Resources
Some of Role OT’s favourite websites with reliable and easy to read information and resources for children, young people and families living with disability.
Parenting supports
Kindred (https://kindred.org.au): Empowering and connecting parents, including groups for parents
MyTime (https://www.mytime.net.au), a service by Kindred: Supporting parents and carers of children with disability
Raising Children (https://raisingchildren.net.au): Evidence based, easy to read advice on a range of parenting topics
MACA (https://www.macahub.org): Advice on safe transport for children with and without disabilities
Circle of Security (https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/resources-for-parents/): How to nurture a secure parent-child relationship
Teens
Sexuality, Education, Counselling and Consultancy Agency (https://www.secca.org.au): supports people with disability to learn about relationships, sexuality and sexual health.
Planet Puberty (https://www.planetpuberty.org.au): Guiding kids and parents journey through puberty.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Australia (https://www.otaus.com.au): Professional advocacy and information for members
NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme (https://www.ndis.gov.au): Get the most up to date information about NDIS processes, rules, guidelines and changes
NDIS Commission (https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au): Helps to improve the quality and safety of NDIS services and supports
Summer Foundation (https://www.summerfoundation.org.au): Help with navigating the NDIS, including help with the NDIS access request form
Child safety and wellbeing
Kids Help Line (https://kidshelpline.com.au): resources to support wellbeing for kids, teens and parents
Verify NSW Working with Children Check (https://wwccheck.ocg.nsw.gov.au/VerifyIndividual): Help to keep your child safe by “Checking the check”: make sure people working with your child have a valid working with children check
Physical disability
Muscular Dystrophy NSW (https://mdnsw.org.au): For people with neuromuscular conditions including muscular dystrophies and peripheral neuropathies
Master Locksmiths (https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak/): Get your own key to open all accessible public toilets in NSW