Signing off for the last time. I am sorry. Try to be better.

I’m embarrassed for our country when Shine Lawyers take $50+ million while Aboriginal class action members get peanuts. It’s exploitation all over again. The bastards. #4corners

The Department of Housing & Public Works stated via email that they will review my application in September. As they know, that's too far off to prevent my end. As one charity told me, that's what they do. Lie, postpone, delay, avoid. The problem will resolve when we are dead. #auspol

#auspol signed my death sentence today. I have been informed I am not eligible for assistance from the Government for housing because I don’t meet “core requirements”. So being multiple permanent #Disabled in #Poverty #ActuallyAutistic #Homeless & #NoSupport but they just don’t care. Fuck you.

🧪 #EduSky🍎 Do you support students (or colleagues) who hyperfocus—for better or worse? Learn what causes it, the roles of dopamine and executive function, and how neurodivergent brains (like mine!) can thrive by working with—not against—their natural wiring. #ActuallyAutistic #Poem

#EduSky🍎 #ActuallyAutistic #Hyperfocus

Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) for sentimental reasons. We will all be together again soon ♥️

This week so far I have reminded three disability organisation accounts on here to use alt text, two of them were vision impairment related posts . None of the three accounts have acknowledged my request to be inclusive. This makes me question if they are genuine or just scam/bot accounts. Be wary!

How can a 400-year-old #poem spark modern #inclusion and connection for every single learner? Explore my immersive analysis of “The Good-Morrow,” built for #educators, #students, #advocates and any other curious mind.

So much to read, so little time.

#EduSky🍎 #iTeachEnglish📖 What does true awakening look like for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and intersectional communities? Here’s my inclusive reading of Donne’s “The Good-Morrow”—with reflection prompts and actionable resources. #GoodMorrowAwakening #DWCONNECT #PoetryAnalysis #ActuallyAutistic

One year ago, #MrKitty returned home. In less than two weeks, we will no longer have a home. Nowhere to belong. Mr Kitty, Millie et al., we may all be back together soon. Honestly, that reunion can not come fast enough. I am so damn tired.

Getting overlooked for a specific job now, that felt like we were a perfectly engineered match… Granted I got hit with rejection for two other positions at the same time. … it really stings, more than most. Was it because I’m #disabled, queer? Facing homelessness? Or “overqualified”?

#EduSky🍎 #FridaysForFuture Feeling incredibly proud today and wanted to share with you a story that fills my heart with joy. Sometimes in this work, you connect with a "unicorn" client, and their journey is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. #TutoringSuccess 1/8

It is still over a week away, but join in if you know the words… 🎼 It’s beginning to look a lot like Shark Week, Everywhere you scroll; Take a look at my screen, you’ll see, A tuxedo cat strikes with glee, Batting at the sharks on my screensaver roll. #Caturday #TuxedoCat #SharkWeek #Predators

#EduSky🍎 #FridaysForFuture Feeling incredibly proud today and wanted to share with you a story that fills my heart with joy. Sometimes in this work, you connect with a "unicorn" client, and their journey is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. #TutoringSuccess 1/8

#ReIntroduction 🧵 Hello Bluesky! I'm David. I’m a multiply disabled & #AuDHD scientist who spent years researching antimicrobial resistance. After a life-changing accident and my own journey navigating academia as a disabled student, I founded DW Tutoring. #EduSky🍎 🧪 1/5

Fur a long time, he had the greatest #WhiskersWednesday of any #TuxedoCat. One year on, I recall the heartbreak due to that dreaded C word. I will always love you Mr Kitty. I hope you enjoy my terrible reading of the #poem I wrote (published) and read to him for his legacy.

One year on. Reading my #poem Green Eyes In Shadow’s Silhouette. I am sorry for my poor reading. Less sobbing than when I read to him. Mr Kitty, I will never forget you. 11/09/2007 - 09/07/2024 ⚠️Some graphic images of his cancer biopsy and at rest. #Poetry #RainbowBridge

One year on. Reading my #poem I am sorry for my poor reading. Less sobbing than when I read to him. Mr Kitty, I will never forget you. 11/09/2007 - 09/07/2024 #CatsOfBlueSky #TuxedoCat Some graphic images of his cancer biopsy and at rest. Link to poem: allpoetry.com/poem/1785448...

Finally caught up with the news. Relieved to know I can stop feeling guilty about this #haiku. Did you see what was hiding in plain sight? #Mushroom #Murder

🧪 #MicroSky #EduSky Do you remember when the other place was great for #ScienceComm? Anyway, as it was world #Zoonoses day yesterday, the message bares repeating. Do not kiss your dog - for both your sakes. And please keep up to date with your vaccinations as well. So important against #AMR

Bodies of two men in dilapidated Sydney house could have been undiscovered by housemate for weeks. Adelaide 2011/12 my neighbour called police for welfare check when I was on holidays. Yes, I admit it was embarrassing to hear later at university that the police had been looking for me.

🧪 #Poem #Poetry If you are in Australia and you feel the need for something to tide you over, until you hear the drawn-out result... I am pleased to offer you this #haiku (again). Interrupted Rations Death cap's pale allure Whispers promises, then chokes Amanita's kiss

What does ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ mean to you? My latest Sonnet Sleuths essay examines Eliot’s poem through the lens of neurodivergence, feminist, and queer perspectives. Let’s discuss! Sorry for the late or early post at 2:31 AM, local peeps. #Poetry #TSEliot #Neurodiversity

🧪 #MicroSky Bravo, @sammanna.bsky.social @asmqld.bsky.social et al. Long overdue. Fully support this. I wish it had been around during my time 😅. Leveraging networks to provide #guidance to early-career microbiologists: The Australian Society for Microbiology #Mentoring Program

It has been a very long time since I was invited to attend an interview with a company, rather than a client. Trepidation is an understatement.

🧪 #EduSky🍎 #iTeachBio🧬 Has again (foolishly or bravely) entered a conversation about raw milk on one of my local Facebook community pages. So, why didn’t you get any work done today?

Maybe one day, I will take my own advice and value my own time and worth. Another weekend morning #tutoring client and I gave them an extra 2.5hrs free. #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #cPTSD That said, reading their report card, and seeing their progress was delightful. So perhaps they earned it?

In survival mode, sitting at the computer all day, writing applications. It’s now 18:37, and I glance over to see that my morning coffee still has half a cup left. Luckily, I love iced coffee, even if it's freezing outside. Especially while I still have an inside. Anyway, everything hurts.

I hope you know that I tried. #ausol #HousingCrisis #AutisticBurnout

Four years ago today I returned to Adelaide, to Millie’s favourite place. The mangroves and shoreline of Middle Beach. We came here at least once a week to play. She rarely wanted to leave so here I scattered her ashes. I am so sorry we moved to QLD. #Millie #BullTerrier #Dogs #RainbowBridge

The brains trust at “work” helping me with my emails. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Four years ago today I returned to Adelaide, to Millie’s favourite place. The mangroves and shoreline of Middle Beach. We came here at least once a week to play. She rarely wanted to leave so here I scattered her ashes. I am so sorry we moved to QLD. #Millie #BullTerrier #Dogs #RainbowBridge

The brains trust at “work” helping me with my emails. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Ugh. Should have stopped working on these math games at version 10. Some 26 versions later, and they are no longer working. No errors or bugs showing in CLI, IDE, or the console. Although it was working on my iPhone about 4 hours ago. #EduSky #iTeachMaths♾️ #MagicTrick #Coding

Cold/Flu —> Respiratory infection has had me 8 days. Now, at the stage that every time I blow my nose, I risk giving myself a bloody nose. Trying to work out if getting better or worse. Still hard to breathe, but then I do have a piece of rolled up paper towel up one nostril…

Currently facing homelessness while completing my Master's in autism education. Classified as "requiring substantial support" but denied that support based on academic achievement. We already provide universal healthcare for diabetes. Why not for autism?
 #auspol #ActuallyAutistic #Equity