A Brief Guide to the Disability Discrimination Act
Developed by the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commision, this guide provides an overview of how the Disability Discrimination Act applies to a number of areas of life.
www.hreoc.gov.au
Developed by the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commision, this guide provides an overview of how the Disability Discrimination Act applies to a number of areas of life.
www.hreoc.gov.au
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Child Care Inclusion Support Subsidy
The Australian Government provides this subsidy to help the families of children with additional needs gain access to child care services. Eligible child care services are assisted in including children with ongoing high support needs in quality child care.
www.facs.gov.au
The Australian Government provides this subsidy to help the families of children with additional needs gain access to child care services. Eligible child care services are assisted in including children with ongoing high support needs in quality child care.
www.facs.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Child Care Support Program
A commonwealth program that provides assistance to families and child care service providers through the provision of funding, training and support services.
www.facs.gov.au
A commonwealth program that provides assistance to families and child care service providers through the provision of funding, training and support services.
www.facs.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Commonwealth Disability Policies
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs' summary of Australian policies for inclusion and participation by people with disabilities in government policies, programs and services.
www.facsia.gov.au
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs' summary of Australian policies for inclusion and participation by people with disabilities in government policies, programs and services.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia
A project under the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy (SFCS) that provides information and advice to policy makers, researchers and practitioners in the fields of early intervention and childhood development. The Clearinghouse has an emphasis on young families, early learning and care, support for families and parents, child friendly communities and family and children's services working effectively.
www.aifs.gov.au
A project under the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy (SFCS) that provides information and advice to policy makers, researchers and practitioners in the fields of early intervention and childhood development. The Clearinghouse has an emphasis on young families, early learning and care, support for families and parents, child friendly communities and family and children's services working effectively.
www.aifs.gov.au
Department of Education, Science and Training
Works in collaboration with the States and Territories, industry and other agencies to develop and implement policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs as well as the growing requirement for lifelong learning.
www.dest.gov.au
Works in collaboration with the States and Territories, industry and other agencies to develop and implement policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs as well as the growing requirement for lifelong learning.
www.dest.gov.au
Disability Coordination Officer Programme
Provides information, co-ordination and referral services for people with a disability interested in or enrolled in post-school education and training. The Programme complements the Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) initiative which has been operating since 1994.
www.adcet.edu.au
Provides information, co-ordination and referral services for people with a disability interested in or enrolled in post-school education and training. The Programme complements the Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) initiative which has been operating since 1994.
www.adcet.edu.au
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
www.adcet.edu.au
Locked Bag 1335
Launceston TAS 7250
www.adcet.edu.au
Locked Bag 1335
Launceston TAS 7250
- Phone: 03 6324 3787
- Fax: 03 6324 3788
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
The complete document sourced from the Commonwealth of Australian Law website, which is maintained by the Australian Attorney-General's Department.
www.comlaw.gov.au
The complete document sourced from the Commonwealth of Australian Law website, which is maintained by the Australian Attorney-General's Department.
www.comlaw.gov.au
Disability Standards for Education
Formulated under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and effective from 2005. The Standards clarify the obligations of education and training providers to ensure that students with disabilities are able to access and participate in education without experiencing discrimination.
www.dest.gov.au
Formulated under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and effective from 2005. The Standards clarify the obligations of education and training providers to ensure that students with disabilities are able to access and participate in education without experiencing discrimination.
www.dest.gov.au
Draft Australian Government National Agenda for Early Childhoood
This report provides a framework for joint approaches to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes in early childhood.
www.facs.gov.au
This report provides a framework for joint approaches to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes in early childhood.
www.facs.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Early Childhood Initiatives
The National Agenda for Early Childhood was endorsed by the Australian Government in December 2005 to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes in early childhood. The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has been progressing the commitment to the National Agenda in a number of ways. This includes Early Childhood Initiatives such as the Parenting Information Project and the Child Care Links projects, as well as through the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy and support of child care services.
Parenting Information Project
Child Care Links Project
Stronger Families and Communities Strategy
Child Care Services
The National Agenda for Early Childhood was endorsed by the Australian Government in December 2005 to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes in early childhood. The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has been progressing the commitment to the National Agenda in a number of ways. This includes Early Childhood Initiatives such as the Parenting Information Project and the Child Care Links projects, as well as through the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy and support of child care services.
Parenting Information Project
Child Care Links Project
Stronger Families and Communities Strategy
Child Care Services
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission: Getting an Education
A Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Guide which outlines the implications of the DDA and education.
www.hreoc.gov.au
A Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Guide which outlines the implications of the DDA and education.
www.hreoc.gov.au
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Literacy, Numeracy and Special Learning Needs Program
Aims to improve the literacy, numeracy and other learning outcomes of students who are educationally disadvantaged and who require additional assistance. This Programme is the main source of targeted Australian Government funding for students with disabilities. It is also the Australian Government's key programme which contributes towards implementing the National Literacy and Numeracy Plan (NLNP).
www.dest.gov.au
Aims to improve the literacy, numeracy and other learning outcomes of students who are educationally disadvantaged and who require additional assistance. This Programme is the main source of targeted Australian Government funding for students with disabilities. It is also the Australian Government's key programme which contributes towards implementing the National Literacy and Numeracy Plan (NLNP).
www.dest.gov.au
MyTime
Launched by the Parenting Research Centre, this national program provides local support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for a young child under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition. The MyTime website provides information about groups, online discussion groups, newsletters and the latest research on parenting.
www.mytime.net.au
Launched by the Parenting Research Centre, this national program provides local support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for a young child under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition. The MyTime website provides information about groups, online discussion groups, newsletters and the latest research on parenting.
www.mytime.net.au
Parenting Research Centre
www.parentingrc.org.au
24 Drummond Street
Carlton VIC 3053
www.parentingrc.org.au
24 Drummond Street
Carlton VIC 3053
- Phone: 03 8660 3500
- Fax: 03 9639 4133
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Funded by the Australian Government's Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs under the auspices of the Australian Council for Children and Parenting as part of the government's response to the problem of child abuse. This project incorporates an information, advisory and research unit focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and associated family violence.
www.aifs.gov.au
Funded by the Australian Government's Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs under the auspices of the Australian Council for Children and Parenting as part of the government's response to the problem of child abuse. This project incorporates an information, advisory and research unit focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and associated family violence.
www.aifs.gov.au
National Disability Advocacy Program
The Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services is funded by the Australian Government under the National Disability Advocacy Program to assist people with disability who are unable to advocate for themselves. The Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services are listed on this website.
www.facsia.gov.au
The Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services is funded by the Australian Government under the National Disability Advocacy Program to assist people with disability who are unable to advocate for themselves. The Australian Network of Disability Advocacy Services are listed on this website.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
National Literacy and Numeracy Plan
A joint plan between the Australian Government and State and Territory education departments. The plan is focussed on the crucial early years of school. It means that all students will be assessed as early as possible in their first years of schooling by their teachers.
www.dest.gov.au
A joint plan between the Australian Government and State and Territory education departments. The plan is focussed on the crucial early years of school. It means that all students will be assessed as early as possible in their first years of schooling by their teachers.
www.dest.gov.au
National Respite for Carers Program
One of several initiatives designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring for people at home who have a chronic illness, disability or frailty. Under the Program there are approximately 90 Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres and outlets established across Australia and a Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre has been established in each state and territory capital city, with one national Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre.
www.health.gov.au
One of several initiatives designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring for people at home who have a chronic illness, disability or frailty. Under the Program there are approximately 90 Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres and outlets established across Australia and a Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre has been established in each state and territory capital city, with one national Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Special Disability Trusts for Future Care
Families with a son or daughter with severe disability are now able to financially prepare for providing current and future care through the Special Disability Trust created by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Families can place up to $500,000 in a Special Disability Trust and this will not impact on the beneficiary's income support or the gifter's pension.
www.facsia.gov.au
Families with a son or daughter with severe disability are now able to financially prepare for providing current and future care through the Special Disability Trust created by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Families can place up to $500,000 in a Special Disability Trust and this will not impact on the beneficiary's income support or the gifter's pension.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Stronger Families and Communities Strategy: 2004-2009
An Australian Government initiative giving families, their children and communities the opportunity to build a better future. Going forward for the next four years, the Strategy will have particular emphasis on early childhood initiatives and resources that can be used to achieve better outcomes for children and their families.
www.facsia.gov.au
An Australian Government initiative giving families, their children and communities the opportunity to build a better future. Going forward for the next four years, the Strategy will have particular emphasis on early childhood initiatives and resources that can be used to achieve better outcomes for children and their families.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402