The Liberator AAC Community Calendar Competition is back for 2027 🎉 With so many incredible submissions last year, we can’t wait to see what you send for this one!
This isn’t just about creating a calendar. It’s about celebrating the incredible diversity, creativity and achievements of AAC communicators across Australia and beyond. 
We want to see your world through your eyes. Â
Whether you’re an AAC communicator, family member, speech pathologist, educator or part of our broader community, we’re inviting you to share: 
We’ll select submissions to feature across our 2027 wall calendar: 
We believe everyone has stories worth sharing – no matter you are or what your AAC experience has been.
Your submissions will help us: 
| Who can enter | Anyone connected to our AAC community – AAC communicators, families, speech pathologists, educators, therapy centres, schools and disability support services. |
| What to submit | High-resolution photos or digital artwork (minimum 300 DPI)  Brief description of your submission (up to 100 words)  Information about yourself/your story (optional but encouraged!)  |
| Submission deadline | September 30, 2026  |
| How to enter | Hit the button below or click this link here! |
Need inspiration? Think about: 
Need a little help? Our team is here to assist if you need support for your submission. Contact us at competition@liberator.net.au or read our Top Tips on our website. 
Here’s the timeline:
We can’t wait to see the incredible stories, creativity and diversity of our community. Whether you’re sharing for the first time or you’re already known for your creative works, your perspective matters. 
This is our collective opportunity to celebrate everything we love about our community – the creativity, determination, achievements and connections that make us who we are. 
Don’t forget to read our 2027 Calendar Competition Official Rules and Guidelines for more detailed information.
Questions? Contact our team at support@liberator.net.au – we’re here to help and excited to support you through the process. 
Here’s how you can help!
Print and display our poster
We’ve created a special poster with a QR code that links directly to all the competition details. You can print and display this in your home, school, clinic or workspace!
Download the poster here.
The QR code takes people straight to our blog post with full competition details, so families and clients can easily access everything they need to know.
Share with your clients and families
We know our community sees incredible moments every day – communication breakthroughs, creative problem-solving and exciting celebrations. Your friends, clients, co-workers or families might have great stories to share – but may not know about this opportunity!
You can send them all the details via this link: 2027 Calendar Submission Form | Liberator Australia
The Liberator AAC Community Calendar Competition aims to showcase the real lives, achievements, and creativity of AAC communicators across Australia. By sharing your story, you’re helping create a resource that celebrates the diversity and capabilities of our community while promoting awareness of communication solutions. 
 
Your AAC device is an important part of everyday life, supporting conversations, learning, and connection with others. And, just like any piece of technology you rely on, it performs best when it’s well looked after! In this blog, we’ll share our top AAC device maintenance tips – including practical care, maintenance, and tech advice to help ensure your device stays reliable, responsive, and ready when you need it!
Let’s face it – devices get dirty. Whether you’re at school, work, or just having dinner, your device comes along for the ride. Give it some cleaning attention regularly to keep it working well.
For light cleaning, use a soft, lint-free cloth on the touchscreen. For deeper cleaning, use a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, then dry the screen with another soft cloth. You can find more detailed cleaning tips in your device manual.
Good to know: Keyguards can go in the dishwasher!
Your device comes with a specific charger – always use that one. Try to charge your battery before it drops to 0%. Charging when your battery is above 10% can extend its life significantly. For best results, charge your device upright at room temperature on a hard surface.
Tip: Turn off your device for faster charging.
We encourage keeping your device with you and ready to use for conversations throughout the day. However, there are smart times to use sleep mode or shut down completely.
Set your auto-sleep to five minutes or less. Use sleep mode when you won’t be using your device for short periods, like during swimming.
Remember that sleep mode uses about 2% of battery per hour. Consider turning off your device completely during longer breaks, like overnight.
Like most technology, your device works best when it’s not too hot. Take breaks from heat and avoid charging if your device feels warm. Move to shade or air conditioning rather than trying to cool it with water.
Tip: Keep a low-tech communication board handy for water activities.
Software updates bring new features and vocabulary to improve your communication experience. Connect to WiFi and follow the prompts in your settings menu to get these improvements. Updates also help your device run more smoothly overall.
Tip: Plug in your device during updates to protect your battery.
Your screen is essential for accessing all your communication options. Protect it from scratches, moisture, and spills with a screen protector. This also reduces glare and reflections, making it easier to see your buttons.
Visit our online store to see screen protector options for your device.
Your device is built to be durable and handle daily life. (If you haven’t already), you might try an extra protective case designed specifically for your device model. These cases provide additional security for active use at home and out in the community.
People change, and your needs change too. It might be time to check that you’re still accessing your device in the most comfortable and efficient way possible.
Connect with your support team (or ours!) to consider adjustments like:
Our local consultants are happy to discuss access questions to help you communicate at your best.
If you’re experiencing glitches, try restarting your device first – this solves most technical problems.
If you’re still having trouble after a restart, our support team is here to help. Contact us by phone, email, or through our website, and we’ll work together to get your AAC device maintenance issue resolved – and your device running smoothly again.
Need a little support with your AAC device maintenance?
Our team is here to help you make the most of your communication device. Whether you need help with AAC device maintenance or want to explore new ways to optimise your AAC setup, we’re just a call or click away.
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