Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and their Families Publications
The Secretariat National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care website provides a range of reports and resources that relate to aboriginal and islander children and their families.
www.snaicc.asn.au
The Secretariat National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care website provides a range of reports and resources that relate to aboriginal and islander children and their families.
www.snaicc.asn.au
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
www.snaicc.asn.au
PO Box 1445
Fitzroy North VIC 3068
www.snaicc.asn.au
PO Box 1445
Fitzroy North VIC 3068
- Phone: 03 9489 8099
- Fax: 03 9489 8044
About Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheets
Produced by the Spastic Centre these comprehensive fact-sheets can assist parents, carers and service providers to find out information about Cerebral Palsy, living with CP and supporting people with CP.
www.thespasticcentre.org.au
Produced by the Spastic Centre these comprehensive fact-sheets can assist parents, carers and service providers to find out information about Cerebral Palsy, living with CP and supporting people with CP.
www.thespasticcentre.org.au
The Spastic Centre
www.thspasticcentre.com.au
321 Mona Vale Road
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
www.thspasticcentre.com.au
321 Mona Vale Road
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
- Phone: 02 9497 7200
- Fax: 02 9479 7233
About Cerebral Palsy: Preschool Fact Pack
The Spastic Centre's Preschool Pack is a series of fact-sheets designed to facilitate the successful inclusion of children with cerebral palsy into mainstream childcare centres and preschools.
www.thespasticcentre.org.au
The Spastic Centre's Preschool Pack is a series of fact-sheets designed to facilitate the successful inclusion of children with cerebral palsy into mainstream childcare centres and preschools.
www.thespasticcentre.org.au
The Spastic Centre
www.thspasticcentre.com.au
321 Mona Vale Road
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
www.thspasticcentre.com.au
321 Mona Vale Road
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
- Phone: 02 9497 7200
- Fax: 02 9479 7233
Australian Deafness Directory
Compiled by the Australian Communication Exchange to provide a quick and accurate guide to many organisations and services of and for deaf people and people with a hearing impairment in Australia.
www.aceinfo.net.au
Compiled by the Australian Communication Exchange to provide a quick and accurate guide to many organisations and services of and for deaf people and people with a hearing impairment in Australia.
www.aceinfo.net.au
Australian Hearing Publications
Provides a comprehensive range of information sheets and brochures on hearing loss.
www.hearing.com.au
Provides a comprehensive range of information sheets and brochures on hearing loss.
www.hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing - Children's Services
www.hearing.com.au
126 Greville Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
www.hearing.com.au
126 Greville Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
- Telephone: 02 9412 6800
- Fax: 02 9413 3855
Australian Hearing
www.hearing.com.au
126 Greville Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
www.hearing.com.au
126 Greville Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
- Telephone: 02 9412 6800
- Fax: 02 9413 3855
Australian Standards 1428: Design for access and mobility
SAI Global provides descriptions and purchase details for AS 1428.1, AS 1428.2 Enhanced and additional requirements: Buildings and facilities, AS 1428.3 Requirements for children and adolescents with physical disabilities, AS 1428.4 Tactile Indicators.
www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global provides descriptions and purchase details for AS 1428.1, AS 1428.2 Enhanced and additional requirements: Buildings and facilities, AS 1428.3 Requirements for children and adolescents with physical disabilities, AS 1428.4 Tactile Indicators.
www.saiglobal.com
Standards Australia
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
www.standards.org.au
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9237 6000
- Fax: 02 9237 6010
AutismHelp Website
An initiative of Gateways Support Services, this website provides practical strategies, extensive information and multimedia resources about autism spectrum disorder including early childhood, education , health, community and recreation and employment support.
www.autismhelp.info
An initiative of Gateways Support Services, this website provides practical strategies, extensive information and multimedia resources about autism spectrum disorder including early childhood, education , health, community and recreation and employment support.
www.autismhelp.info
Centrelink Publications: Disability and Carer Payments
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's disability and carer payments.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's disability and carer payments.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Centrelink Publications: For Parents and Guardians
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's financial support and services for parents and guardians.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's financial support and services for parents and guardians.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Centrelink Publications: If You Are Ill, Injured or Have a Disability
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's financial support and services for people with an illness, injury or disability.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's financial support and services for people with an illness, injury or disability.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Children's Health Resource Centre
Provides informtion and factsheets on nutrition education and physical activity for children's health in the community. Includes resources for child care settings and families on providing healthy food for children from birth to five years.
www.chdf.org.au
Provides informtion and factsheets on nutrition education and physical activity for children's health in the community. Includes resources for child care settings and families on providing healthy food for children from birth to five years.
www.chdf.org.au
Children with a Hearing Impairment Resource Directory
Aussie Deaf Kids website provides online support and resources relating to hard of hearing and deaf children living in Australia.
www.aussiedeafkids.com
Aussie Deaf Kids website provides online support and resources relating to hard of hearing and deaf children living in Australia.
www.aussiedeafkids.com
Children with a Vision Impairment or Blindness Fact Sheets
Produced by Vision Australia a range of fact sheets on issues relating to children with a vision impairment or blindness.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Produced by Vision Australia a range of fact sheets on issues relating to children with a vision impairment or blindness.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Vision Australia
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
- Phone: 1300 84 74 66
- Fax: 02 9747 5993
Commonwealth Child Care Support Page
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs provides publications, reports, information and fact sheets about child care.
www.facs.gov.au
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs provides publications, reports, information and fact sheets about 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
Deaf Children Australia Page
Provides information, factsheets, advocacy, service directory and educational resources relating to the developmental needs of deaf and hearing impaired children and young adults.
www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
Provides information, factsheets, advocacy, service directory and educational resources relating to the developmental needs of deaf and hearing impaired children and young adults.
www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
Deaf Children Australia
www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
597 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
597 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
- Phone: 03 9539 5300
- Phone: 03 9510 7143
- Fax: 03 9525 2595
Disability Access Page
The NSW Department of Education and Training provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in public education, with links to employment and related disability services.
www.det.nsw.edu.au
The NSW Department of Education and Training provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in public education, with links to employment and related disability services.
www.det.nsw.edu.au
NSW Department of Education and Training
www.det.nsw.edu.au
GPO Box 33
Sydney NSW 2001
www.det.nsw.edu.au
GPO Box 33
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9561 8000
Disability Assistance Package Factsheets
The Australian Government is delivering $1.8 billion in new funding over five years through the Disability Assistance Package (2007). The package aims to give practical support and peace of mind to older carers of people with disability, delivers assistance to families of children with disability and provides further assistance to disability business services.
www.facsia.gov.au
The Australian Government is delivering $1.8 billion in new funding over five years through the Disability Assistance Package (2007). The package aims to give practical support and peace of mind to older carers of people with disability, delivers assistance to families of children with disability and provides further assistance to disability business 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
Disability Council NSW Website
Provides information on disability matters at a state government level and outlines the various disability policy portfolios.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Provides information on disability matters at a state government level and outlines the various disability policy portfolios.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Disability Council NSW
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
- Tel/TTY: (02) 9211-2866
- Fax: (02) 9211-2271
Early Childhood Fact Sheets
Early Childhood Australia provides links to 100s of free fact sheets and articles on early childhood for early childhood professionals, parents, other caregivers and early childhood knowledge brokers.
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
Early Childhood Australia provides links to 100s of free fact sheets and articles on early childhood for early childhood professionals, parents, other caregivers and early childhood knowledge brokers.
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
Edna Online
Provides a collection of school related educational resources including websites links, communication groups, education and training tools, suitable for students, parents and teachers, supporting all key learning areas of the curriculum.
www.edna.edu.au
Provides a collection of school related educational resources including websites links, communication groups, education and training tools, suitable for students, parents and teachers, supporting all key learning areas of the curriculum.
www.edna.edu.au
Education Portal
An Australian Government website that provides a gateway to more than 5,000 websites providing reliable information about education and training in Australia.
www.education.gov.au
An Australian Government website that provides a gateway to more than 5,000 websites providing reliable information about education and training in Australia.
www.education.gov.au
Family Assistance Office Website
Provides family assistance through online delivery of payments, services and customer information.
www.familyassist.gov.au
Provides family assistance through online delivery of payments, services and customer information.
www.familyassist.gov.au
Feelix Library
A unique braille book library developed by Vision Australia specifically for children who are blind or vision impaired aged from birth to six.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
A unique braille book library developed by Vision Australia specifically for children who are blind or vision impaired aged from birth to six.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Vision Australia
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
- Phone: 1300 84 74 66
- Fax: 02 9747 5993
Genetic Health Portal
Provides a network of agencies and professional disciplines that provide genetics services for the people of NSW.
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Provides a network of agencies and professional disciplines that provide genetics services for the people of NSW.
www.health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
- Phone: 02 9391 9000
- Fax: 02 9391 9101
Genetics Education Fact Sheets
Provides information, resources, fact sheets, family health tree, glossary, and reference list related to human genetics.
www.genetics.com.au
Provides information, resources, fact sheets, family health tree, glossary, and reference list related to human genetics.
www.genetics.com.au
Juvenile Arthritis Information Sheets
Arthritis Australia provides a range of useful fact sheets on juvenile arthritis.
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
Arthritis Australia provides a range of useful fact sheets on juvenile arthritis.
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
Arthritis Australia
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
GPO Box 121
Sydney NSW 2001
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
GPO Box 121
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9552 6078
- Fax: 02 9552 6078
- Free call: 1800 011 041
Learning Links Website
Provides factsheets, information, services and programs to support children who have learning disabilities, developmental delays and their families.
www.learninglinks.org.au
Provides factsheets, information, services and programs to support children who have learning disabilities, developmental delays and their families.
www.learninglinks.org.au
Novita Children's Services Fact Sheets
A comprehensive range of factsheets relating to treatments, therapy and care for children with a wide range of disabilities and issues.
www.novita.org.au
A comprehensive range of factsheets relating to treatments, therapy and care for children with a wide range of disabilities and issues.
www.novita.org.au
Novita Children's Services
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
- Phone: (08) 8243 8243
- Fax: (08) 8243 8361
Option Keys: Developing for Accessibility
Developed by the NSW Department of Education and Training this website provides information on how to develop online teaching resources and websites which can be easily accessed by all users.
www.cli.nsw.edu.au
Developed by the NSW Department of Education and Training this website provides information on how to develop online teaching resources and websites which can be easily accessed by all users.
www.cli.nsw.edu.au
NSW Department of Education and Training
www.det.nsw.edu.au
GPO Box 33
Sydney NSW 2001
www.det.nsw.edu.au
GPO Box 33
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9561 8000
Parenting and Child Health Website
Developed by the Children's Youth and Women's Health Service this website provides factsheets and resources on topics related to the health and development of children.
www.cyh.com
Developed by the Children's Youth and Women's Health Service this website provides factsheets and resources on topics related to the health and development of children.
www.cyh.com
Children's Youth and Women's Health Service
www.cywhs.sa.gov.au
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
www.cywhs.sa.gov.au
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
- Phone: 08 8303 1500
- Fax : 08 8303 1656
- Parent Helpline: 1300 364 100
- Youth Healthline: 1300 13 17 19
Parenting Research Centre Publications
Provides a comprehensive listing of reports, papers and other publications produced by the centre for professionals and policymakers about parenting education.
www.parentingrc.org.au
Provides a comprehensive listing of reports, papers and other publications produced by the centre for professionals and policymakers about parenting education.
www.parentingrc.org.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
Raising Children Network Website
Provides comprehensive information, factsheets, forums, tools and activities relating to child health, development, support services, parenting and working with parents.
www.raisingchildren.net.au
Provides comprehensive information, factsheets, forums, tools and activities relating to child health, development, support services, parenting and working with parents.
www.raisingchildren.net.au
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Fact Sheets
The Australian Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Association provides comprehensive information on different areas relating to spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
www.asbha.org.au
The Australian Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Association provides comprehensive information on different areas relating to spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
www.asbha.org.au
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Resources
Information on contacts within the disability field, service providers, equipment, holiday accommodation, recreation, respite care, support groups, transport, vehicles, modifications and more.
http://www.scia.org.au/services/scinfo_-_information_services
Information on contacts within the disability field, service providers, equipment, holiday accommodation, recreation, respite care, support groups, transport, vehicles, modifications and more.
http://www.scia.org.au/services/scinfo_-_information_services
Students with Disabilities
The Physical Disability Council of NSW provides a range of information and reports on access for all students with a disability to education and policy.
www.pdcnsw.org.au
The Physical Disability Council of NSW provides a range of information and reports on access for all students with a disability to education and policy.
www.pdcnsw.org.au
Physical Disability Council of NSW
www.pdcnsw.org.au
St Helens Community Centre
184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe NSW 2037
www.pdcnsw.org.au
St Helens Community Centre
184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe NSW 2037
- Phone: 02 9552 1606
- Fax: 02 9552 4644
The Institute for Neuromuscular Research Clinic
The Institute for Neuromuscular Research Clinic provides services for the practical management of children with neuromuscular disorders. It also provides an opportunity for parents, team members and community therapists to develop effective strategies to alleviate difficulties of daily living.
www.inmr.com.au/fr_inmr_rschact
The Institute for Neuromuscular Research Clinic provides services for the practical management of children with neuromuscular disorders. It also provides an opportunity for parents, team members and community therapists to develop effective strategies to alleviate difficulties of daily living.
www.inmr.com.au/fr_inmr_rschact
Triple P Program
A parenting and family support strategy that aims to prevent severe behavioural, emotional and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents. The system is supported by an evidence-based training program with a multi-disciplinary focus that assists professionals worldwide working with families across a range of service delivery modalities.
www19.triplep.net
A parenting and family support strategy that aims to prevent severe behavioural, emotional and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents. The system is supported by an evidence-based training program with a multi-disciplinary focus that assists professionals worldwide working with families across a range of service delivery modalities.
www19.triplep.net
Victoria Early Childhood Intervention Services
The Victoria Early Childhood Intervention Services support children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry and their families and provides special education, therapy, counselling, service planning and coordination, assistance and support to access services such as kindergarten and child care.
http://www.hnb.dhs.vic.gov.au/children/ccdnav.nsf/childdocs/-AC92DB94286EC4AACA25700A007CC5F4?open
The Victoria Early Childhood Intervention Services support children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry and their families and provides special education, therapy, counselling, service planning and coordination, assistance and support to access services such as kindergarten and child care.
http://www.hnb.dhs.vic.gov.au/children/ccdnav.nsf/childdocs/-AC92DB94286EC4AACA25700A007CC5F4?open
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
A comprehensive fifteen minute documentary style presentation with text and voice over. Includes video clips of characteristics and behaviour of children with autism.
www.autismhelp.info
A comprehensive fifteen minute documentary style presentation with text and voice over. Includes video clips of characteristics and behaviour of children with autism.
www.autismhelp.info
What it's Like to Have a Vision and/or Hearing Impairment
Information, simulations, resources and websites relating children with a vision and/or hearing impairment.
www.ridbc.org.au
Information, simulations, resources and websites relating children with a vision and/or hearing impairment.
www.ridbc.org.au
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
www.ridbc.org.au
361-365 North Rocks Road
North Rocks NSW 2151
www.ridbc.org.au
361-365 North Rocks Road
North Rocks NSW 2151
- Phone: 02 9871 1233
- Fax: 02 9871 2196
Your Shout
A web based support program for brothers and sisters of a child with a disability or chronic illness.
www.liquidsalt.com.au
A web based support program for brothers and sisters of a child with a disability or chronic illness.
www.liquidsalt.com.au
Association for Children with a Disability
www.acd.org.au
590 Orrong Road
Armadale
Melbourne Vic 3143
www.acd.org.au
590 Orrong Road
Armadale
Melbourne Vic 3143
- Head Office: 03 9500 1232