Community Services & Resources:
Information and advocacy

Being a parent with a disability can be daunting. You may not know where to start, who to contact or how to get the services you need. There are several services which can give you information and refer you on to the people who can help you. You may find it hard to negotiate your way around the service maize. If you have difficulty dealing with a service, you may need information, advocacy and support to get the services you need.

The information and advocacy services listed have a strong focus towards supporting the rights of people who have a disability. The community agencies are State wide services and generally do not charge fees.

If you feel you have been discriminated against because you are a parent with a disability or a person with a disability wanting to become a parent a number of services can help. The services listed have a strong focus towards defending the rights of people who have a disability. The community agencies are State wide services and generally do not charge fees.

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Community Services & Resources:

• Local Council Services
• Information and Advocacy
• Special References and Resources
• Parenting Support
• Health Services
• Specialised Services
• Community Support
• Attendant and Personal Care
• Childcare and Respite
• Money Matters
• Housing
• Transport
• Parenting Strategies & Specialised Equipment - Babies
• Parenting Strategies & Specialised Equipment - Managing Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers

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