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Parents of Deaf Children (PODC)
PODC supports parents in NSW and ACT with deaf or hard of hearing children in reaching their full potential through information, support networks and representation.
Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT)
BIAT supports individuals with an acquired brain injury and their families, BIAT is also involved in education, training and ABI awareness.
Siblings Australia
Siblings Australia provides support for siblings of children and adults with disability with a range of resources, services and education for families.
Playgroup Australia
Playgroup Australia provides information on inclusive playgroups that are flexible and suited to the interests, strengths and needs of children with disability.
Now and Next
Now and Next is an online program for parents and carers of children with disability to achieve positive learning and relationship outcomes for their child.
Australian Government – Support for parents and caregivers of children with disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) protects Australians from discrimination based on disability. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate on the ground of the person’s disability. This includes discrimination that occurs in the context of accessing and participating in children’s education and care services. All children’s education and care services (including family day care) must comply with the DDA.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help parents and caregiver of children with disability to understand their rights under the DDA.
Information about the rights of children with disability
The Department of Education website explains the Disability Standards for Education 2005 how the law protects the rights of students with disability.
The Raising Children website provides information to parents about how the Standards protect children’s rights to quality education and equal opportunities.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre provides a comprehensive range of services, including primary healthcare, emotional and social wellbeing programs.
Awabakal Limited (Newcastle Aboriginal Cooperative)
Awabakal provide Early Learning and Education that provide a culturally-appropriate and supportive learning environment for children.
Autism Awareness Australia - Empowering autism families
Autism Awareness Australia provides information and resources to help people on the autism spectrum and their families.