The Cerebral Palsy Sporting and Recreation Association (CPSARA) offers sport and leisure opportunities for individuals with cerebral palsy, connecting them with resources, events, and a supportive community. Their Mentor Program pairs new athletes with experienced mentors to foster growth and achievement in sports.
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Raising Children Network – Teenagers with chronic health conditions moving to adult care
This raisingchildren.net.au page offers tips to help teenagers with chronic conditions or disability move or transition into adult health care.
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Disability Parking Spots
If your child has a disability permit and there is limited street parking on your street, you can contact
your local council and discuss having a disabled spot added in front of your house. You will then be able to park here with your childs disability permit. -
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
A yearly payment to help with energy costs to run essential medical equipment or heating or cooling used for medical needs. To check your eligibility, see the Services Australia website.
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Health Care Card
A Health Care Card is a concession card to get cheaper medicines and some discounts if you get specific payments or supplements from Services Australia.
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ACT Government “Savings Finder”
The ACT Government has a range of discounts, rebates, and subsidies. The online Savings finder can help you find savings that you may be eligible for, including housing, transport, bills, and dental care.
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Companion Card
The NSW Companion Card program is for people with significant and permanent disability who need a high level of care in the community. The Companion Card allows a cardholder’s support person free entry into participating venues and events.
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Book an appointment with a Savings Finder specialist
You can book a free 45-minute appointment with a Savings Finder specialist who’ll help you to find and apply for rebates, vouchers, and discounts that you may be eligible for. You can book a face-to-face appointment at your most convenient service centre or a phone appointment.
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Raising Children Network
The Raising children website is for all Australian parents and carers. It provides up-to-date, scientific information about raising children and caring for yourself as a parent or carer. The website gathers information and translates it into everyday language with plenty of real-life examples.
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Family Connect and Support
Family Connect and Support (FCS) is NSW Government service that brings together families, support services, and community resources so that children and young people are safe and well. FCS is free and voluntary. It is available across NSW, and anyone can contact or make a referral to FCS.