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APOLOGIES - THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Parents, carers, healthcare workers and educators can find information on health, support networks, healthcare and education resources plus products for sale. WE TAKE NO RESPONSABILITY FOR ANY 3RD PARTY WEBSITE LINKS - THEY ARE REFERENCES ONLY. Having a child with additional health or learning needs can be isolating, frustrating and challenging but we all need to find support in each other and ways to celebrate our achievments. There are resources around that can be useful and we have put together a directory for NSW families with a child who has additional needs or is in need of support, especially Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Delays, Launguage delays, Beahvioural issues, etc. - AUTISM
- ADHD / ADD
- ASSESSMENT CENTRES
- COMMUNICATION
- COUNSELLING, FAMILY SUPPORT AND RESPITE
- DOWN SYDNROME
- EARLY INTERVENTION
- EDUCATION
- FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- HEALTH AND NUTRITION
- PLAYGROUPS AND LEARNING CENTRES
- PRACTICAL RESOURCES
- SHOP
AUTISM - Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) - Early Intervention and support service - www.autismspectrum.org.au
- Autism Behavioral Intervention (ABI) implement Applied Behaviour Analysis to improve the quality of life of your child and the family unit.
- Centre for autism and related disorders
- Autism training - The Positive Partnerships: supporting school aged students on the autism spectrum project delivers two components of the Helping Children with Autism package being implemented by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The aim of both components is to improve the educational outcomes for school aged children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
ASSESSMENT CENTRES
- Northern Sydney Central Coast Community Health Centres
- Sydney Childrens Hospital The Community Child Health Service provides developmental assessments, refugee services and Aboriginal clinics. School based health assessments and child health education for community groups are also provided in areas of need. Randwick, NSW (02) 9382 8472
- Private Centres (Selected assessments may be covered by Medicare)
COMMUNICATION
COUNSELLING, FAMILY SUPPORT AND RESPITE DOWN SYDNROME (DS) - TRISOMY 21 EARLY INTERVENTION - Brookvale Early Intervention Centre (BEIC) Manly, Pittwater, Warringah, NSW (02) 9939 1805
- Lizard Centre Evidence based intervention for young children with autism and related disorders. Chatswood, NSW (02) 9904 8130
- The Childrens Hospital at Westmead Run by the Child Development Unit at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in collaboration with the Autism Association of NSW, aims to work with families with children aged two to four years who are newly diagnosed with autism. Westmead NSW
- Early intervention infoline IFSP - 1300656865
- DADHC early intervention service - Sydney's north shore - 98770166 Northern beaches - 9486700
- Lifestart Early Intervention Service. Sydney-wide.
- Early Ed intervention Early Intervention Service. North Sydney
- Sdn Childrens Service Sydney's childcare and intervention service for children with additional needs.
- Dalwood spilstead centre - intervention and support service to vulnerable families - Seaforth 99510365
- Northcott disability services - 1800004957
- Queenscliff community health - 99757743
- Physical ability unit - Frenchs Forest 99757743
- Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) - Early Intervention and support service - www.autismspectrum.org.au
- Autism Behavioral Intervention (ABI) implement Applied Behaviour Analysis to improve the quality of life of your child and the family unit.
- Learning Link - services include early childhood intervention, full cognitive, developmental and paediatric assessments, individualised and supplementary specialist literacy and numeracy services, specialised help for children who have had serious illnesses, an in-school reading program for children falling behind in literacy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, family counselling, case management, group programs and workshops. The children we help range in age from birth to 18 years. 6 locations around Sydney
EDUCATION - NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) - Information on Supporting students - the home page for what support is available from the DET for people with learning or behaviour disorders.
- School Disability Programs which provides individuals with disabilites and their carers the knowledge, understanding, skills and values for a productive and rewarding life. Phone 9244 5085 or email
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- School options,
- Funding support and Learning
- Subsidies, grants and allowances
- Publications such as "who's going to teach my child",
- You can also call your regional Office or speak to your school counsellor for more specific support
Hunter/Central Coast
Illawarra & South Coast
New England
North Coast
Northern Sydney
Riverina
South Western Sydney
Sydney
Western NSW
Western Sydney | 4924 9999
4222 2929
6755 5934
6652 0500
9886 7690
6937 3871
9796 5446
9217 4877
6841 2110
9208 9359
| - Intervention Support Program - provides funding to community based preschools, daycare and Intervention services to support learning opportunities for young children with a disability.
- Assistance Program a list of disability programs.
- SPELD NSW - Specific Learning Difficulties Association of NSW a non-profit-making association of parents and professional persons interested and involved in advancing the education and general well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties / learning disability.
- The Star Association supporting children with disabilities achieve optimal development in inclusive childcare setting plus workshops for carers. Suite 2.5, Level 2, 56 Delhi Road, North Ryde NSW 2113. PH. 02 98883717 Fax 02 9888 1475. Email:
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- Websites of interest for education and learning
- Get Smart - these pages contain a collection of links to suitable activities to support and enhance classroom teaching and learning.
- Reading Eggs
- Starfall - learn to read with phonics
FINANCIAL SUPPORT - NSW Governemnt's Program for Appliances Disabled People (PADP) applicance support
- Carers allowance - A supplementary payment for parents or carers who provide daily care and attention for children with a disability or severe medical condition at home.
- Medicare Allied Health Care - includes ALlied Health Care inventives and the Enhanced Primary Care plan which must be discussed with your GP in order to claim five primary care services such as physio, Dental, speech therapy etc as outlined.
Appliance support: PADP The Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) is a NSW Government program for people with disabilities. The role of PADP is to assist eligible residents of NSW who have a permanent or long-term disability to live and participate in their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids and appliances. Adults and children are eligible to apply. PADP is administered locally from Lodgement Centres. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/index.asp#para_4
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DADAC – Department of Ageing, Disability and Aged Care. http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/People+with+a+disability/Supporting+Children.htm Government department including support for carers and people with a disability – “DADHC provides and funds a range of services for children and young people with a disability and their families (including non-government agencies). Some of these services are targeted at the child or young person with a disability, whilst others are targeted to families or carers. Each of these services aims to assist the child or young person with a disability to live with their family and as a member of their community.” Includes Respite care, Community Support teams, services related to you intervention goals, Behaviour intervention, Accommodation support, Home care.
PLAYGROUPS AND LEARNING CENTRES PRACITCAL RESOURCES - Cubby House Toy LIbrary - 32 Howard Ave, Dee Why, Australia, 2099 ph: (02) 9971 7006
- Warringah disability info service - newsletter and services index
- Wheelchair access to the Liberty Swing installed at Collaroy Park is great for kids.
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