Programs & Services

• For people with disability
  Programs and services for people with disability

•  For service providers
  Programs and services for service providers to people with disability

•  Government & International
  Government and international programs and services relevant to people with disability

•  Consultation and Advocacy
  The National People with Disabilities and Carer Council and a number of national peak disability organisations advise Government on issues for people with disability.

Respite and Support

• Young Carers Respite and Information Services Program
  Respite and information services for young carers up to 25 years of age.

• Respite Support for Carers of Young People with Severe or Profound Disability Program
  Immediate and short-term respite for carers of young people with a severe or profound disability

• MyTime Peer Support Groups for Parents of Young Children with Disability
  An Australia-wide network of peer support groups for parents and carers of young children with disability or a chronic medical condition.

• National Carer Awareness Campaign – Care Aware
  The Care Aware campaign aims to raise awareness, recognition, support and appreciation of the 2.6 million Australians who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends.

Future Planning

• Special Disability Trusts
  Information and guidance to assist family members who have the means to make private financial provision for the needs of a family member with severe disability.

• Future planning: people with a disability - Information Package
  Booklets, speakers kit and Special Disability Trust information for families planning for the future of a family member with disability.

• Future planning: other sources of support
  Information and contact details for other organisations that provide useful sources of support for families considering options for the future care of a person with disability.