Links to important services and other resource websites
Links to Australian Government, Health and Education, Regulatory Organisations :
Disability Services Queensland (now Department of Communities)
PlayCARE Commonwealth Supplementary Services (SUPS) Program
Department of Family and Community Services
The Learning Place (inclusive education)
The Royal Children's Hospital (Clinical and Developmental Psychology)
Links for Austrlaian Government (funding) :
Better Outcomes for Mental Health Program (access to allied health services)
Helping Children with Autism (Inquiry Line on 1800 289 177)
Enhanced Primary Care Program (GP and allied health care provider plan)
Centerlink Disability Allowance
Different Roads to Learning (excellent ABA therapy resources)
ABA Materials (Australian supplier)
Discrete Trial Trainer (interactive matching drill software)
School Express (free printable worksheets)
Baby Bumblebee (free downloadable alphabet cards)
Learning with Toys (wonderful wooden products)
Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs Children (free software, games and more)
Do2Learn (awesome free interactive face)
Mind Reading Software (over 400 emotions)
Links to companies that sell communication aids (PECs, picture exchange, schedule folders, augmentative communication tools):
Spectronics in Oz (software and augmentative communication devices)
Want to trial a communication device for one month?
"Listen To Me" (augmentative communication products)
Mayer Johnson (Boardmaker PCS)
SNAP Special Needs Australian Products
Adaptivation Incorporated - The World at a Touch (look at the Application Photo Album)
Ellie Cards (premade set of laminated PECs and folder)
Links to other organisations (Worldwide) offering support and information for parents:
The Autism Research Institute (ARI)
Autism Behavioural Intervention Queensland (ABIQ)
ABIQ is a non-profit organisation run by parents for parents. They run regular ABA training workshops and provide an excellent information service.
OASIS Online Aspergers Syndrome Information and Support
Autism Queensland Support and Services
IRSA International Rett Syndrome Association
Links to organisations and charities that offer support and services to Australian families with children with disabilities. You will need to contact the organisation and fill in their registration forms. Eligibility criteria will apply (e.g., you may need to be eligible for an Australian Health Care Card, Pension Card, or Disability Card to obtain assistance):
Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
Gold Coast Family Support Group (Respite)
