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  • Thriving Kids

    Thriving Kids

    Thriving Kids will focus on identifying developmental concerns earlier and establishing a national system of supports for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and disability and low to moderate support needs and their families.

    Children with permanent and significant disability will continue to be supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

    It is expected the Thriving Kids program would rollout in phases, once the design has been finalised. The first services are expected to be available from 1 July 2026 and would continue to ramp up over 12 months.

    This will ensure national services are in place ahead of broader changes to NDIS access arrangements from mid-2027.

    Thriving Kids Fact Sheet: Thriving Kids – Fact sheet | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

    Thriving Kids Questions and Answers: Thriving Kids – Questions and answers | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

    Parliamentary Inquiry into Thriving Kids: A Parliamentary inquiry into Thriving Kids was held in October-December 2025. The committee accepted submissions addressing the terms of reference and used a survey to gather community feedback from families and carers about their experiences accessing support services for children with additional needs.

    The findings from the inquiry will help develop Thriving Kids.

    Read the Parliamentary Inquiry Report into Thriving Kids here: No child left behind – Parliament of Australia

  • Embrace Multicultural Mental Health

    Embrace Multicultural Mental Health

    Provides multicultural communities with access to resources, links to services and translated information on mental health.

  • Inclusive Surf Life Saving Clubs

    Inclusive Surf Life Saving Clubs

    Surf Life Saving NSW is committed to having an inclusive and diverse membership which reflects our community. We are an all-inclusive organisation that protects, educates, prepares and embraces everyone and the information below signposts to key areas of information.

    The website includes a link to the Inclusive Beaches Handbook, which provides information for anyone who wants to learn more about supporting children with disabilities in Nippers and at the beach.

  • Mission Australia: Parent Pathway

    Mission Australia: Parent Pathway

    Build the life you want for your family. Parent Pathways is a free, flexible, voluntary service for parents and carers of children under six. You set the goals; a Mission Australia Parent Coach supports you step-by-step to reach them – in ways that work for you. 

    • Free, voluntary, flexible support tailored to your situation. 
    • Your own Parent Coach to listen, encourage, and help you take the next step. 
    • Sessions in person, by phone or video – times that suit family life.
    • Financial support for attending sessions; help toward costs involved in your goals may be available.

  • Parentline ACT

    Parentline ACT

    Free, confidential parenting support from trained counsellors — whatever’s on your mind.

    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Monday – Friday (excluding public holidays)

  • All Play – Move

    All Play – Move

    Here you will find information about the importance of movement and physical activity for children and young people, as well as resources to support children to take part in formal and informal physical activity programs. 

  • Carers NSW Employment Hub

    Carers NSW Employment Hub

    The information and resources on this page aim to assist carers seeking employment to understand the steps they can take to overcome barriers and challenges that may arise during their employment search. This includes identifying skills, how they might relate to employment, the job application process, and preparing to enter employment.

  • Return to Work Toolkit

    Return to Work Toolkit

    The Return to Work Toolkit brings together a range of trusted online resources to help women find reliable information on entering or re-entering the workforce, upskilling or starting a business. 

  • Specialist support classes by school and support needs type

    Specialist support classes by school and support needs type

      This dataset is an indication of current support classes operating in NSW public schools. It is not a definitive list of support classes available.

      Parents and carers are advised to contact their local public school to discuss all support options available. Applications for support placement are through the Access Request process. An Access Request is usually arranged by the school learning and support team at the local public school, but can also be organised through the local School Services team if a child is not yet enrolled.

    • Assist All Hoops – Basketball NSW

      Assist All Hoops – Basketball NSW

      The Assist All Hoops Program is a basketball program specifically designed for young people with an intellectual impairment, while mirroring Basketball NSW’s existing offerings.

      The program offers participants the opportunity to participate at the grassroots level, builds capacity through upskilling parents, carers, and community members to coach and referee, and nurtures talent through a clear pathway.