This article provides advice on how to support siblings of children with disabilities.
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Raising Children Network – Respite care for children with disability, autism, or other additional needs
This raisingchildren.net.au page provides parents and carers with information on respite care, including why it’s important, what are the range of respite options and how to get it.
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Raising Children Network – Resources for parents and carers: looking after yourself
raisingchildren.net.au has a wide range of resources to help parents and carers to look after their mental health and wellbeing.
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Helpful websites about the NDIS
Step-by-step information and resources on all things NDIS – from assessing eligibility, applying for access, help to create an NDIS Plan, managing funding, Plan implementation, what to do if you don’t agree with an NDIS decision to preparing for your child’s Plan reassessment meeting.
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NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation- Intellectual Disability Network
The Intellectual Disability Network works to improve the experience and delivery of healthcare for people with intellectual disability by providing clinical leadership, research and education. The wesbite includes resources, guidelines, and online events.
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Cerebral Palsy Sporting and Recreation Association
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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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 child’s disability permit. -
National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) can help you if you’re d/Deaf or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone. You can contact the NRS helpdesk via a range of options listed here: https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs/nrs-helpdesk
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Master Locksmiths Access Key
The Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) system is an initiative that allows people with disability access to dedicated public facilities, including facilities in National Parks and many Council municipalities, elevators at railway stations, the new Changing Places facilities throughout Australia, disabled toilets that are locked, and even the Liberty Swing. People with a disability are able to purchase an MLAK key that will open all doors, toilets, playground equipment and other facilities fitted with a lock that uses the special MLAK cylinder.
