Our Community of Practice - Disability Support
Collated by our therapists, here you will find useful links to external websites relating to support services for children with disabilities and their families.
SibsWest was establishing in early 2015 as a WA peer support group for Siblings of people living with disability. Evidence has shown that Siblings may struggle with their identity in childhood, and be at higher risk of depression, anxiety and relationship issues as they approach adulthood. Siblings are now taking an increasing role in the support and advocacy of their family members. Where these transitions are not planned or well managed the impacts can affect all involved
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) is the peak national organisation promoting the interests of young children with disability / developmental delays and their families.
Better Start Early Days is a program for families of young children with a disability funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Their website provides links to free workshops and online webinars to help families understand how the funding works, learn more about services and supports, meet other parents and build confidence.
An ECIA Guide for Families to Assist the Inclusion of Young Children with Disability into Community Life in Western Australia
WA Rockability Group not-for-profit organisation that is motivated to increase the meaningful engagement in music, for anybody. They aim at increasing the opportunities for people to engage in music-groups and with other individuals to increase purpose and well being in their lives.
Kids Camps Inc is a community organisation that provides exciting and rewarding camps for children and young people with a disability. They have been supporting families and carers by providing much-needed respite for over 30 years.
The Department of Commerce website has information for families when purchasing disability-related goods and services. General information for consumers with disability can alas be accessed via the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Developmental Disability WA have produced a guide for parents, family members and carers who are worried about their child’s or family members behaviour. The guide offers suggestions that may help, explains who else can help and how and where you and your child can get support.
Wonder Moms Blog - a lovely website with many helpful posts and link to resources for parents of children with a disability.
SibsWest was establishing in early 2015 as a WA peer support group for Siblings of people living with disability. Evidence has shown that Siblings may struggle with their identity in childhood, and be at higher risk of depression, anxiety and relationship issues as they approach adulthood. Siblings are now taking an increasing role in the support and advocacy of their family members. Where these transitions are not planned or well managed the impacts can affect all involved
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) is the peak national organisation promoting the interests of young children with disability / developmental delays and their families.
Better Start Early Days is a program for families of young children with a disability funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Their website provides links to free workshops and online webinars to help families understand how the funding works, learn more about services and supports, meet other parents and build confidence.
An ECIA Guide for Families to Assist the Inclusion of Young Children with Disability into Community Life in Western Australia
WA Rockability Group not-for-profit organisation that is motivated to increase the meaningful engagement in music, for anybody. They aim at increasing the opportunities for people to engage in music-groups and with other individuals to increase purpose and well being in their lives.
Kids Camps Inc is a community organisation that provides exciting and rewarding camps for children and young people with a disability. They have been supporting families and carers by providing much-needed respite for over 30 years.
The Department of Commerce website has information for families when purchasing disability-related goods and services. General information for consumers with disability can alas be accessed via the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Developmental Disability WA have produced a guide for parents, family members and carers who are worried about their child’s or family members behaviour. The guide offers suggestions that may help, explains who else can help and how and where you and your child can get support.
Wonder Moms Blog - a lovely website with many helpful posts and link to resources for parents of children with a disability.