This toolkit compliments the ‘Navigating School’ guide to supports families of children with disability, developmental delay, additional needs or Autism as they navigate primary school in New South Wales. This toolkit provides worksheets, conversation examples, scripts, prompts and templates that you can use when preparing for conversations, meetings and next steps.
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Navigating School: A practical guide for parents and carers of children with disability, delay and Autism
This guide supports families of children with disability, developmental delay, additional needs or Autism as they navigate primary school in New South Wales, with ideas also useful across other school systems. It explains how schools provide support, how decisions are made, how to prepare for meetings, build strong relationships with teachers, address concerns, and use practical tools to stay organised.
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Care for kids
With all of the options available, it’s difficult to know which early education path to take. Let Care for Kids lead your discovery to the services available for your family and choose the right childcare.
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Newcastle Temporary Care
Newcastle Temporary Care is a community-based, not-for-profit respite care service for children and young adults with a disability and their carers and families, who live in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas.
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The Y
The Y NSW Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services provide a safe and enriching place for children to have inspired minds and active bodies in Sydney, Newcastle and Central Coast. You may register through the link on their website.
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Hunter Food Relief Centre
Hunter Food Relief Centre provides good quality, healthy meals to the Hunter community. It operates out of the Uniting Church at Cessnock, on Tuesday and Thursday, when you can drop in to pick up some meals or stay for a chat and a drink.
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i need food
i need food is an initiative that connects individuals and families in need with free, essential, and healthy groceries. You may search by location to find your closest distribution centre.
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ReachOut Parents Coaching
Free professional coaching for parents and carers of teens (12-18 years) in Australia.
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Belongside Families
Belongside Families is a non-for-profit organisation that supports families with children aged 0-8 years with a developmental delay or disability and medical needs. Kindred offers a range of programs to help support and connect parents and caregivers.
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Health coaching via NSW Government “Get Healthy Service”
The Get Healthy Service helps people over the age of 16 living in NSW to have better health and wellbeing. It’s a free customised program to help you reach your diet and health goals.