Australian agencies

Aspect

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia’s largest national service provider for people on the autism spectrum. Their specialised, evidence informed schools program is one of the largest in the world, with additional services that include information and advice, diagnostic assessments, behaviour support, parent and family support, and adult programs.

For more information visit the Aspect website and their How can we help section.

ASPECT South Coast School

Presented by Debra O’Brien

The Form: Behaviour Response Plan, Deb OBrien It is a Positive Behaviour Support Planning Tool for ASD students [missing link to powerpoint /2016/05/The-Form-Behaviour-Response-Plan-ACAEDeb-OBrien.ppt]

Positive Behaviour Support for Autism Students – a well constructed powerpoint with great ideas. [missing link to powerpoint /2016/05/Positive-Behaviour-Support-for-Autism-Students.pptx]

Auslan Signbank

Auslan Signbank is a language resources site for Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Auslan is the language of the deaf community in Australia.

For more information visit the Auslan Signbank website.

Hearing Australia

Hearing Australia is the nation’s leading hearing specialist and largest provider of government funded hearing services.

For more information visit Hearing Australia website.

Intensive Family Support

The Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) is a key part of the Australian Government’s investment in targeted services to support vulnerable children and their families.

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Interchange Australia

Interchange Australia is a leading care provider enabling people to live independently. Assisting people with disability, older people, carers and other eligible people.

For more inforamtion visit the Interchange Australia website.

National Disability Insurance Scheme - NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers. The NDIS is the insurance that gives us all peace of mind. Disability could affect anyone and having the right support makes a big difference.

The NDIS provides eligible people a flexible, whole-of-life approach to the support needed to pursue their goals and aspirations and participate in daily life.

For more information visit the NDIS website.

Positive Partnerships

Working together to support school aged students and their families.

Positive Partnerships is a national project, funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism package. Delivered by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), with a goal to improve the educational outcomes of school-aged students on the autism spectrum.

Working with schools, communities and families across Australia to deliver evidence-based content through workshops, webinars and online learning through the Positive Partnerships website.

Vision Australia

Vision Australia offers innovative solutions and takes a personalised approach to support families raising children who are blind or have low vision.

For more information visit the Vision Australia website.