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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.
Association for children with a disability
The Association for children with a disability provides a support line, workshops, information and resources to assist children with a disability and their families with early intervention and access to schools.
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.
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.
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.
Toy Libraries Australia
You can borrow from a vast array of well-made toys that have been designed to support your child’s skill development and imagination. Toy libraries aim to support families and encourage togetherness with quality time spent playing with children.
Victorian Department of Education and Training
The Victorian Government website provides information and services for families of children living with disability and additional needs. They may also be able to provide you with extra support for children with additional needs in early childhood.