Amy turns need into idea
When Amy Hall couldn’t find the specialist support her daughter needed, she built the solution herself. This feature highlights the beginnings of Banksia Support Services — a deeply personal journey that’s now helped over 170 families across the Shoalhaven through behaviour support, speech therapy, and more. A powerful example of what happens when lived experience meets community need.
'A miracle that a child hasn't died': Are Australian schools failing children with disability?
In this powerful investigation, Amy Hall joins parents and practitioners speaking out against the routine use of restrictive practices in schools. From emotional trauma to institutional neglect, this article lays bare the harm caused when children with disabilities are silenced instead of supported.
How Restrictive Practices Are Failing Kids with Disability
Hannah’s son was offered a cardboard box as a “safe space.” This confronting story highlights how outdated practices — from seclusion to restraint — are being misused in classrooms across the country, often with devastating consequences. Featuring expert insight from Amy Hall.
Schools Still Lock Children with Disabilities in Cages
Despite updated policies, children with disability are still being secluded in cage-like enclosures in schools. Amy Hall shares firsthand experiences of witnessing this in practice, advocating for urgent, compassionate change and neuro-affirming approaches that put the child’s wellbeing first.
Redefining Success: Amy Hall Finalist in Global Awards
Amy Hall’s leadership journey hasn’t followed the traditional script — and that’s exactly why it’s worth celebrating. This feature spotlights her bold decision to reshape her business from the ground up, placing sustainable impact and lived experience at the heart of it. Her work has now earned international recognition at the Women Changing the World Awards.