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Support for families, carers and friends

  • Finding out your child has a disability

    Whether your child was born with a disability or acquired it, the news that your child has a disability is life changing. We have put together information to help you.

  • Support groups and counselling

    Carers can access support and assistance in their communities to help them with their caring role. Information is available about where carers can go for help, as well as financial support.

  • Planning for the future

    Information to help families, carers and friends plan for the future.

  • Getting some help

    Information on funded services and home and vehicle modifications.

  • Respite care

    Information about respite care services for family and carers of people with disabilities.

  • Better communication

    Tips for communicating with people with disability.

Disaster preparedness

Weatherboard Queenslander style house surrounded by flood water almost as high as its front picket fence.

Find out how you can prepare for a natural disaster, what to do when a disaster strikes and how to get help afterwards.

Last updated:
8 March 2012

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