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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.
Counselling and Support
If you have experienced or witnessed violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation, you may need support.
Australian Government – support for students with disability and their parents and caregivers
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarify the obligations of education and training providers and seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help students to understand their rights under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, and to work with their education provider to make reasonable adjustments which help them learn and participate on the same basis as their peers.
CatholicCare NT NDIS Services
CatholicCare NT can assist Indigenous and people with disability in the Northern Territory to find culturally appropriate programs and services, access supports and the disability system to achieve greater independence, access more places, including getting a job and lead a good quality of life.
Sexuality Education, Counselling and Consultancy Agency (SECCA)
SECCA has an accessible online resource, ‘Sexuality, Relationships & Your Rights’ to help you learn about your rights relating to human relationships, sexuality and sexual health. It also gives you information on current legislation for each state and territory.
Disability Royal Commission Counselling Services (Interrelate)
If you have been affected by the Disability Royal Commission, you may be able to access a free independent counselling services through Interrelate.
Kids Helpline
If you are 5 to 25 years old and you need help for any reason call 1800 55 1800.
On the Line Counselling and Helplines
On the Line is a professional social health organisation that delivers 25 outsourced phone and digital counselling solutions on behalf of our government and commercial funders. We specialise in supporting clients along the mental health continuum, from crisis support to low intensity.
Sexual Relationships and Your Rights (SRAYR)
SRAYR is a free book about sexuality and the law for people of all abilities.