Princess Conissa and Friends

Princess Conissa and Friends We want what every parent wants, and that’s the best for our children! We hope you can join our plight in Keeping Conissa safe supporting our fundraising.

We would like to take this time and share with you a bit about our beautiful and only daughter. She has long brown hair and the brightest brown eyes that can light up a room, Conissa has the biggest smile which is contagious, when you are with her you can help it but smile too. Our Princess Conissa is an energetic 5 year old Aboriginal girl who was born with significant brain damage, Microcephaly

which means her brain is much smaller than normal, she has 2 cysts on each of her frontal lobes and major damage to her temporal lobes, she suffers from seizures and has a diagnosis of Autism, this has caused her to have severe global developmental delay and functions at a much younger age, even though Conissa is 5 she cannot speak and finds it very difficult to communicate and interact with her peers and general community people, despite her disability she is happy and vibrant with the most infectious laugh a child can have, Conissa has fought against all odds, she is a true fighter. even though Conissa is 5 she cannot speak and finds it very difficult to communicate and interact with her peers and general community people, despite her disability she is happy and vibrant with the most infectious laugh a child can have, Conissa has fought against all odds, she is a true fighter. We as parents of Conissa want to give her the best opportunity in life to be the best she can be, but to do this it can be a bit difficult, mentally, emotionally, physically and financially, Supporting Conissas needs takes a toll financially, with costs of on going therapy such as .speech, OT, and everything else that comes with having a special needs child it all adds up. Conissa often absconds when we are out in the community therefor this makes it difficult for us to engage in the community as a family, Conissa has been found on the road on countless occasions and I say we are just lucky that nothing horrible has happened to her, so we want to be proactive in keeping her safe, we are raising funds to keep Conissa by getting her an Assistant dog which costs $25,000, we need to raise $15,000 and Smart Pups organisation will donate the remaining $10,000. We are humbly asking if you would kindly help Conissa by making a donation to support our fundraising efforts.

I haven’t said anything about sister Yarraka Bayles and 9 year old Quadens situation because I have been dealing with so...
23/02/2020

I haven’t said anything about sister Yarraka Bayles and 9 year old Quadens situation because I have been dealing with sorry business.
And so are they actually!!!

Well today I’m weighing in, I’m here to share love for this beautiful family ♥️ and give them strength! Because I do know what they endure every single day. I know this because I too have an Aboriginal daughter with special needs, I know that feeling of anger when you get stares, I know the feeling of disparity when adults attack our baby because they are ignorant and yes racist !! I want to share this one story with you !!
Just like over Christmas I travelled to Rockhampton, we stopped for a break and fuel and my daughter ran up to an old lady to simply connect with her they looked at us saw we are black and started hurling racist abuse at us, a grown adult man (a big muscled man) started yelling at my daughter!! last words this man said was why are there black people everywhere !! Luckily this all finished before my son Jordan came out from the bathroom. Again like Yarraka said we don’t show these events we show the high lights for families and friends. But just to show a comparison and that this is all because of racist mindsets. We were at the pool and Nissa tried to connect with a baby a Aboriginal Dad was holding near the water, Nissa almost made the baby fall into the pool. The Dad was angry but as soon as I said she had special needs. Instantly and I mean instantly he changed. He showed empathy he actually calmed me down Because I was upset and he said to Nissa it’s really ok little sis you can play with him. Wow what a contrast in response right !!!
I actually 3 main points here
1 Racism
2 Dealing with different disabilities
3 Us mothers of these children being attacked and targeted!!!
Get with it Australia this didn’t happen when Dolly was bullied you all supported her without any doubt or judgements !!

We love you Sister Yarraka and Quaden.
You deserve to go to Disney land and so much More ! Ps chuck me and Nissa in the suitcase with yas 😂😂 stay strong and deadly 🖤⭐️♥️ from myself Nissa and family 💓💓💓

Pictured is the man in the car who attacked Conissa

29/12/2019

As the United Nation's ‘International Year of Indigenous Languages’ comes to a close, we will be counting down in Gamilaraay to welcome in the New Year.

We hope you'll join us!

Marrabaa yana-y (go well) 👣

08/12/2019

We make it so fun and easy for you learn about traditional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander toys with your class!⁠
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Our "Traditional Toys" lesson provides a lesson plan, curriculum outcomes, video, digital activities, printable resources & markbook - saving you time and getting your students engaged and excited to learn!⁠
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👉 Don't have Wingaru Kids? Learn more about Wingaru Kids through our 10 day free trial. Sign your school up today at https://www.wingaru.com.au/wingaru-kids.html and see how we can help you include more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in your classroom.⁠

24/11/2019

Yes indeed! -KJ-💗👏

Way too cute
22/10/2019

Way too cute

21/10/2019

In partnership with the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA we're proud to share with you this poster, which will be distributed across early childhood settings across WA.

The aim of this poster is to help increase awareness of the early signs of Autism within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, helping young children get their diagnosis and access to early intervention and support as early as possible.

Thank you to the Yinhawanaka Charitable Trust and Myer Family Company for their generous donations to make this wonderful resource happen.

05/08/2019

Art for children therapy is now an accepted and sough-after option for parents of children who have been diagnosed with a special needs condition. Read More

15/07/2019

Many of our loved ones need a Changing Places facility when accessing the community across the Tamworth region. The Changing Places facility to be located in the CBD at Bicentennial Park is for children and adults with a disability, the aged, those suffering from permanent or temporary medical and health conditions, and their family members and carers.

Vote for ‘Tamworth Changing Places for our Loved Ones’ in the NSW Government’s My Community Project. Voting starts 15th July 2019 and closes 15th August 2019.

For more information visit our page or the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/TamworthChangingPlacesForOurLovedOnes/posts/705536519875171

12/07/2019
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23/06/2019

Ayyy! Now this is moorditj!

This is Kiya (pictured here with her deadly friend Miranda Tapsell). Kiya is the new Indigenous doll on Play School and will make her debut on during NAIDOC Week in the special episode, ‘Acknowledgement of Country’, celebrating our Indigenous language and culture.

Kiya's dress is a collaboration with Noongar artist Kiya Watt and is a special story about her people and the Mother Ocean.

You can catch the episode on the 8th of July from 9.00am on ABC KIDS, with an all-star cast of presenters Miranda Tapsell, Luke Carroll and Hunter Page-Lochard who will find out where Kiya is from and learn to say hello in her language.

📷 via Miranda Tapsell

14/04/2019

Yoway! 🔥❤💛🖤🦋🍃👣

Excellent resource
10/04/2019

Excellent resource

31/03/2019

Hey Kids! (and parents). I’m so proud and happy to announce Nali And Friends! A collection of songs and stories for little ones (and parents).

The lead track, Nali, is available now for streaming, and you can pre-order the album now from the link below.



https://ab.co/NaliAndFriends

Happy Birthday Dad 🎁
03/12/2018

Happy Birthday Dad 🎁

Happy Fathers Day
02/09/2018

Happy Fathers Day

To all the fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, step-fathers, fathers to be, fathers of the past and present - today is for you. Happy Father’s Day!

Pictured here is Roy and Damien Parry, photographed by Darren Clark. Darren commented “To my mind it tells of the parental love and devotion, which stands in contrast to the imagery portrayed by the mainstream media used to describe the state of affairs in Indigenous communities throughout the country. I felt privileged to witness and record this intimate moment between father and son, this side of indigenous Australia is seldom seen.”


http://hdl.handle.net/10070/226793

Cultural Healing
28/10/2017

Cultural Healing

01/08/2017
29/06/2017

A BIG celebration will mark the grand opening of headspace Bundaberg tomorrow, with the community invited to join in the festivities.

20/06/2017

JAPURRA NGAPA-JIRRA! (Thank you everybody- in Burarra language)

Thank you for sending your donations from across the country. We’re pretty sure Maningrida is now the best dressed remote community in the Northern Territory.

We are asking you to please still send:

SHEETS
BED LINEN
LIGHT BLANKETS
TEENAGER SIZE CLOTHING

The donations allow our community to afford good clothes, which are otherwise very expensive and hard to access.
Gunmola- thank you very much.

SEND TO:

Bábbarra Women’s Centre Op Shop (BAC)
PMB 102 Winnellie
NT 0822

Children with disabilities are not weird or strange. They want what everyone else wants! Just to be accepted!!! Can I as...
30/05/2017

Children with disabilities are not weird or strange. They want what everyone else wants! Just to be accepted!!!
Can I ask a question? Is there anyone willing to copy and paste to their own timeline?

I miss you Conissa
14/05/2017

I miss you Conissa

I have a daughter and she is nonverbal. It is one of the most difficult portions of my life. When the tears fall it becomes a guessing game....

29/03/2017

To commemorate Autism Acceptance Month we will be offering a 50% discount on Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, Pictello and Keeble.

Yes i do love ice cream
27/01/2017

Yes i do love ice cream

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Making Johnny Cakes with Aunty Nell... Johnny Cakes is a traditional Aboriginal bread... My Mums favorite food to eat....

Conissa and Fraser playing chasey

We had so much fun this afternoon at walking through 👣👣 the beautiful Bundaberg Botanical Gardens. 🌿🍁🌴🌹🌳🍂. Conissa always loves the steam train 🚂 ride and of course feeding the ducks 🐥 Erin (her Awsome OT) would be proud of how she was feeding the ducks and picking up the pellets with her finger tips. We are proud of her too 🌟🌟

Art in OT drawing stickmen
Art in OT drawing stickmen

After last night having THE worst night of seizures being the most violent I have ever seen her have, and the pain in her eyes just broke my heart into pieces And then to continue to have several more.... Today is a new day, new opportunities and new learning, Conissa did more then great today at OT she was so focused and engaged in the art it was beautiful to see (even though I nodded off at times) Thanks so much Erin Pratt for your continued support and care of my baby girl, you are amazing

Nissa riding Buddy
Nissa riding Buddy

Conissa loves coming to Aunty Nays, Nissa loves Buddy Buddy as always been gentle and patient with her even though she is rough and smacks him around.. Animals are so therapeutic for our Special children, I know Nissa will have her special friend soon

Conissa requires lots of stimulation each day, if she doesn't get enough there is definitely a massive meltdown, just before this footage she was just about to have a massive meltdown, twinkle little star normally settles her but this time she needed more sensory input, so I gave her the massage and her weighted puppy 💋💋💋

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