7News Feature – Consider a role in disability care
As unemployment continues to rise there is a growing need for people to transition into a carers role. Working with our countries most vulnerable can be a very rewarding and fulfilling career.
As unemployment continues to rise there is a growing need for people to transition into a carers role. Working with our countries most vulnerable can be a very rewarding and fulfilling career.
One in 70 people in Australia have Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the United States, the number increases to 1 in 54.
Category winner, Kathrine Peereboom, Angels Among Us presented by St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast. Thank you so much for the recognition and honour. I am inspired by my children everyday to bridge the knowledge gap between law enforcement and the autistic community. It is a privilege to be Australia’s first in this field and to be …
Harvey Norman Gold Coast Woman of the Year Winner! Read More »
“You know when you start up a business and you’re so passionate that it’s blood, sweat and tears, it’s not until you have someone say, ‘What you you’re doing is really remarkable’ that you take a step back and lift your head out of the sand.”
As increased isolation has made many Autistic children reach out to connect via online, there has been a significant rise in harassment, trolling and unacceptable interactions. Thank you to Rochelle Kirkham and Keeley’s Cause for shining a light on such an important topic with Spectrum Support.
Following on from A Current Affair one of the more fun requests Spectrum Support received, was to hear the song Kathrine sang with 2 of her children taking part. We hope you enjoy this too.
Queensland family struggle with three autistic sons in lockdown If you are struggling with life under lockdown, spare a thought for this family. Katherine and Steven Peereboom have three profoundly autistic children and COVID-19 has left them battling gut wrenching regression and violent outbursts.
Corona Virus has been life changing for everyone. A Current Affair speaks with CEO Kathrine Peereboom on the challenges her boys face without their structure and routine.
Dentist appointments can be very stressful at the best of times. For some on the spectrum a visit to the dentist will require explanations, visuals and a desensitisation appointment. For others it will be finding a dentist who provides sedation if required.
Founder Kathrine Peereboom is announced as a finalist in the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year Award for 2020