The NSW Photo Card provides photo identification for people who do not hold a current NSW driver licence or other form of photo identification. This card is available free of charge for young people who have a current Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink (e.g. Disability Support Pension).
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Medicare card
When you turn 15 you can have your own Medicare card. You use this card to access health services paid for by the Australian government.
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Rise Program
RISE is a specialised sensory program designed for young people aged 17 – 25 with moderate to severe Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder or Physical / Intellectual Disability.
The RISE programs are tailored and aim to provide young people with disability the learning skills and independence to confidently transition from a school environment into the next phase of their life. -
Higher Education Disability Support Program
This program supports students with a disability to access and succeed higher education.
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Kiind: “Becoming an adult” Resources
Based in Western Australia, Kiind is a not-for-profit organisation supporting thousands of families who are raising children, aged between birth and 25 years, living with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic, rare, undiagnosed and/or chronic health conditions. Many of their information guides have resources applicable to families across Australia.
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NSW National Parks Access-friendly walking tracks
Search the NSW National Parks website for access-friendly walking tracks that are suitable for visitors with prams, wheelchairs, and people with reduced mobility
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Search access-friendly experiences near you, including camping and accomodation, venues, school excursion.
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Transition to Independent Living Allowance
TILA is a sum payment of $1500 offered to individuals aged 15-25 years leaving out-of-home care through a state or territory caseworker. Eligibility criteria applies.
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Raising Children Network – Physical activity for children with disability
This raisingchildren.net.au page covers the physical activity needs for children with disability and how to find and create accessible physical activities. It also lists disability-specific physical activities, organisations and resources across Australia.
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Raising Children Network – Activity guides for children with diverse abilities
raisingchildren.net.au offers a wide range of activity guides for children with disability, autism or additional needs. These activities are great for helping children learn and develop through play – they’re fun too!