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Supporting your child with disability to stay safe online

It can feel like a constant challenge to help your child be safe online. From being a good friend online to age-appropriate games and online dating, helping your child practice online safety starts early and continues through the teenage years….Read more about Supporting your child with disability to stay safe online

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Getting started with work experience

Work experience is an important part of your child’s school experience. Your child works with a business or service for a short time. It usually happens during Year 9 or Year 10. Finding work experience It’s important to find a…Read more about Getting started with work experience

Man with cerebral palsy having fun at work experience with a colleague on coffee break.

Helping your child learn to self-advocate

Teaching your child to speak up for themselves is an important skill – and it’s never too early to start. Building self-advocacy skills can help your child feel more confident, safer, and more included at school and in life. Start…Read more about Helping your child learn to self-advocate

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Talking to your child about disability

Families often wonder when and how they should talk to their child about their disability. You might find these conversations daunting, but the good news is it doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest, kind and age-appropriate. Children benefit from…Read more about Talking to your child about disability

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On a waiting list for services? Here’s what you can do to help your child

Finding the right supports for your child with developmental delay or disability can be very confusing and often comes with waiting lists for services. While you are waiting, you can get help to support your child’s development and your family…Read more about On a waiting list for services? Here’s what you can do to help your child

A young boy and his mum play with building blocks at home.