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Support for families, carers and friends

Finding out your child has a disability

  • Early intervention
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Getting some help

  • Specialist disability services
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Planning for the future

Information to help families, carers and friends plan for the future with providing care and support for a person with disability in the community.

Support for carers

  • Who is a carer?
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Parenting when you have a disability

  • Issues and tips for parents with disability
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  • Information about being a parent

Better communication

Tips for communicating with people with disability.

Peak body supports

Support and referral services for people with disability, their families and carers.

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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The NDIS is the new way of providing support for people with disability and is available across Queensland.

Find out how to apply for supports.

Peak body supports

A number of organisations deliver services to Queenslanders with disability, their family members and carers.

Disability support and referral services

Free parenting program for all Queensland mums and dads

Learn new skills to raise happy, healthy children and help your family thrive. The Triple P Positive Parenting Program is now free for all Queensland parents and carers of children up to 16 years.

Mealtime Support Resources

Support adults with disability and swallowing difficulties. Find out more about Mealtime Support Resources.

Disaster preparedness

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

People with disability

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