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Category: Resources for Parents

TCC Resources for Parents.

Creating Supports at School

Feature image with a purple sign on a wood post. The sign says “check point number six”. Below the sign is a graphic of a woman with short. black hair standing next to a boy at a desk. The boy has fluffy black hair and is wearing a red t-shirt. He is writing in a blue notebook. The woman has her hand on his shoulder in an encouraging manner. Both are smiling.

All schools have a legal responsibility to support your child’s learning and participation. Learn about your rights and how to start a conversation with your school.

Applying for NDIS

Feature image with a purple sign on a wood post. The sign says “check point number four”. Below the sign is a graphic of a woman at a laptop. The woman has fair skin and wavy black hair. She is wearing a blue jumper. There is a cup with pencils sitting next to the laptop.

The NDIS may help fund supports for your child, but applying can take time.

Getting a Diagnosis

Feature image with a purple sign on a wood post. The sign says “check point number three”. Below the sign is a graphic of a doctor holding a clipboard. The doctor is a woman with short black hair. She is wearing a white lab coat and a stethoscope.

Getting a diagnosis can help explain your child’s needs and connect you with support. But the process can take time and isn’t always straightforward.

Sofia Starts School

Cover of a children's picture book featuring an illustration of an older woman and a young girl walking together. Both are using walking canes and the older woman is carrying a child's backpack. The book is titled "Sofia Starts School" written by Laura Pettenuzzo, illustrated by Tex Paynter.

A book to help parents, teachers and children have positive conversations about disability in school.