
A Living, Growing Course Suite for Carers, Families & Those Walking Beside Disability

You didn’t land here by accident.
You didn’t land here by accident.
Maybe you’re:
A parent facing a new diagnosis
A professional wanting to support better — not just comply
A carer who’s exhausted but still showing up
Or someone living with disability, trying to make sense of it all
A parent facing a new diagnosis
A professional wanting to support better — not just comply
A carer who’s exhausted but still showing up
Or someone living with disability, trying to make sense of it all
Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear:
Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear:
You need support that actually understands real life.
You need support that actually understands real life.
A Living, Growing Course Suite for Carers, Families & Those Walking Beside Disability

You didn’t land here by accident.
You didn’t land here by accident.
Maybe you’re:
A parent facing a new diagnosis
A professional wanting to support better — not just comply
A carer who’s exhausted but still showing up
Or someone living with disability, trying to make sense of it all
A parent facing a new diagnosis
A professional wanting to support better — not just comply
A carer who’s exhausted but still showing up
Or someone living with disability, trying to make sense of it all
Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear:
Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear:
You need support that actually understands real life.
You need support that actually understands real life.
Human-first disability education and support — built from lived experience.


Families Supported

Confidence Boosted

Care Provided

Years Experience

Disability doesn’t follow a straight path — and neither should support.
That’s why this course suite isn’t static.
Short, accessible micro courses
Emotional support alongside practical tools
Guidance for carers, families, professionals & self-advocates
Content you can dip into anytime — without overwhelm
Ongoing access as new courses are added daily

Disability doesn’t follow a straight path — and neither should support.
That’s why this course suite isn’t static.
Short, accessible micro courses
Emotional support alongside practical tools
Guidance for carers, families, professionals & self-advocates
Content you can dip into anytime — without overwhelm
Ongoing access as new courses are added daily
It’s a companion you can return to again and again.
Kate Read is a lived-experience disability professional, advocate, educator, and mentor.
Her background spans:
10 years in Victoria Police
Years living overseas
Parenting three children — two of whom are autistic
Building and leading an NDIS Support Coordination business
That’s why she created Navigating Disability.
A space where:
People feel seen
Knowledge is shared without judgement
Support doesn’t depend on funding, labels, or eligibility


Kate Read is a lived-experience disability professional, advocate, educator, and mentor.
Her background spans:
10 years in Victoria Police
Years living overseas
Parenting three children — two of whom are autistic
Building and leading an NDIS Support Coordination business
That’s why she created Navigating Disability.
A space where:
People feel seen
Knowledge is shared without judgement
Support doesn’t depend on funding, labels, or eligibility
With 26 core micro courses (and growing daily), you can start wherever you are and move at your own pace.

We support people who are navigating disability in all its forms — whether you’re caring for someone, living with disability yourself,
or leading a space that needs to become more inclusive. No matter
your starting point, you deserve clarity, compassion, and support
that makes sense.
Whatever your path — we meet you where you are.

Foundations & Diagnosis
Before, During & After Diagnosis
Emotions First, Action Later
Diagnosed With a Visible Disability
Diagnosed With an Invisible Disability

Your Life – Not Your Label
Respect Means Involving Them – Not Just Speaking for Them
Parenting Into Adulthood

Stand Tall: Your Rights Matter
How to Get the Support You Deserve
What to Say When It’s Not Easy
Reclaim Your Space – Your Voice – Your Life

Carer Wellbeing & Boundaries
Permission to Pause – Why Rest Matters for Carers
From Guilt to Grace – A Healing Space for Carers
Burned Out But Not Broken –
Boundaries with Providers & Family

Navigating Services for
Neurodivergent Minds
Financial Support – What You Are Entitled To
Life Hacked – Accessibility That Works

Tomorrow in Mind – A Carer’s Guide to Future Planning
When Life Shifts – Supporting Transitions at Every Stage
Left Behind, Unheard – What to Do When Support Fails You
New micro courses are added every single day, responding to emerging needs, community feedback, and real-world challenges.

Foundations & Diagnosis
Before, During & After Diagnosis
Emotions First, Action Later
Diagnosed With a Visible Disability
Diagnosed With an Invisible Disability

Your Life – Not Your Label
Respect Means Involving Them – Not Just Speaking for Them
Parenting Into Adulthood

Stand Tall: Your Rights Matter
How to Get the Support You Deserve
What to Say When It’s Not Easy
Reclaim Your Space – Your Voice – Your Life

Carer Wellbeing & Boundaries
Permission to Pause – Why Rest Matters for Carers
From Guilt to Grace – A Healing Space for Carers
Burned Out But Not Broken –
Boundaries with Providers & Family

Navigating Services for
Neurodivergent Minds
Financial Support – What You Are Entitled To
Life Hacked – Accessibility That Works

Tomorrow in Mind – A Carer’s Guide to Future Planning
When Life Shifts – Supporting Transitions at Every Stage
Left Behind, Unheard – What to Do When Support Fails You
New micro courses are added every single day, responding to emerging needs, community feedback, and real-world challenges.

This course suite is for you if:
You feel overwhelmed by disability systems
You want to advocate without burning out
You’re tired of carrying guilt, pressure, and responsibility alone
You want respectful, inclusive support for people with disability
You value learning that is human, practical, and honest
There’s no “right order.”
There’s no deadline.
Just support — when you need it.
Why Navigating Disability – You Matter Too Is Different
Built on lived experience, not theory
Short, accessible micro courses — no overload
Emotional safety alongside practical action
Suitable for carers, families, professionals & self-advocates
Continually growing — with new courses added daily
This is support that evolves — because life does.

Why Navigating Disability – You Matter Too Is Different

Built on lived experience, not theory
Short, accessible micro courses — no overload
Emotional safety alongside practical action
Suitable for carers, families, professionals & self-advocates
Continually growing — with new courses added daily
This is support that evolves — because life does.
Choose the course that fits your moment.
Learn in minutes, not hours.
Revisit whenever life changes.
Grow alongside a course suite that grows with you.
No pressure. No expectations. No judgement.
Because This Matters.
The person you support matters, and you matter too.
Your wellbeing. Your energy. Your voice.


Choose the course that fits your moment.
Learn in minutes, not hours.
Revisit whenever life changes.
Grow alongside a course suite that grows with you.
No pressure. No expectations. No judgement.
Because This Matters.
The person you support matters, and you matter too.
Your wellbeing. Your energy. Your voice.
We support carers, disabled people, families, and organisations — anyone navigating overwhelm, uncertainty, or the disability system.
No. You can access our services at any stage: before, during, or after a diagnosis.
Short, 10-minute practical trainings that give you clarity and tools without jargon or overwhelm.
Yes. We provide mentoring, emotional clarity sessions, and advocacy guidance for individuals, carers, and families.
Everything we offer is lived-experience–led — practical, compassionate, and grounded in real life, not theory.