Association for Children with a Disability (ACD Vic) in Surrey Hills, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Association for Children with a Disability (ACD Vic)

Locality: Surrey Hills, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9880 7000

Address: 587 Canterbury Road 3127 Surrey Hills, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.acd.org.au/

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23.01.2022 It's critical that all children with disability are able to access services like the NDIS, regardless of their Indigenous background. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows 14 per cent of Indigenous children aged 14-or-under had a disability in 2009, compared with 7 per cent of non-Indigenous children. This article from The Sydney Morning Herald describes some of the challenges experienced by Indigenous Australians with disability and their families ...when trying to access support. "Aboriginal people need to be involved in designing the system and institutions," she said. "We have to break the cycle of disability now." https://www.smh.com.au//indigenous-families-missing-out-on

21.01.2022 Good news! A number of positive announcements have been made over the past week to help Victorians recover from COVID-19! Free kinder for all Victorian children in 2021 New Out of School Hours Care Help for carers to study... More child and youth mental health practitioners More child protection workers More family violence workers We are speaking up to make sure the needs of children with disability and their families are included in these initiatives. We want to see inclusive Out of School Hours Care programs and professional development for child and youth mental health practitioners to meet the needs of children with disability.

18.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: Victoria returns to the COVID-Safe Summer plan at 11:59pm tonight From tomorrow: Masks are only required on public transport and in ride share vehicles/taxis, supermarkets and large shopping centres 30 people can visit your home... 100 people can attend outdoor gatherings Hospital visitation limits are lifted (unless the hospital has localised restrictions) See more

17.01.2022 Today is Rare disease awareness day. Many children with disability are diagnosed with a rare disease that has significant impacts on their daily life. If your child with disability has a rare disease, we can help you advocate for an NDIS Plan to support their needs. ... One parent shared how they advocated for their child with Kabuki syndrome to get a better outcome in their NDIS Plan. You can read it here: https://www.acd.org.au/navigating-the-ndis-maze-in-the-ear/ #RareDiseases #RareDiseaseDay #RareDiseaseDay21 #Undiagnosed #Diagnosis #Genomics

16.01.2022 Many families have been asking us who is eligible for the vaccine and when can they get it? Here's what we know so far... Minimum age for an approved vaccine: 16+ for the Pfizer vaccine... 18+ for the AstreZeneca vaccine Vaccine rollout: It is free to get vaccinated for COVID-19 The Pfizer vaccine is now at four hospitals. Due to it's special storage requirements it cannot be offered more broadly across Victoria yet The AstraZeneca vaccine will arrive later in March and will be more accessible throughout Victoria (including at chemists) Priority group 1A eligibility: Disability Support Workers (including self employed) Private and public disability care residents and staff. This is the responsibility of the Commonwealth government to rollout Employers should also be organising vaccinations for their staff Priority group 1B eligibility: Adults (18+ years) with an underlying medical condition, including those with a disability Evidence needed to be included within the medical condition or disability groups: If you have a regular GP: Seek a professional referral and previous medical records If you don't have a regular GP: MyHealth records may be able to demonstrate diagnosis or medical conditions We are seeking more clarity on this from the Commonwealth government You can also check eligibility using this quiz from the Department of Health: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

15.01.2022 I live on Wurundjeri land, near the beautiful Maribyrnong River. Welcome to country by Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy is one of my favourite books. "The strength of family and the connection to country echos through every page. Every time I read it I see the country around me in a new way." - CEO Karen Dimmock This NAIDOC Week we acknowledge that we live, work and play on Aboriginal Land. It always was and always will be.... You can get a copy of Welcome to Country here: https://www.angusrobertson.com.au//welcome/p/9781760652005 #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOCWeek

14.01.2022 NDIS CHANGES: The NDIS has announced that as of Sunday 28th February you can no longer purchase Support Coordination from your Core Budget. UPDATE: This has now been extended to the 31st March 2021. What this means:... If you have Support Coordination in your child’s Plan: no change. If you have Support Coordination in your child’s Plan but you have been purchasing more using Core: you will only be able to get what is in the Plan. If you don’t have Support Coordination in your child’s Plan and you have been purchasing it through the Core budget: you won’t be able to do this from Sunday. If you are in this situation and you need Support Coordination you can request a Plan Review to have Support Coordination added to your child’s Plan. We know Support Coordination has been important for so many Victorian families who have had to rearrange NDIS supports during COVID-19 restrictions and learning from home. We will be speaking up and asking the NDIA to keep plans flexible so children and families can get the support they need.

13.01.2022 Our friends at Raising Children Network have released a new podcast helping children and teenagers reconnect with school. We know some children are struggling to return to school after a long period of remote and flexible learning. You can listen to this great resource here: https://raisingchildren.net.au//podcasts-and-webi/podcasts... raisingchildren.net.au

13.01.2022 Has Covid-19 changed your child's access to services? Your family may be managing things differently due to Covid-19, which could mean changes to your child's NDIS Plan. A Plan Review meeting is your opportunity to talk to the NDIS Planner about the changes your child needs over the next 12 months.... It may seem daunting at first, but an annual review is a fantastic opportunity to tailor your child’s plan to their changing needs and goals. So, it’s important you make the most of it. Our FREE NDIS Plan Review workshop is coming up in late November and will cover: Planning for your NDIS Plan Review Informing the Planner how Covid-19 may have changed your child’s support needs Types of Plan Reviews Gathering supporting evidence Extending or rolling-over NDIS Plans Evidencing over and underspend Register now - places are limited and bookings essential. https://events.acd.org.au/ndis-plan-review

12.01.2022 Our CEO Karen Dimmock continues to speak up each week with Department of Education. Last week she heard from the team responsible for the Tutors in Schools program, which will run in schools during 2021. ACD spoke up to ensure:... Students with disability are included in the Tutor in Schools program - even if they have existing aide support Professional development for Tutors working with students with disability Evaluation that looks at the impact of this model for students with disability The Tutors in Schools program is designed to support students who fell behind during learning from home this year.

12.01.2022 If your child is facing being suspended or expelled from school, it’s important to understand the process and your child’s rights. School is a big part of your child’s life. If things aren’t working well or issues become more serious, it can be a stressful and emotional time for everyone involved. Your child’s rights mean that:... Schools have a responsibility to support students to behave appropriately. This includes providing support for their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Schools must make reasonable adjustments to meet your child’s individual needs, including to support their behaviour. A suspension cannot last for more than five days. A student may not be suspended for more than 15 days in a school year. If your child is suspended you can request a Student Support Group meeting to discuss behaviour support strategies for a positive return to school or class and to prevent another suspension. Visit our website for all the information relating to suspensions and expulsions: https://www.acd.org.au/suspensions-and-expulsions/

07.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: The Victorian Government has just announced a $1.6 billion package to support students with disability. Disability Inclusion is a huge investment in Victorian students with disability. We are delighted to see:... Strengths-based assessment of students who need individual funding. Facilitators to help schools and families identify the tailored support that meet the needs of the student. Big investment in school-based support for students who don’t meet the criteria for individual funding. Including students with learning disabilities, ADHD and dyslexia. Training and coaching to increase the capacity of teachers to meet the needs of students with disability. This announcement includes many of the recommendations that were made by the Review into the Program for Students with Disabilities. This is an investment that will improve the education for Victorian students with disability.

07.01.2022 Here's a new series to binge-watch tonight: The A Word This warm-hearted tv show follows a family finding their way after learning of five year old Joe's autism diagnosis. In series one they're learning to communicate better with their extended family as they struggle to navigate Joe's diagnosis.... You can start watching now on SBS On Demand: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/the-a-word

02.01.2022 We're hiring for two new roles! 1 Training Administration Officer ACD runs more than 150 workshops and peer support groups for families and professionals each year. ... This role assists with the organisation of workshops and peer support groups. It includes scheduling, liaising with workshop hosts, logistics, data collection and evaluation. 2 Community Education Facilitator ACD Facilitators build the knowledge, skills and confidence of families with children with disability as well as professionals who work with families. Facilitators develop and deliver workshops, presentations and resources tailored to a variety of audiences. Facilitators also work with peer support groups. If you want to join our team, find out more and apply here: https://www.acd.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/ Applications close 8am Monday 16 November 2020.