January 2026

Now an 11-year-old boy living with his mom, Caddie, in suburban Melbourne, Xabian was born with an undiagnosed condition that severely limits his mobility and causes his arms to flail unexpectedly – movements often completely outside of his control.

Every morning in our house looks different than most. The kids climb into the van with me, not by watching me hop in effortlessly, but by watching me lock down my chair, secure my equipment, and adapt the space around me so we can start the day safely. They hand me things I can't reach. They wait a little longer when I'm transferring. They don't see inconvenience, they see teamwork.