Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Culturally safe services, helplines and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in NSW. Information and tools to help support your child to grow up safe, strong and connected to culture.

Brighter Beginnings – Parent and Carer Information Hub

The Parent and Carer Information Hub has services and resources including health and development information, mental health and wellbeing support and financial assistance, for parents and carers from pregnancy until age 5.

Support for parents of children showing signs of autism

The Inklings program will help parents and carers understand the needs of infants between the ages of six to 18 months who are showing early signs of autism and builds the capacity of families to better support the child.

Supporting inclusion in early childhood education and care

Early childhood educators can access resources to support inclusion of all children in mainstream early childhood education and care settings.

These resources were developed by the Australian Government in collaboration with representatives from the early childhood education and care sector, as part of the Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan.

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Company Limited

Goolburri offers a range of services including health, aged care, early childhood education and family wellbeing services for people based in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions.

National Disability Insurance Scheme – early childhood intervention partners

If your child has a disability and is aged 0 to 6 you may be able to access the early childhood intervention (ECI) partners services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You can call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.

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.

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