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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.
Education programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The National Indigenous Australians Agency provides expert policy leadership and advice on issues, initiatives and programs with the aim of improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education outcomes.
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
Universities and other educational institutions must help you if you're a student with disability. A law known as the Disability Standards for Education 2005 protects you. This law is part of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) has information and resources that you can access about university, TAFE and other registered training organisations.
My Aged Care
You can call My Aged Care for respite if you care for a person over 65 and need a break. Respite services are available under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
My Community Directory
The My Community Directory website is a database of a large variety of community services throughout Australia, you can use the website to search for services using key words and your location.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can often help you to take break if you care for someone with disability who takes part in the NDIS. Call 1800 800 110 for more information.
NSW Department of Family and Community Services
The Department of Family and Community Services has published Respite program guidelines to help support you if you are a carer or person with disability and have a need for respite.
Raising Children
The Raising Children website has some ideas for respite if you are caring for a child with disability, autism spectrum disorder or other special needs.
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway also has an online resource that can help you to find respite or other support if you need a break.
For emergency respite care, you can contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737.