Raising a child with disability, autism or other additional needs can make your family stronger. This might be because you share parenting responsibilities more and talk more with your partner.

Raising a child with disability can also be an opportunity to learn from each other. For example, you and your partner might see your child’s needs differently, which is natural. This might mean you deal differently with your child’s behaviour and relate to them differently too.

This web page has plenty of resources to help you access services and understand the issues around raising a child with disability.

The page called Raising Children with a Disability provides a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers regarding children with disabilities, covering topics from health and development to education, support services, and legal rights.

The site covers general topics relevant to raising children, such as Health & development and Family life and specific conditions and challenges are addressed, including Autism and ADHD.

Disability-Specific Information

• The page offers guidance on disability in general.
• It provides information on the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), which is crucial for families navigating disability support in Australia.
• Parents can find resources on Rights & laws pertinent to children with disabilities.
• The site also covers aspects of Education, play & work for children with disabilities, emphasising their holistic development.
• Information on Services & support is available to help families access necessary assistance.
• A Guide to Disabilities is provided, offering an overview of various conditions.
• The site includes Children with disability: videos, offering multimedia resources for learning and understanding.