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Autism Connect - National autism helpline
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing information to support autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community.
Carer Adjustment Payment
This is a one-off payment to families who can’t get other income support when the family is going through significant adjustment because of the care needs of a child. You might be able to get this payment if you care for a child aged under 7 years who has recently been diagnosed with severe disability or a severe medical condition.
Carer Allowance
This allowance provides an income supplement for carers or parents who provide daily care for an adult or dependent child or children. You may be able to get this payment if you care for someone with disability or a medical condition, or a frail older person, and if you also work or study.
Carer Payment
This payment provides income support if you can’t work because you care for someone. You might be able to get this payment if you provide constant care in a private home for someone with a severe disability or severe medical condition or who is frail and elderly, and if you aren’t away from them for more than 25 hours a week to work.
Carer Supplement
This supplement is a yearly payment to help with the cost of caring for a person. You might be able to get this payment if you get a Carer Payment or a Carer Allowance.
Australian Parenting Website
The Australian Government website RaisingChildren.net.au may be helpful if you are looking for parenting resources. On the website you will find a guide to disabilities, links to services and many other resources for families.
AllPlay Learn
If your child has a disability or developmental challenges AllPlay Learn can support you with information and resources for parents, children, teachers and the community.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – step-by-step early childhood intervention
If your child has a disability and is aged 0 to 6 you may be able to access the early childhood intervention (ECI) step-by-step early childhood intervention under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You can call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – education for service providers
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports organisations who deliver services to NDIS participants, you can access information about the scheme online.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – early childhood intervention partners
If your child has a disability and is aged 0 to 6 you may be able to access the early childhood intervention (ECI) partners services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You can call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.