Autism On the 2nd of April, we celebrate World Autism Day – a chance to reflect upon and learn from individuals in our community who live with Autism. It is a word that gets thrown around a lot – but do we really understand it? 1% of the Australian population…
Purple Day for Epilepsy
I grew up watching the NRL and in particular I loved the state of origin matches. The clash between the cane toads and the cockroaches, filled with larger than life warriors like big Mal, Fatty and of course the King, Wally Lewis. Titans of the rugby league field, a symbol…
World Down Syndrome Day
Endorsed by the United Nations, the 21st of March is World Down Syndrome Day. Over the last 50 years, we have learnt so much about Down Syndrome – and we continue to learn more everyday. Here at Allowah, we know that people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome can live…
Arts and Craft
◂LATEST POSTS Children with disabilities benefit so much from time spent being creative. It is a therapeutic release, a fun activity and an opportunity to express emotion and communicate. Arts and craft might seem like a challenge for kids with disabilities. But, in reality, it is worth the messiness! Arts…
Early Intervention
Early intervention is holistic help approach. It comes in many forms and at its best, it covers every element of a child’s life.
A little angel…
Scott’s story… My wife Leeanne and I had talked about fostering a child for a number of years. We had both worked with kids as youth leaders and through Camp Quality and then eventually paid work. It seems like the only reason we became adults was to work with children….
“First Plan” process for the first year
With the roll-out of the NDIS happening in so many places for so many people from July 2016, the NDIA are going to implement a “First Plan” process. This will help with rapid entry to the Scheme, with planners using set questions and allocating individual budgets using reference packages as…
My child is in the July 2016 NDIS roll out area… but I haven’t heard anything about how to access it
If your child has a disability and you don’t current receive NSW Government funded support for accommodation or community high supports, you may not have received any communication about the NDIS as yet. The roll out will be phased in, and children with a need for accommodation and high levels…
My child is being transferred to the NDIS on 1 July and I’m not sure what’s happening!
If your child is currently accessing accommodation and community high supports from the NSW Government and is in the areas that are part of the July 2016 NDIS roll out, they will enter the Scheme first – between July and September 2016. You should have received a letter this week…
