This is No Ordinary Kid

This account is no longer being updated. To learn about Cameron’s meningitis/disability journey visit Facebook: facebook.com/This.is.No.Ord… Instagram: instagram.com/this_is_no_ord… Blog: thisisnoordinarykid.blogspot.com Thank you for following Cameron’s journey #disabilityawareness #meningitis

This summer, make sure you clean out the kids paddling pool, run the hose for a minute before you let the kids run through it, and if you take a dip in a waterhole- keep your head above the water! Read more about amoebic meningitis- meningitis.com.au/about-the-dise… #aussie

Sepsis is a life-threatening & occurs when meningitis bacteria gets into the bloodstream. While one of the most commonly known symptoms, the rash does not appear always or is one of the last symptoms to show. Order your FREE symptoms fridge magnet- meningitis.com.au/magnet/ #skin

ACT Health urges Spilt Milk Festival attendees on the 26th of November to watch out for the signs and symptoms of meningococcal, and act immediately if they appear. Signs and symptoms cheat sheet: meningitis.com.au/about-the-dise… #spiltmilk #emergency #ACT

Have you been following Cameron’s story long enough to remember when he got this bike? We tried and he loved the idea of it but he could not ride his bike independently. We’d get him going and he’d roll until the momentum stopped. Recently we decided to try again and guess what?

Make sure you protect your teen! If they missed their ACWY vaccine, it's important you organise for them to still get this vaccine. Talk to your GP today. KNOW the symptoms so you can ACT immediately. Order your FREE lifesaving symptoms magnet - meningitis.com.au/magnet/ #teens

A young lady has been admitted to a SW WA hospital with Meningococcal B. The state's 16th case this year! For information or support, call us at 1800 250 223. Order your FREE symptoms fridge magnet at meningitis.com.au/magnet/ #sick #emergency #WA #KnowActVax #hospital #health

A young man in his 20s tragically passed away from Meningococcal B last week in NSW. If anyone in the community needs support, please call us at 1800 250 223. Order your symptoms magnet at ow.ly/5gUr50LQI16 #emergency #death #lifesaving #NSW #Health #KnowActVax

Last month, Jessica ordered a lifesaving symptoms fridge magnet and went in the draw for an amazing prize! She now has a reminder of all the symptoms of meningitis, so she can protect her son by ACTing immediately. To go in the draw - meningitis.com.au/magnet/ #lifesaving

KNOW the symptoms of the disease ACT quickly if you suspect meningitis VAX vaccination is the key to prevention It's simple. It could save your life. If you don't KNOW the symptoms, click here to grab your FREE symptoms fridge magnet- meningitis.com.au/magnet/ #lifesaving

Watching Cameron visit the staff at @DilateDigital is very special, the staff are so kind and generous with their time - and desk chairs. #inclusion #Disability #abilitynotdisability #communitysupport

Next time you're at the GP, take a second to tell them 'I'd like to organise a MenB vaccine'. The vaccination isn't currently provided on the NIP. We're seeing rising numbers, so ask your doctor the question! Read more about Vaccination here- meningitis.com.au/about-the-dise… #vaccine

It might not be his car but dreams do come true - Cam’s support worker got a new car and Cameron gets to go out in it with her every week. He was very excited for his first outing. #abilitynotdisability #cars #mustang

With cases this year already exceeding those for the whole of last year, we urge parents to be on the lookout for cases of meningococcal. It has NEVER been more VITAL to KNOW the symptoms of meningococcal. Order your FREE symptoms magnet here - meningitis.com.au/magnet/ #parents

Leavers is a high risk event for meningococcal. Meningococcal is spread through sharing drinks and vapes or sleeping or being in confined and crowded areas. Learn the symptoms here- meningitis.com.au/about-the-dise… #leavers2022

Before your teens go to Leavers, talk to them about meningococcal. It is spread through sharing drinks and vapes or sleeping or being in crowded areas. Encourage your teen to avoid these behaviours. Refer to our website for the symptoms- meningitis.com.au/about-the-dise… #leavers

We know you have questions about what your containers and lids are recycled into. Check out this poster. #containersforchange #recycle #abilitynotdisability #disability #savetheplanet #circulareconomy #dontfeedthefill #drinkcontainers #lidsoff #reinvent

Our support group Mending Hearts are ready to listen when the time is right and when you need someone who has an understanding of what you've been through. If you have been affected and would like a safe place to talk with others, join us- facebook.com/groups/1659660… #support

Thanks to @Telethon7 we were able to give a #KnowActVax talk at the Kalamunda Performers studio! It was great to spread the word! If you'd like to organise a #KnowActVax talk, call our Outreach Officer Trev on 0450 925 514 or email at trevorq@meningitis.org.au #telethon7

Monique is one of the beautiful members of our support group, Mending Hearts. Yesterday, her story was featured in the Daily Mail. Read her must see story here- dailymail.co.uk/femail/health/… JOIN MENDING HEARTS- facebook.com/groups/1659660… #support #dailymail #story #trauma #scary