Australia-wide services

allycat — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:58:20 GMT

Australian Labor Government - Draft National Disability Strategy
http://www.alp.org.au/agenda/more---policies/draft-national-disability-strategy/

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs
(FaCSIA) - Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) package
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/disability/progserv/people/HelpingChildrenWithAutism/Pages/default.aspx
• ‘Helping Children with Autism’ initiative – Info Line 1800 289 177
• Medicare items for ASD & Positive Partnerships training

Centrelink ph 13 27 17
• Payments for parents, carers, people with disabilities, the aged, students, unemployed
• Crisis payments for issues such as domestic violence
• Health Care Cards for pensioners and those on low incomes
• Job Capacity Assessments
• Referral to job network providers in your local area (including Disability Providers)
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/home/index.htm

Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission ph 02 9284 9600
or 1300 656 419
[url]http://www.humanrights.gov.au/[url]
• Education; discrimination & human rights complaints & compliance; policy &
legislative development

Australian Taxation Office ... see Education Tax Refund & Medical Expenses Tax Rebate
http://www.ato.gov.au/

Respite - Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres Phone 1800 052 222
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/carer_respite_centres.htm

DAD’s Australia
www.dadsaustralia.org.au
• Information & support for fathers of children and adults with disabilities

Carers Australia
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/

24 hour Autism Hotline in Australia phone 1300 222 777 for someone to talk to. Based in NSW and manned by parent volunteers. All have children with an autism spectrum disorder.
http://www.aass.org.au/contactus.html

Lifeline Australia ph 13 11 44 for 24 hr crisis support
http://www.lifeline.org.au/

Kids Helpline (24 hrs) ph 1800 551 800
www.kidshelp.com.au
• For children and young people – counselling; support; information; and referral.

Mensline Australia (24 hrs) ph 1300 78 99 78
www.menslineaus.org.au
• Information; support; referral

Relationships Australia ph 1300 364 277
www.relationships.com.au
• Couple & family counseling / mediation / therapy and dispute resolution;
conciliation; parenting orders; children’s contact services; family violence
initiatives etc.

Translating & Interpreting Service (24hrs) ph 131 450
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/help_with_translating/
• Telephone language interpreting service for individuals & organisations

Beyond Blue - the national depression initiative
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?

Suicide Prevention Australia
http://www.suicideprevention.com.au/

SANE Australia a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness. Call the SANE Helpline phone 1800 18 SANE (7263)
or use their Helpline Online.
http://www.sane.org/

Alcohol & Drug Info Services. Where to go for help if you or someone you know has problems with alcohol. Alcohol and Drug Information Services in each State/Territory. http://alcohol.gov.au/

Epilepsy Australia - national helpline ph 1300 852 853
http://www.epilepsyaustralia.net/

The Fragile X Association of Australia
Telephone: Tues/Wed/Thurs: Office 1300 FX INFO (1300 394 636)
For Fragile X support other times: Mobile: 0409 987 012
http://www.fragilex.org.au/

Rett Syndrome Australia
http://www.rettsyndromeaust.org.au/

Parentline ph 1300 30 1300 QLD & the NT 7 days/week
http://www.parentline.com.au/

Child Care Access Hotline Freecall 1800 670 305
http://australia.gov.au/service/child-care-access-hotline

Siblings Australia
http://siblingsaustralia.org.au/

Medicare Safety Net ph 132 011
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/

Dept of Health & Ageing - Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Medicare services and GP Mental Health Care Plans ph 13 20 11
http://health.gov.au/

Bladder and Bowel Health ... children on the autism spectrum not yet toilet trained by the age of 5yrs are eligible for Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) http://www.bladderbowel.gov.au/

Tom's Toilet Triumph available from Disability SA
http://www.sa.gov.au/upload/franchise/Community%20Support/Disability/Information%20sheets%20-%20Disability%20SA/Publications%20for%20Sale.pdf

The Australian National Public Toilet Map
http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/

Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4)
http://a4.org.au/a4/

National Companion Card Scheme
http://www.companioncard.gov.au/

Australian Disability Parking Scheme
http://www.disabilityparking.gov.au/

Positive Partnerships Online Learning Portal
http://www.autismtraining.com.au/public/index.cfm?returnTo=%2Findex.cfm

Early Days - An Australia-wide series of workshops for mums, dads and other family carers of children six or younger who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
http://www.earlydays.net.au/

PlayConnect Playgroups - PlayConnect Playgroups are here to help families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Participating in a PlayConnect playgroup offers play-based learning opportunities for children with ASD or ASD like symptoms, as well as the opportunity for their families and carers to connect and share their experiences.
http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=01F0714F-E7F2-2F96-3310C99219F761FA

My Time - MyTime groups provide facilitated peer support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Socialise and share ideas and information with others who understand the rewards and intensity of caring for a child with special needs.
http://mytime.net.au/

Camp Autism
http://www.campautism.org/index.html

Association for Children with a Disability - Through the Maze. Although document is specifically for the State of Victoria, it has lots of helpful info and advice for families Australia-wide.
http://www.acd.org.au/information/ttm.htm

Speech Pathology Australia ... find a speech pathologist now
http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/

Assn of Occupational Therapists Australia ... find an OT now
http://ausot.com.au/

Australian Psychological Society ... find a Psychologist now
http://www.psychology.org.au/findapsychologist/default.aspx

Early Childhood Intervention Australia ... click on LINKS to find what's available in your State/Territory
http://ecia.org.au/

Righteous Pups Australia
http://righteouspups.org.au/

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