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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺

@caitlinsheahan.bsky.social
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AuDHD | BEdStuds graduate | MAutND student Learning about neurodiversity, mental health, education, sociology, and weight stigma Lived experience with DSP, NDIS, and the mental health and social housing systems. She/her On Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne)

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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I haven’t read the article, but people seem to think we’re only disabled when it means we get something, even if it’s just access to community. They don’t realise that we’re also always disabled when it’s most painful or inconvenient, and that we’re excluded much more than we’re included.
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Absolutely spot on article! www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb... #RUOK #RUOKDay #Suicide #AusPol #VicPol #SpringSt #MentalHealth /1
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There is a heading that states “opinion” in red capital letters, then another heading in larger black letters below that, which reads “Another R U OK? Day, and we’re still not ok”. The author’s name, Anna Spargo-Ryan appears in smaller red text below the headings. There is an image of the author, a blonde, white woman, to the right of her name.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The patient this paramedic abused left her phone line open so every insult and derogatory remark was recorded If she hadn’t done that, the paramedic would probably have gotten away with it Sadly disabled patients are frequently told they’re overreacting or “acting like a child”
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Paramedic struck off after saying 'you are not dying' and accusing patient of 'lying'
A NWAS paramedic who told a patient she was "acting like a child" and accused her of "lying" about her pain was struck off.
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This campaign from @otaust.bsky.social is so important! They raise really important issues that apply to all supports delivered by #ThrivingKids. Choice and continuity of care are critical. #ThrivingKids #Autism #Australia #AusPol #VicPol #SpringSt #NDIS #Disability otaus.com.au/thriving-kid...
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“Thriving Kids needs OTs”

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“Children and families deserve continuity of care, choice and access to occupational therapy.”
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Join @greens.org.au’s campaign for #DisabilityJustice! Sign up here: m.facebook.com/story.php?st... #Disability #AusPol #DisabilityRights #Australia
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Together we can remove the barriers, fix the systems, and eliminate the structural discrimination disabled people face every day.”
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Earth Visitor @earthvisitor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#VoteGreens
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The #disability community is making one final attempt to stop the harm of the brutal and cruel #NDIS Bill. The Bill still needs to receive royal assent before it becomes law. Write to the Governor General. Tell her what this means for you! #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol www.facebook.com/share/p/1CzR...
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“Suggestion from Tiana - write to Sam Mostyn, the governor general.

Hi everyone if you’re concerned or love somebody or cares for somebody that is an NDIS participant the fight is not over. I have attached a template for the governor general if you if you could please send it in quick as we can stop this bill the politicians will not expect this. 

THIS LETTER MUST BE PERSONALISED BEFORE SENDING”
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
@albomp.bsky.social, you just almost managed to slip these powers through unnoticed. Almost, but not quite. Imposing these powers on disabled people is a damning indictment of your government. We will remember. (See link for details) #NDIS #AusPol www.facebook.com/share/p/1Byi...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
And chatting, joking, and laughing the whole way through. #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Just watching the Senators wander casually into the chamber for the division where they will make life altering, and probably life ending, decisions. #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol #DisabilityRights
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #DisabilityRights
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS #DisabilityRights
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“Research by The Australia Institute, in its report The NDIS cuts: A poor reflection of our national character found that these cuts could result in the loss of 51,641 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, representing 93,986,644 hours of work.” p.43 #NDIS #AusPol otd.aph.gov.au/public-api/a...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social thankyou! This means so much to me as an NDIS participant! We need more politicians who will speak out like this! (Video at the link) #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS #DisabilityRights www.facebook.com/share/r/1CXZ...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This is what’s on the table. It’s the sort of thing that people who don’t use government services much probably think is a misrepresentation of the facts. It’s not. They are systematically dismantling all sorts of appeal rights. #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The NDIS Bill is being debated NOW! It’s not too late to contact Senators, even if it’s just a single sentence in an email. It’s not over until it’s over! (More details about contacting Sen Kovacic at the link) #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS #DisabilityRights www.facebook.com/share/19TaPz...
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“On Friday, the Committee handed down its inquiry report into the NDIS Bill, with one single recommendation: to pass the legislation. 

Today we encourage you to make one last ditch effort to sway Liberal Senator Maria Kovacic. 

Phone Srnator Kovacic’s office: (02) 9353 0585
Email Senator Kovacic: senator.kovacic@aph.gov.au

Why Maria Kovacic? In June this year, Senator Kovacic gave an impassioned speech to the Senste about this Bill, in which she decried the impacts on the disability community should the Bill get NDIS reforms wrong. She spoke about the importance of listening people with lived experience and their families:

“We need to listen to them, and we need to understand what is and isn’t workable in this legislation. We cannot ram it through without appropriate amendments to ensure that the very people that it was designed to protect are actually protected and not harmed in its implementation.”

So will Senator Kovacic continue to listen to our community? Will she act to ensure it’s not rammed through without appropriate amendments? 

When does this need to happen? 
Now. The Bill is being debated in the Senate now. The Senate is sitting this week. We do not know when it will be put to a vote.”
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
“And now, when disabled people physically show up to make their voices heard, the doors are locked and police are waiting.” #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS #DisabilityRights #PeacefulProtest www.facebook.com/share/p/19B8...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Anyone who thinks the brutality of this NDIS Bill is necessary should read this report by Per Capita. The message? "In short, excessive cost cutting would be self-defeating." (p.20) #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol percapita.org.au/wp-content/u...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"Underinvesting in the NDIS...would...likely increase demand from other government service areas, meaning that 'savings' from cost cutting would be reduced. In short, excessive cost cutting would be self-defeating." p.20 #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol percapita.org.au/wp-content/u...
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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Vaccines do not cause autism. Autism is not something to be fixed. Autism is not something to be cured. My autistic friends, you are autistic joy. Thank you for being wonderful you ✨ Sincerely, Your Autistic Library Friend 💛
Mychal smiles in a shirt that reads, “Be a buddy not a bully”
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Just feeling devastated after the Senate Committee’s report on the NDIS Bill today. It wears you down to have your humanity debated and ultimately denied. Thankyou to @greens.org.au and @davidpocock.bsky.social. Your dissent will be remembered. #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol #DisabilityRights
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If Australians really knew what is happening with the NDIS, they would hang their heads in shame. #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol #DisabilityRights @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn...
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Health minister wants to cut disability support by 99% without legislation - Greg Jericho
Labor's cruel NDIS cuts will make it worse for families like mine
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
@albomp.bsky.social and @markbutlermp.bsky.social, the Australian public will remember that you could have avoided the harm this Bill will do. We will remember that you’re choosing to appease billionaires rather than afford disabled people their rights. #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Everything about this is seriously concerning! #ThrivingKids #AusPol @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Last days to take action! Click the quoted link. #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
For every dollar that is spent on the NDIS, $2.25 is returned to the economy in other areas. #NDIS #ProtectOurNDIS #AusPol @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS #ALP @albomp.bsky.social and @markbutlermp.bsky.social Australians won’t forget this at election time.
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #Census #Australia
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
People have died, including children, and it’s only going to get worse if this Bill passes. #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This is a narrative that’s been manufactured to make disabled people’s suffering palatable to the Australian public so that the government doesn’t have to make changes that will upset billionaires. #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social and @markbutlermp.bsky.social we see the harm you are doing. You have your priorities wrong. People will die because of this.
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Last days to add your voice to this! You can do it from anywhere in Australia. #NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social www.facebook.com/share/p/193G...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol #ProtectOurNDIS @albomp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social www.facebook.com/share/p/1DD7...
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
#NDIS #AusPol
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Even if these numbers were correct, they’re counting diagnoses, not the number of #autistic people. When the telescope was invented, we could see many more stars. That didn’t mean the number of stars had increased. We understand #autism much better now. That doesn’t mean there is more of it.
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God @thegodshow.com · 28/09/2025
Thou shalt worry less about Tylenol causing autism and more about Donold causing fascism.
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Caitlin Sheahan 🇦🇺 @caitlinsheahan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This! #Autism is not the problem, #ableism is. If #Trump and #RFKJr really cared about the struggles of the autistic community, they would be working to redistribute wealth to fund disability support and dismantle #ableist structures. #Eugenics is not the answer!
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TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
A different perspective. Always helpful.
Christopher Penn wrote:

Just remember that given the abundance of neurodivergent people in science, it's far more likely that autism causes vaccines.
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Drew Webb 🏳️‍🌈 @archeryfan93.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Plus they don’t cause autism
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 23/09/2025
I’ve never eaten kale and I don’t have autism, so clearly kale causes autism.
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I’m hard pressed to come up with any single thing that has been studied as much as vaccines & autism (vaxx safety in general), or as debunked as a link between vaccines & autism. But even more striking is how these people clearly think autism is worse than your child getting a disease or even dying
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Waldo Jaquith @waldo.net · 24/07/2026
The claim “RFK Jr. does not fuck chickens” is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that RFK Jr. fucks chickens.
KEY POINTS
• The claim 'vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based
claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.
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