Carers and disability

Emerging Minds’ evidence-based courses and resources promote child-centred, family-centred and strengths-based practice to help practitioners prepare for Thriving Kids implementation requirements and navigate changing systems.
Resources webpage

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Empower Golf Australia golf clinics for players of all abilities to try golf. All ages and genders living with physical, intellectual, sensory or neurological disabilities are welcome. No golfing experience needed.
– Woolooware: Wednesdays, 4 November & 25 November, 2pm-3pm, Woolooware Golf Club, 1 Harnleigh Ave | Flyer | Registration
– Barden Ridge: Fourth Thursday of the month, until 24 June, 10am-11am, The Ridge Golf Club, 1 Recreation Dr | Flyer | Registration
Contact: info@empowergolf.com.au

Children & Young People With Disability Australia (CYDA) collection of practical, accessible resources for children and young people with disability and parents/carers. It includes co-designed resources for going through life’s transitions e.g. starting school, building independence, and dealing with a new diagnosis.
Take Charge of Change

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Webinar topics during October to November include Successful Transitions to Primary School / High School; Work & the NDIS; Leading Inclusive School Reform; and Advocacy & the NDIS.
Information & registration
Family Advocacy – Resourcing Inclusive Communities upcoming webinar topics include Future Planning; School to Work; and Accessing Work Experience through School.
Information & registration
Note: Some webinars have flyers available for download.

ABC Kids and Deaf Connect have launched Bluey’s Auslan Sign & Seek, a fun and interactive way for families to learn Australian Sign Language (Auslan) together. The game is narrated by the voice of Jack’s Dad, comedian Hamish Blake.
Watch on ABC iView

This post expires on Wednesday 13 January 2027

School-Link provides support and information on referral pathways, resources, non-clinical complex case discussions, and advice for children and adolescents with intellectual disability and/or autism who are experiencing mental health difficulties. It can support staff from public, independent, and Catholic schools, as well as health professionals.
School-Link Newsletter Term 4 2026 | Contact: SCHN-CHW-schoollink@health.nsw.gov.au or 9845 2005

Thriving Kids is for families and their children 8 years and under with developmental delay or autism, and low to moderate support needs. The rollout will be complete by 1 January 2028. Resources include:
– Thriving Kids Autism Helpline (1300 654 789): For parents, carers, kin, and professionals, offering autism-specific information, guidance and connections | Website
– Thriving Kids Information & Resource Hub: To provide families with reliable information, practical resources and guidance to help them understand and support their child’s development | Website
– Maternal & Child Health Nurses Phoneline (1800 882 436 or video call): Expert advice from nurses on child development and behaviour | Website
– Australian Government Thriving Kids Website (including resources for families & workers)
– Australian Government media release
– NSW Government Thriving Kids Website
– NSW Government Webinar – Thriving Kids Program Rollout in NSW: Friday, 6 November 10am-11am | Registration
– Join the NSW Thriving Kids mailing list

Sutherland Shire Council and Anglicare monthly event for people living with dementia and their carers, to increase social connections and share experiences in an informal, supportive setting.
Remaining 2026 dates: Mondays, 2 November & 7 December, 10.30am-12pm
Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland
Bookings

Belongside Families supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic or rare conditions, and medical needs. Workshop topics include Understanding Autistic Friendships; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families; From Childhood to Teens; All About Me: Supporting your Child; Partnering with your Child’s School; and Autistic Families.
Information & registration

“I Can Decide” is an illustrated introductory video about supported decision making. It explains what supported decision making is and why it is important for people with intellectual disability, families and supporters. Available in English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic.
I Can Decide video

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