Support for children aged 7-15

The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) fund the Federal Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) package, together with the Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations and the Department of Health and Ageing.

Raising Children Network online

The Raising Children Network includes resources for children with an ASD. You can

• Learn about autism
• Search the Guide to Therapies
• Use the local Service Pathfinder
• Post on the Parent Forum

Click here to visit the website.

Positive Partnerships online

Positive Partnerships offer resources to improve the educational outcomes of children with an ASD. Anyone can access online learning and videos to learn more about ASD.

The website includes fact sheets on topics such as early intervention, diet, decision making, communication and teaching.

There are tools such as the Planning Matrix to assist parents and teachers with setting goals for children.

Visit Positive Partnerships or phone 1800 171 882.

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