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Australian Organisations
Accessibility.com.au
Offers practical, comprehensive and cost effective approach to disability management to existing and proposed building developments, services and operations. Features a 'Kids' section that is useful and fun for kids with a disability, their parents, carers and siblings.
Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability
Aims to enhance the skills, knowledge and commitment of members and to facilitate a supportive network in order to enhance the quality of life of people with intellectual or developmental disability.
Australian Association for Families of Children with Disability
Provides information, support and advocacy for families of children aged under 25 years with disability in all States and Territories of Australia.
ACT Down Syndrome Association Inc
Offers support and information to families with a member who has Down syndrome and promotes improvements in the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome with aims to stimulate, within the wider community, an awareness of their very real abilities and needs.
Australian Government Department of Education Science and Training
Develops and implements policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs and the growing requirement of lifelong learning.
Austism Association of Western Australia
Dedicated to advance the personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with autism.
Autism ACT
Strives to achieve the best educational outcomes for children while seeking to better understand the causes of their autism in a mutually supported group.
Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Uni (AEIOU)
Dedicated solely to an intensive early intervention program for children with autism aged 18mths - 6yrs. Also encourages children to enter mainstream education (kindergarten and preschool) while attending the program.
Autism Queensland
Provides direct services and support to people with autism spectrum disorder, their families and staff working with them, as well as general information about ASD.
Autism SA
Actively promotes the acceptance of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides services to enable them and their families to be an integral part of the community.
Autism Spectrum Australia
Builds partnerships with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families and the community to provide information, services, learning and research.
Autism Tasmania
Offers advice and information to parents, carers and families and provides education and services to children with autism.
Autismhelp.info
Dedicated to increase awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and provide practical strategies and resources to benefit preschool, primary and secondary teachers, childcare workers, integrated aides, health professionals and more.
Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia Ltd
A leader in the provision of services, research and development and specialised therapy for children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Community Resource Unit
Challenges ideas and practices which limit the lives of people with disabilities and inspire and encourage individuals and organisations to pursue better lives for the disabled.
Disability Information and Resource Centre SA
Provides an information, referral and advice service to people of South Australia where the needs of people with a disability have priority and are valued.
Disability Services Commission
Primary focus is to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.
Disability Services Queensland
Focuses on the provision of services and supports, community infrastructure development and the whole-of-government leadership and coordination impacting on people with a disability and their families.
Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc
Provides information about the organisation and Down syndrome, available services for people with Down syndrome and their families and helpful resources for parents.
Down Syndrome Association of WA
Works to support the community to develop the potential of people with Down syndrome to live a valued life. Offers support through forums to share information and experiences relating to people with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome NSW
Represent the interests and respond to the needs of people with Down syndrome in the major aspects of their lives, as members of the family, in their individual pursuits and as members of the community.
Down Sydrome Society of SA
Establishing and supporting the continuing development of services that promote the physical, psychological, educational and emotional well being of people with Down syndrome and offers resources for the education and training of professionals and the community in general about people with Down syndrome.
Early Childhood Connections
Contains links to informative websites, collated alphabetically and in submenus, to provide easy viewing and access to the most up to date information for professionals and parents interested in the renewed emphasis on the early childhood years.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia
Provides specialised support services for infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families, in order to promote development, well-being and community participation.
Family Advocacy
Empowering families in which there is a child or adult with a developmental disability to achieve great things.
Helping Children with Autism
Helping Children with Autism – FaHCSIA
(L.E.A.P) The Learning, Education and Play Centre Inc
The Learning, Education and Play Centre Inc (L.E.A.P)
Learning Links
Working with families to provide a complete service for children in need. This service brings together teachers, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and family counsellors to work towards each individual child's goals.
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW
The peak body for people from a non-english speaking background (NESB)with disability and their families and carers in NSW.
National Ethnic Disability Alliance
The national consumer based peak body for people from non-English speaking background with a disability, their families and carers. Aims to advocate at a federal level, for the rights and interests of people from a NESB with a disability, their families and carers.
Noah's Ark Toy Library
Provides a toy/equipment service for children with special needs. Assistance in promoting a child's physical and intellectual development is provided through the advice of trained staff, a wide range of toys, educational aids and resource material.
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
Playgroup Victoria 
The peak body representing the interests of playgroups in Victoria. Supported playgroups are facilitated by a paid coordinator and are available to families who may experience difficulties attending playgroups without assistance. Families of children with disabilities may wish to join a playgroup that caters for their specific needs. To find or start a playgroup for children with Autism or a disability contact Playgroup Victoria.
Physical Disability Council of New South Wales
Encourages diversity, flexibility and innovation in the provision of services and consult with people with a disability, their families and carers to maintain and enhance delivery of quality advice to Government that promotes inclusion and the integration of people with a disability into the community through community awareness, training and education.
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated
An independent community-based systems advocacy and legal advocacy organisation for people with a disability with aims to promote, protect and defend the fundamental needs, rights and lives of the most vulnerable people with a disability.
Queensland Parents for People with a Disability Inc
Vigorously defends justice and rights for people with disabilities by exposing exclusionary practices, speaking out against injustices and promoting people with disabilities as respected, valued and participating members of society.
Queenslanders with Disability Network Inc
For people with disability, with people with disability, by people with disability for citizenship and social justice with aims to connect people with disability to build a voice of Queenslanders with disability to represent their views on issues that affect them.
Raising Children Network - Children with a Disability
A new online resource for the parents of children with a disability. The section on children with a disability provides information on Family Life, Services & supports, Play, health & fitness, Working with professionals and Disability rights and the law. It also explores topics such as your feelings, others' reactions and working with disability professionals. There is a handy A - Z Disability Reference containing a brief explanation of disability terms as well as definitions of the disability professionals you may encounter.
Resource Unit for Children with Special Needs Inc
Disability resource, training, support and advisory agency for children's services. Contains information on news, inclusion, regional teams and a large collection of fact sheets on children with special needs.
Speech and Hearing Centre
Offers unique and valuable programs and services for children who suffer speech and language impairment and can succeed with specialised support.
Speech Pathology Australia
Contains information on branches, code of ethics, conferences, continuing professional development and fact sheets.
The Northcott Society
Provides services, support, products and information for people with disabilities from infancy through to adulthood.
The Spastic Centre
Offers a comprehensive range of services and supports for all age groups including, early childhood intervention, conductive education, equipment/technology, accommodation, therapy and community and recreational activities for people with high support needs.
Parent Links
Accessibility.com.au
Offers practical, comprehensive and cost effective approach to disability management to existing and proposed building developments, services and operations. Features a 'Kids' section that is useful and fun for kids with a disability, their parents, carers and siblings.
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities
A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-english speaking background with a disability and their carers. Provides advocacy, information, referral, education, training and consultancy.
Anglicare Victoria
Provides a range of programs including foster care, care for children with disabilities, family and financial counselling, assistance for victims of child abuse and neglect and parenting advice.
Association for Children with a Disability
An information, support and advocacy organisation run by parents of children with all types of disability and their families, in Victoria. Some information is offered in other languages including Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese.
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
Records details of vaccinations given to children under the age of seven so parents are able to maintain schedules to ensure their children are fully immunised.
Australian Learning Disability Association
Aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities, their families, educators and the general public.
Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group
Dedicated to providing information and support to patients and families affected by this debilitating group of diseases.
Australian Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association
The peak body representing the interests of people with spina bifida, their families and carers with the goal of improving lives and communities. Provides fact sheets and experts to answer questions.
Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit (AEIOU)
Dedicated soley to an intensive early intervention program for children with autism, aged 18 months to six years of age. Also encourages children to enter mainstream education (kindergarten and preschool) while attending the program.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
The leading service provider for Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger's Syndrome and treatment. Provides direct services for children and adults, advice and assistance for families seeking services, a source for information and advice and discussion forums.
Autism Victoria
The peak body for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Victoria and provides specialist information and advice to the families and services caring for people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Carers Australia
Working to promote recognition of the important role of carers in our community and to empower carers so they will be better informed and resourced. Provides links to the Carers Association websites in each state and territory.
Centre for Community Child Health
Promotes good health practices, preventative action, early detection and early intervention and provides specialist clinical services for children with a range of developmental and behavioural problems.
Cerebral Palsy Australia
Provides a national focus for disability awareness, fundraising and service development for children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Child Development and Rehabilitation
Committed to the care of children with disabilities, aims to conduct and promote educational programs and research activity in the area of childhood disability and strives to promote policies and principles that will best meet the needs of children and empower their families.
Child Health Record
Produced by the Office for Children, Department of Human Services, to help you understand your child's health and development in each age range and provide the opportunity for parents to gain information, support and advice to assist in caring for their child.
Child Link
Offers a guide to assist staff of services, parents and families to make informed decisions about placing children with Special Needs in Children's Services.
Drug Watch
At DrugWatch.com, the aim is to educate the public about prescription and over-the-counter medications that can cause dangerous side effects. Drug Watch is currently working to spread awareness about Accutane, an acne medication that has been prescribed to more than 13 million people since its introduction.
Accutane and the generic versions of the drug have been linked to serious birth defects if taken even in just one dose during pregnancy. Studies show that Accutane can cause miscarriage and premature birth, as well as increase the risk of cleft palate, heart defects, mental retardation, and other severe and potentially life-threatening birth defects.
Defence Special Needs Support Group
Provides support information and assistance to Australian Defence Force families who have someone with special needs. Contains links to regional and local DSNSG Support Groups and to special needs information at a local, state, national and international level.
Disability Online
Aims to provide people with a disability, their families and carers with access to online disability related information across government and the non-government sector which is quality assured, reliable, relevant and up-to-date.
Early Childhood Intervention Services
Supports children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry and their families and provides a highly visible and integrated point to access accurate information on universal and specialist support provided by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Education Program for Infants and Children (EPIC)
Educating children with disabilities and supporting their families. Provides educational programs and services that will maximise the developmental achievements of young children with disabilities.
Family Assistance Office
Provides financial assistance and information to families on the range of benefits available.
Kids Health Info for Parents
Parent information fact sheets on medical conditions, treatments, tests and investigations. Based on treatment guidelines developed in the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria.
My Dr
Provides comprehensive articles and topical items of interest about a wide variety of diseases and conditions, tests and treatments, health and fitness issues and medications.
Parenting and Child Health - CYH
Promotes the health, well-being and development of children, young people and families by providing support to parents in the area of parenting, health services for infants, children and young people, support for families and children with additional needs and up-to-date health information.
Parenting Research Centre
A research and training organisation committed to developing and disseminating effective supports for families in the challenging task of raising their children.
Parent Information - DHS
The Victorian Government funds a range of services that aim to provide the independence and healthy development of families with children 0-18 years through the provision of support, information, advice, referral and resources to parents and caregivers, training and consultancy to professionals.
Playworks
A resource unit for children with disabilities in childcare. Supports and promotes the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream children's services.
Raising Children Network - Children with a Disability 
A new online resource for the parents of children with a disability. The section on children with a disability provides information on Family Life, Services & supports, Play, health & fitness, Working with professionals and Disability rights and the law. It also explores topics such as your feelings, others' reactions and working with disability professionals. There is a handy A - Z Disability Reference containing a brief explanation of disability terms as well as definitions of the disability professionals you may encounter.
Scope
Services provided include, early intervention, health support, therapy, specialist advice, attendant care and education. Also focuses on research, raising community awareness and facilitating community inclusion for people with physical and multiple disabilities.
Siblings Australia Inc
Siblings of children in need can grow up in a situation that includes considerable stress, often without the understanding, emotional maturity and coping skills to deal with their experiences. The primary aim is to develop and coordinate services for families, in particular brothers and sisters, of children with special needs (disability or chronic illness).
Taralye
A not for profit organisation which provides oral language programs for deaf children. Works in partnership with families, other providers and the community to improve linguistic, educational and social outcomes of deaf children by promoting innovative early childhood intervention services, research and advocacy.
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a result of damage to the bodily systems that process dopamine, and is typically caused by exposure to certain prescription medications - including Reglan. Some of the most tragic cases of Tardive Dyskinesia we’ve seen have been in children, who were given Reglan during infancy to control acid reflux. The symptoms of TD mimic those of Parkinson’s disease and are irreversible and incurable. Tardive Dyskinesia victims suffer from involuntary, repetitive movements which often continue after the drug is no longer used.
This site feature the most up-to-date information on TD, its causes and all known treatment options. Additionally, they distribute free support books and informational packets to their users.
Vax em
Reliable vaccination information provided for parents, to answer common questions. Provides immunisation news, articles and links to other sites.
International Organisations
American Association for Home Based Early Interventions
Serves parents of and those working in the field of early home intervention with infants, toddlers and preschoolers with special needs.
American Speech Language Hearing Association
The professional, scientific and credetialing association for audiologists, speech-language and learning scientists aiming to ensure all people with speech, language and learning disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate more effectively.
Autism Society of British Columbia
A parent based and directed society providing support to individuals with autism and their families.
British Columbia Family Hearing Resource Centre
Offering comprehensive services to families with young deaf and hard of hearing children and provides consultation and training to professionals in this field.
Center for Children with Special Needs
Focuses on improving systems of care for children with special needs through education, research and evaluation and impacts policy, quality of care, education and family partnerships in health care.
Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
Working to ensure that all infants, preschoolers and children to age twelve have an opportunity to be cared for and educated in high quality, inclusive community early care and education settings. Incorporates 'Growing Ideas Tip Sheets'.
Center for Motor Behavior and Pediatric Disabilities
Conducts and disseminates basic scientific research to better understand the complexity of individuals with Down syndrome and to utilise this knowledge to drive clinical services.
Center for the Study of Autism
Provides information about Autism to parents and professionals and conducts research into the efficacy of various theraputic interventions.
Contact a Family
Works across the UK to provide information and support for families who care for children with any kind of special need, disability or medical condition.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Early Childhood Research Institute
Identifies, evaluates and promotes effective and appropriate early intervention practices and preschool practices that are sensitive and respectful to children and familes from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Online
Created to promote better care and outcomes for children and familes effected by developmental, learning and behavioral problems by providing access to clinically relevant material for professionals, students and parents.
Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood International
Controlled by disabled parents which promotes better awareness and support to disabled people considering, during and after pregnancy and as parents.
Disability Solutions
Offers useful information that is sensitive and brings current research, medical information, educational strategies and practical suggestions to parents, families, self-advocates and professionals concerned with developmental disabilities, in a language that is understood.
Disabled Parents Network
A national organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or hope to become parents and for their families, friends and supporters.
Down Sydrome: For New Parents
A resource for parents of children with Down syndrome, offering a personal perspective, with information that is particularly relevant to new parents. Also hosts a Forum.
Down Syndrome: Health Issues
A comprehensive site for parents and professionals containing articles about health and children with Down syndrome, by a pediatrician, but inspired by his son.
Down Syndrome Association - Penang
Offers support and encouragement for parents and families and provides assistance and facilities to individuals with Down syndrome to enable them to contribute to society.
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Formed in 1995, in response to the need expressed, by parents and professionals, for detailed and research-based information for themselves and the community at large.
Down Syndrome Society - Canadian
Provides information and assistance to all those with an interest in Down syndrome by advocating on behalf of individuals in the areas of education, employment and healthcare and by providing networking opportunities for parents and professionals in relevant fields.
Down's Syndrome Association - UK
Offers information couselling and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, as well as being a resource for interested professionals.
Inclusion.com
Concentrates on the development of future leadership for inclusion through the creation of focused programs, materials and research to create a world where Everyone Belongs.
Infant Development Program of British Columbia
Serve children from bith to three years, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development.
Integrated Children's System
Focuses on a single approach to understanding the key processes of assessment planning, intervention and review, based on an understanding of children's developmental needs in the context of their families and communities.
International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI)
Provides a framework and forum for professionals from around the world to communicate about advances in the field of early intervention. Basic and clinical researches relevant to the field of early intervention representing a diverse array of biomedical and behavioral disciplines as well as clinicians and policy-makers in leadership positions.
KidNeeds.com
A worldwide resource that provides children with special needs, families and other caregivers with access to comprehensive information and resources.
National Center for Cultural Competence
Mission is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design, implement and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems.
National Center for Early Development and Learning
National early childhood research project focusing on enhancing the cognitive, social and emotional development of children from birth through to age eight years.
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
Dedicated to early hearing detection and intervention and universal newborn hearing screening. Resources include information for hospitals, states, audiologists and families.
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilites
Promoting the health of babies, children and adults and enhance the potential for full, productive living. Work includes identifying causes of birth defects, development disabilities and helping children to develop to their full potential.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
National information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals. Focus is children and youth (birth to age 22 years) with a wide variety of publications, including fact sheets on specific disabilities, state resource sheets, parent guides and bibliographies.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
Supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and aims to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities, (birth through to five years) and their familes receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate and family-centered supports and services.
National Scientific Council of the Developing Child
Based on the belief of the value of sound and accurate science as a foundation for enlightened action, aims to enhance the early development of children through the design and implementation of effective public and private policies and programs.
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
Provides information on research, education and related subjects from those with personal experience. Chat rooms and message board facilities available.
Parents Helping Parents
Lots of information aimed at supporting parents of children with special needs. Contains information on parenting, technical aids and discussion groups.
Parents Inc
A partnership of Alaska families with disabilites that provide support, training resources and advocacy statewide. Families assisting families of children with disabilities.
Pathways Awareness Foundation
Designed for both parents and professionals containing valuable information about children's physical development including a growth and development chart where you can track a child's physical, play and speech
Resources for Health Care Providers
Primary goal is to improve the health of persons with developmental disabilities by educating physicians and other healthcare providers about caring for this population. It is also designed to support persons with developmental disabilities and their families, in making informed health care decisions.
Speechville Express
Provides knowledge about available resources to help your child or a child you care for who has difficulty with speech, language, communication or is a late talker.
Support Organisation for Trisomy (SOFT) UK
Provides support for families affected by Patau's syndrome (Trisomy 13), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), partial trisomy, mosaicism, rings, translocation, deletion and related disorders.
Sure Start
A large scale interdepartmental initiative of the UK government which aims to work with parents and children to promote the intellectual and social development of preschool children, particularly those who are disadvantaged, to ensure they are ready to flourish when they get to school. A cornerstone of the government's drive to tackle child poverty and social exclusion, based on firm evidence of what works.
The Brazelton Institute
Focuses on the health and development of the newborn infant. Offers information on a comprehensive newborn baby assessment tool and organisation newsletter.
The Council on Quality and Leadership
An International non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the quality of services and supports to people with disabilities, accomplished.
Therapeutic Communication Through Music
Therapists believe that music affects a person's physical body, emotions, mental state, and even the spiritual state. If music is used correctly, it can actually help some patients cope with diseases and disorders. Music therapy has been used in the United States since 1944 and the United Kingdom since the 1960s.
Victorian Organisations
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities
A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people from non-English speaking background with a disability and their carers. Provides advocacy, information, referral, education, training and consultancy.
Association for Children with a Disability
Provides information, support and advocacy to Victorian families who have a child with any type of disability or developmental delay, including a free telephone support service, publications and resources for parents as well as advocacy to government and the community.
Autism Secondary Consultation and Training Now (ACT-Now)
The Autism Secondary Consultation and Training Strategy is funded by the Department of Human Services. This three year project aims to build skills and capacity across each DHS region in Victoria in the area of Early Childhood (0-6years).
Autism Victoria
Aim to improve the quality of life for people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and provide a range of services to individuals and agencies with an interest in ASD.
Autismbookshop.com
A comprehensive catalogue of books and assessments from all major publishers of Autism resources.
Best Start
Aims to improve the health, development learning and well-being of all children from pregnancy through to transition to school, 0-8 years of age.
Centre for Community Child Health
Provides information about specialist clinical services, professional training and research and projects undertaken by the Centre for Community Child Health.
Centre for Developmental Disability Health (CDDHV)
Aims to improve health outcomes of people with developmental disabilities by enhancing the capacity of the generic health service system to respond to their needs.
Community Child Care Association Resource and Development Unit
The Professional Support Coordinator for Victoria providing information on inclusion, specialist equipment, bicultural support and Inclusion Support Agencies. Also offers access to calendar training, customised training, self guided learning packages and resource sheets.
Department of Education
Provide and ensure access to high quality primary and secondary education and ensure that government policies and service delivery reflect and meet the needs of all young Victorians.
Disability Online
Provides people with a disability, their families and carers with access to online disability related information across governments and the non-government sector which is quality assured, reliable, up-to-date and locally relevant.
Disability Services Division
Responsible for funding and providing a range of support and services for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and dual disabilities, neurological impairments and acquired brain injury.
Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
Promotes improvements in the quality of life of people with Down syndrome and provides understanding, support, information, resources and encouragement to people with Down syndrome and their families.
Early Childhood Intervention Services
Supports children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry and their families and provides a highly visible and integrated point to access accurate information on universal and specialist support provided by the Department of Human Services.
Education Program for Infants and Children (EPIC)
Educating children with disabilites and supporting their families. Provides educational programs and services that will maximise the developmental achievements of young children with disabilities.
Funded Agency Channel
Supports management and staff within the Victorian Department of Human Services funded agencies by providing easy access to information and resources to support funded agency business, provide agency specific information, transactions and interactive features within a secure environment and to support collaboration, discussion and networking throughout the human services sector.
Noah's Ark
A community organisation that seeks to provide opportunities for families who have a child with a disability or other additional needs to participate in the community. Operating from 19 locations across Victoria, providing a range of State and Australian government funded programs.
Office for Children
Focused on the health, safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.
Playworks
A resource unit for children with disabilities in childcare. Supports and promotes the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream children's services.
Scope
Services provided include, early intervention, health support, therapy, specialist advice, attendant care and education. Focuses on research, raising community awareness and facilitating community inclusion for people with physical disabilities.
Sensoryshop.com
Multisensory toys and equipment for children and adults.
Speechtherapyshop.com
A comprehensive guide to Speech Therapy books and assessments across all major speech pathologist publishers.
Taralye
Provides oral language programs for deaf children. Works in partnership with families, other providers and the community to improve the linguistic, educational and social outcomes of deaf children by promoting innovative early childhood intervention services, research and advocacy.
Therapybookshop.com
Specialist books for occupational therapists and physiotherapists including mental health issues. Also distributes educational and tricky, fun toys for all ages and stages.
Uncle Bobs Child Development Centre
Committed to the care of children with disabilities, aims to conduct and promote educational programs and research activity and strives to promote policies and principles that will best meet the needs of children and empower their families.
Windermere
Provides information on counselling, family support, disability services, parenting and residential care for the state of Victoria.
Yooralla
Help both children and adults with disabilities to do the everyday things that most can take for granted - like eating, moving about, talking and becoming an independent individual.
Yooralla - Early Childhood Intervention Services
Offer a variety of centre-based, home-based or community-based programs that incorporate play, education and therapy for children with additional needs as well as information and support to family members.
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