Benji’s Mum

06/09/2026

On the latest episode of Why Do We Care?, I sat down with Julia Coorey, also known as Michael's Mum. This incredible woman shares how she manages life caring for her eldest child Michael, who was diagnosed with severe nonverbal autism aged eighteen months, alongside his two younger sisters.

Between training support workers, juggling therapy, home schooling, and just simply keeping Michael and her family safe, Julia shares the extreme complexities of daily life.

To survive her new normal, Julia has harnessed her writing skills from her former life as a lawyer, to be a voice for carers in Australia. She started the page ‘Michael’s Mum’ to talk about the challenges she could see all carers, including herself, having to face to ensure their family survives. Her posts have created a community of carers who resonate with her observations of the NDIS, government and what real care actually looks like.

Listen to Julia’s eye-opening full story now on Spotify. Link in comments.

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29/08/2026

Author Sarah Rosse talks about her son’s su***de attempt, the diagnosis that’s changed his life, and what helped her survive it all.
Listen now on this week’s episode of podcast ‘Why Do We Care?’.
Link in comments

28/08/2026

Sarah Rosse speaks about her sons su***de attempt and what happened next on this weeks episode of ‘Why Do We Care?’ on Spotify

24/08/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/parents-children-disability-experience-psychological-distress/107062176?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link

A major Australian study finds parents caring for young children with disability are twice as likely to say they are in poor health, feeling constantly in demand and lonely.

21/08/2026

What does an OT actually do?? Many parents have no idea what these amazing people can help them with. Amy Duigan from Protea Occupational Therapy answers all my questions on this week’s episode of ‘Why Do We Care?’ on Spotify now 🩷

20/08/2026

I was so honoured to be interviewed by Lai Phan about my life's journey to becoming a podcaster/ mental health advocate/parent carer in this issue of Her Altitude.
It's such a privilege to share this with you all.
I'm so grateful I get the opportunity to create impact in the world of disability and mental health 🙏

See the full story via the link in comments

13/08/2026

“I didn’t even know what autism was.”

Benji’s Dad opens up for the first time — talking with his wife (Benji’s Mum) about fatherhood, neurodivergence, and the space between the future you imagined and the one you got. 🩵

No scripts. Just honesty.

🎧 New episode out now — link in comments

09/08/2026

The reality of parenting neurodivergent kids is a rollercoaster ride. I want to build a platform to help us at benjismum.com.au

07/08/2026

From day one, she knew this wouldn’t be simple. 💛

Postnatal depression. A baby who wouldn’t sleep. A chance clinical trial. Mental health struggles. School refusal.

Valentina’s ADHD journey with her son wasn’t straightforward — but her love never wavered.

This one’s raw, real, and for every mum who’s ever felt alone in it. 🎧 New episode out now — link in comments.

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

Ep 9 of ‘Why Do We Care?’ lands on Spotify this Friday morning where I chat with founder of Laura Ashmole about the community of carers she is creating for change. The Australian census is coming soon and all parent carers must tick the 'l am a carer' box to ensure more government funding for carers to be supported in their everyday struggle to support neurodivergent, disabled and mentally ill loved ones. See my link in bio