Links for Parents

We have noted web links that may be useful to Parents.  The web links may open in a new window - simply close the window when you have finished viewing and you will return to this page.
 
Association for Children with a Disability  www.acd.org.au  - The Association provides information, support and advocacy for families with a child or young adult with any type of disability or developmental delay.
 
Autism Victoria  www.autismvictoria.org.au
 
Barwon Disability Resource Council  www.bdrc.org.au   - Advocacy and information for people with a disability
 
Bethany Family Support  www.bethany.org.au  - Family counselling and referral
 
Carer Resource Centre  www.carersvic.org.au  - Information on carers issues and resources
 
Department of Human Services (Disability Services)  www.dhs.vic.gov.au
 
Disability Online   www.disability.vic.gov.au  - Website information for people with disabilities, their families and carers.
 
Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria  www.epinet.org.au
 
Gateways Support Services Inc  www.gateways.com.au  - Barwon South Western Region Disability services agency
  
Genetic Support Network Victoria  www.gsnv.org.au  - Provides a point of contact for families affected by a genetic condition
 
Independent Living Centre  www.yooralla.com.au  - Display of products to assist people with disabilities in living at home
 
Kids Connect  www.rch.org.au/kidsconnect  - Information for service providers and parents. Includes a comprehensive  A - Z directory of relevant Victorian contacts and Support Groups for a wide range of disabilities and syndromes.
 
Mpower  www.mpower.org.au  - South West regional services and information
 
 
NICAN  www.nican.com.au  - Information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disabilities
 
Program for Students with Disabilities  www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/wellbeing/index.htm
  
Respite South West  www.respitesouthwest.org.au  - Information about respite issues
 
Raising Children Network www.raisingchildren.net.au/autism - Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder  
 
 
 
 Scope Victoria  www.scopevic.org.au  - Information and support for people with physical and multiple disabilities
 

Siblings (SiBS)  www.sibs.org.au  - Support for someone with a brother or sister with disability or chronic illness