet, wash, dry and repeat with your sheets. Conni absorbent and waterproof bed pads assist in managing incontinence, bedwetting and toilet training. Designed to hold at least two full adult bladder voids over an eight hour period, they are the perfect addition to any bed that requires full void protection. Conni Bed Pads can be washed and reused countless times and are a cost- effective and environmentally sustainable alternative to disposable bed pads. shop.conni.com.au