Online safety training for people with disability and their parents or carers
This free online safety training provides supports for participants to access the internet safely.
IncludeAbility
IncludeAbility has resources to assist people with disability get a good job.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mobility and Accessibility for Children and Adults
MACA helps health professionals and families to find independent information, support and products to ensure children and adults with disabilities and medical conditions can travel safely and comfortably.
Multicultural Peer Network (MPN)
MPN provides a platform for people with disability, families and carers to learn new skills to live an independent life and have access to suitable resources.
Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI)
AFI has created a number of resources to assist people with disability to self-advocate and to build skills in areas such as supported decision making, writing letters and attending meetings.
Disability Loop
Disability Loop provides information, resources and ideas to help people with understanding NDIS.