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Disability and chronic illness
Caring for a disabled child brings a lot of joy but can also present unique challenges. Parents of children with disabilities are protected by law and have rights in regards to discrimination, education and accessibility. Parents of disabled children may also be eligible for financial assistance and other support for their child.
What is a childhood disability?
Learn more about childhood disabilities such as congenital disorders, disabilities developed after birth and disabilities caused by injury.
What is a congenital disorder?
Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease or birth defects, are conditions present from birth. Find out more about congenital disorders.
Your feelings about your child's disability
Learn more about how to talk with others about your child’s disability, dealing with your feelings, educating others, and early intervention and next ...
Caring for a child with autism
Caring for a child with autism has its own unique challenges. Find out what to do if your child is diagnosed with autism and where to get assistance.
Caring for a child with Asperger's disorder
If your child has been diagnosed with Asperger’s disorder, it's important to have support. Find out where you can get financial and emotional assistan...
Early childhood intervention
Early childhood intervention supports the needs and development of children with disabilities, through intensive, tailored and high-quality therapy. F...
Disability and parenting support
Disability and parenting support is available such as government support, information services, non-profit, charity and parent support groups and care...
Disability financial support
Disability financial support is available from the Federal, State and Territory governments. Find out more about the benefits your child may be entitl...
Disability rights for children
Disabled children have the same rights to education and other services as other kids. Learn more about disability rights and where to seek assistance.
Need more information?
Caring for someone with an ongoing illness | Carers SA
Read more on Carers SA website
Chronic illness | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Many children (10-20%) have a chronic illness, such as asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, eczema or arthritis
Read more on Sydney Children's Hospitals Network website
Caring for someone with an illness or disability - Services Australia
You can get financial help and other services if you care for someone with a disability, an illness or who is frail aged.
Read more on Centrelink website
Low-birth-weight babies - MyDr.com.au
Babies are considered of low birth weight if they weigh less than 2500 g at birth. Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of disabilities.
Read more on myDr website
Sibling Concerns | Siblings Australia
Sibling Concerns Below are some of the concerns of siblings of children with disability (including any developmental delay, disability, chronic illness or mental illness)
Read more on Siblings Australia website
Signs of Stress | Siblings Australia
Signs of Stress Below are some of the concerns of siblings of children with disability (including any developmental delay, disability, chronic illness or mental illness)
Read more on Siblings Australia website
Intellectual disability | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
What is intellectual disability? A child with an intellectual disability learns and develops more slowly than other children
Read more on Sydney Children's Hospitals Network website
National Disability Insurance Scheme | enableme - stroke recovery and support
Get the information, tips and techniques to equip you in your stroke recovery
Read more on Stroke Foundation website
Developmental delay | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
What is developmental delay? Children develop many skills in their early years of life
Read more on Sydney Children's Hospitals Network website
Support for my family | Novita
What is family support? Family support strengthens and nurtures families, building on family members’ existing strengths and skills
Read more on Novita Services website
