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Child Disability Assistance Payment
This is an annual payment to help with the cost of caring for a child with disability. You might be able to get the payment if you get a Carer Allowance.
Autism CRC
Autism CRC is the independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum. Information and resources include the Autism Knowledge Centre, a portal to autism resources, tools and publications, the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism, and the National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation and wellbeing of autistic children and their families.
Inclusion Support Program
The program provides support for eligible mainstream ECEC services to build their capacity and capability to include children with additional needs, alongside their typically developing peers. The ISP is part of the Child Care Safety Net and Child Care Package, your local Early Childhood Education Centre can also give you more information about accessing this support.
Autism Awareness Australia - Empowering autism families
Autism Awareness Australia provides information and resources to help people on the autism spectrum and their families.
Financial Independence Hub
The Financial Independence Hub is a free and confidential service supporting people who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident with money and plan for the future through one-on-one coaching, sharing information, tools or referrals.
FDV No Interest Loans
FDV No Interest Loans are up to $2000 to help women who have experienced family or domestic violence to be safe at home, move to safety or rebuild their lives. The loan can be used for relocation costs, car costs, security items and household items.
Guides for understanding NDIS supports
A series of guides is available to help NDIS participants understand supports with sections for employment supports, children who are deaf or hard of hearing, social and community participation, and a checklist for understanding supports.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.
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.