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"I can imagine the fear, of not fully understanding what’s in it. But the important thing is vaccines are tested; they are safe. They wouldn’t put it out if it wasn’t safe. Any adverse effects are so rare."

"I look at the toys in a very different way to the parents. The parents look at the toys and think, ‘this is for my child to play’. I see it as a perfect opportunity to build their language skills or their verbs or their speech sound."

"[With children], start slow with tech. Give them lots of life experiences, and everyday, ordinary human experiences. Trust that their brain and their character and their resilience will be in a much better place for them to start engaging with tech healthily."

"[Boundaries are] a lesson in how to navigate the world. Having boundaries at home, in a safe environment where you can be coached on what to do, is an important part of becoming a socially responsible person."

"I am a strong Deaf person, and I am part of the Deaf community. It’s a big part of me; it’s 100 per cent of my life. I’m not confused about who I am. I know where I belong."

"My parents had a lot of similar values even though they’re from different circumstances. Things like conserving nature and not wasting anything. Their experiences have been part of what shaped me as a person."

"Everyone educates differently, and every service is different, but what’s important to me — whether it’s the mum, the nan, or the child — is to be that one supportive person in someone’s life."

"If you have a Deaf child, I think it’s important to learn Auslan, for communication as well as culture. Babies can pick up signs from about 10 months. They can pick up sign language before spoken language and can actually ask for what they want."

"My whole life has changed. I never expected to have kids. But it has been the best thing. This is the space I want to work in. It was from Lynn giving me that chance that I’ve been able to be where I am today."

"My advice would be to find your people and your village. Let them in. They want to help you through difficult times as well as be there to celebrate the good times."