Association for Children with a Disability

Calling parents and carers of Victorian children with disability aged up to 18 years 📣📣 The new Victorian Committee for Families of Children with Disability is an opportunity for parents and carers of children with disability to provide feedback to the Victorian Government on policies, programs and services and ways to improve outcomes for children with disability. For more information about how the committee will work and to apply visit 👇 https://lnkd.in/g5Sirq-z

Our popular Teens and Beyond online workshop is back! ✨👏 If you're raising a child aged 13+ with disability, then you're probably thinking about how best to support them with school and post-school options, puberty, and growing independence. Teens and Beyond, our three-part online workshop, has the information you'll need to support your child now and into the future. Topics include: 🔹 Financial support 🔹 School and post-school options 🔹 Wellbeing: friendships, communication, behaviour support, and good mental health Places fill fast, so book today 👉 https://ow.ly/oUEQ50TkJIJ #TeensAndBeyond #SupportingTeens #TeenWellbeing #OnlineWorkshop

A Day With No Words is an engaging picture book about a family that communicates without spoken language, just as their autistic son does. The author, Tiffany Hammond, is an autistic mother of two autistic sons, and the story highlights the bond between mother and child, following them on a day when they use a tablet to communicate with others. The colourful illustrations by Kate Cosgrove make it a great book to share with young readers. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gUexPaD5? #PictureBook #AutismAwareness #NonverbalCommunication #AutisticAuthors #ChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #InclusiveReading

The ACD Board held its annual workshop last night to talk about strategy, risk, and opportunities. The board discussed the implications of the NDIS Review, new NDIS legislation, and the Disability Royal Commission for ACD's work and the lives of children and families. 80% of the ACD Board are parents of children with disability and 30% are people with disability. This amazing group of volunteers share their lived experience and professional expertise to ensure the good governance of ACD. #NDISreview #goodgovernance #disabilityadvocacy

For children with disability and their families, inclusion begins with playgrounds and playgroups and continue into after-school activities, sport, and recreation. The ACD Local Government Action Plan outlines ways local councils can ensure their communities are places where children with disability and their families feel a sense of belonging. We have shared the action plan with the 79 Victorian local councils in the lead up to the 2024 local government elections. https://lnkd.in/gySYTSNM #LGA #inclusionmatters #disabilityadvocacy

The Premier is delivering a new Victorian Committee for Families of Children with Disability and we’re looking for up to 12 members to join. This is an opportunity for parents and carers of children with disability to provide feedback to the Victorian Government on policies, programs and services and ways to improve outcomes for children with disability. Parents and carers of Victorian children with disability aged up to 18 years are invited to apply. https://lnkd.in/g5Sirq-z

Do you have a young child with developmental delay or disability? Are you looking for more help at childcare or kindergarten? The ACD Support Line is a free telephone advocacy service that can help you to understand: 🔹 Your child’s rights in education 🔹 What support is available at childcare and kindergarten 🔹 How funding works Lines are open Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Interpreters are available. No diagnosis is needed. 📞 Call the ACD Support Line on 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional) #ChildDevelopment #EarlyIntervention #EducationRights #DisabilitySupport

With only one more day of the Paralympics, enjoy this episode of #playschool, featuring #DylanAlcott. With dancing, gymnastics, wheelchair basketball and more this will get you moving.👨🦽🤸♀️🏅 https://lnkd.in/g7U5bHRv #paralympics #playschool #inclusivesport

Thank you to the Minister for Children and Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn and Parliamentary Secretary Iwan Walters for hosting a Raising Children in Victoria roundtable with families raising children with disability. Families shared powerful stories of advocating for their children and families across healthcare, getting a diagnosis, NDIS and education. Families also talked about the importance of peer support and the role of family-led organisations, like ACD, in helping families feel empowered and supported on their journey. Thank you to incredible families for speaking up📢 #DisabilityAdvocacy #RaisingChildrenInVictoria

OK, let's talk toileting! 🚽🙂 Most of us agree that toilet training children can be stressful. When your child has a disability or developmental delay, it can be even more challenging, as they often need additional support, and some will need continence support throughout their life. But don't despair, there's a lot of free support and information to help you on your child’s toileting journey. Please read our latest blog to find a list of great links and resources to help you and your family. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dk_WKsNu #ToiletTraining #ChildDevelopment #DisabilitySupport #ContinenceCare