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Caring for children with a disability

Caring for children with a disability

What is disability?

In Australia, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) defines disability as: total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions...
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Caring for children with disability

Children with a disability have the same rights and needs as other children a loving home a community an education a pathway to employment a family a...
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Developing social skills

Children with disabilities can face a range of learning, behavioural and communication challenges, effecting social interaction. Friendships and...
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Inclusive language

Language is a powerful tool, and can be used to create a sense of empowerment, pride, identity and purpose. We know it can be difficult to keep up...
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The NDIS provides people with disability support to meet their disability needs. The NDIS is managed by the National Disability Insurance...
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Life Story work & children with special needs

Working with children who have a disability may require creative thinking to help them to tell their life stories. Talk to your care team about some...
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Sexuality & children with a disability

Children with an physical or intellectual disability need sex education too. They go through the exact same developmental stages as any other...
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