Some useful links

Raising Children

The Raising Children network parenting website can be found at www.raisingchildren.net.au/autism  It contains information, online resources and interactive functions to support parents, carers and professionals.

Centrelink

Centrelink payments to assist parents  http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/carer_allow_child.htm or phone 132 717

Medicare

There are a range of medicare benefits for Allied Health Services and ASD diagnosis.  For more information go to www.health.gov.au/autism

NT Government

Disability Coordinator.  Contact the Department of Health and Families on (08)89227424 to arrange an interview with a coordinator who can put you in touch with relevant services.

NT government assistance  is available for Carers who are permanent residents of the NT and are in receipt of the Commonwealth Carer's Allowance from Centrelink, for further information http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Aged_and_Disability/Subsidies/NT_Pencon_Scheme/index.aspx or phone 1800 421 887.

Autism Advisor

The Autism Advisor program is operated in the Northern Territory by Autism SA and located in Winnellie.  This service is available to families with a child aged 0 - 6 years of age.  Click here to go to the Autism Advisor for the NT.

Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)

The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre was established at La Trobe University in 2008.  This is the first research centre in Australia dedicated specifically to Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD's).  Click here to go to the OTARC

National Disability Insurance Scheme

All Australians need a no fault insurance scheme for anyone who has or aquires a disability. A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) would be a landmark social and economic reform transforming the lives of Australians with a disability and their families.  The National Disability Insurance Scheme webpage can be found at http://www.ndis.org.au/index.php.

Variety

Variety NT helps special children across the Territory by funding appeals through the Variety Challenge Programs.  Visit http://www.varietynt.org.au/how-we-help

Adult Guardianship

For information regarding Adult Guardianship visit http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Aged_and_Disability/Adult_Guardianship/index.aspx

My Time

My Time hold various support groups in many locations.  For more information call 1800 171 882 or visit http://www.mytime.net.au/index.php/home

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