The Red Flags Early Identification Guide (for children aged birth to five years) is a health resource for professionals (including general practitioners, child health nurses, allied health professionals and early childhood educators) working with families, to help identify developmental concerns early, so families can receive support from the right professionals at the right time. Children’s …
The Commonwealth Government is currently reviewing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation to make the NDIS process simpler and more straight forward and remove barriers to positive participant and provider experiences with the NDIS. Community Workshops are being held across Australia and will take place between September and October 2019. To find out more …
Have your say on the new NDIS Participant Service Guarantee Read More »
The Dept of Human Services (DHS) is undertaking an inclusive play survey to inform them us what you believe is important to making playgrounds and plays paces more accessible for all children and families. They will use feedback from the survey to develop inclusive play guidelines for local councils and other agencies to make public …
Training Module 2 – Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence Sexual rights, consent & sexual violence; The trauma effects of sexual violence and abuse; Vulnerability of people with intellectual disability to sexual violence and abuse, including perpetrator practices; and Guiding principles and supportive practices for responding to disclosure of sexual violence or abuse. Training participants …
From the NAPCAN website: NAPCAN invites you to get involved with National Child Protection Week this year and play your part in creating safe and nurturing environments for all Australian children. Remember… By building stronger communities, we can create safer environments for children We all have a role to play in protecting children from harm …
The Melbourne Disability Institute (MDI) – launched on Monday 28 May 2018 – aims to improve the lives of people with disability through research, education, policy development and public engagement. It will foster the exchange of evidence and ideas that support the long-term vision of the National Disability Strategy and the National Disability Insurance Scheme …
priorities for the Melbourne Disability Institute Read More »
Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders in partnership with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network presents a free webinar to enhance clinicians’ understanding and treatment of people living with personality disorders and substance use. Register now to hear presentations by Dr Hester Wilson (GP), Dr Trevor Crowe (psychologist) and Dr Jeff Ward (psychologist), followed by a Q&A facilitated by psychiatry registrar Dr Mary Emeleus. Read more about the …
From the Autism SA Infomail: Already up and running in South Australia, the Charter is now rolling out across the country, with the help of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. During the next few weeks, Autism SA will visit major cities around Australia to provide free of charge, one hour sessions to local businesses committed …
National Autism Friendly Charter roadshow by Autism SA. Read More »
A guide to Breast Health is a pictorial resource booklet that has been adapted from BreastScreen WA. It assists those women with low literacy, sight impairment, intellectual disability and their families and carers to be aware of the importance of breast health and regular breast screening. It is a free resource. The booklet covers the areas …
Research study: The Views Of Adults On The Autism Spectrum, And Family Members Of Children And Adults With Autism, Regarding Their Interactions With Police In Australia What is this research study about? This study aims to gather information from both adults on the autism spectrum and the families of individuals on the autism spectrum of …
Research by Autism Spectrum Australia and Griffith University Read More »
