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HOLIDAY ACTIVITY DAYS 😊
If you are still looking for holiday program activities for your child to participate in during the upcoming school holidays below are some links to check out.
Remember – days fill fast and bookings often close by the end of this week so do not delay!!
WhiSKHA Days Holiday Program - Disability Holiday Program
Spring school holiday programs Melbourne NDIS Registered | Yooralla
Group Supports - Sunflower Community
Melbourne Holiday Programs - CoreAssist
DOC All Abilities Hub - Spring Holiday Program
UPCOMING WEBINARS & INFORMATION SESSIONS for FAMILIES & CARERS
Autism Specific Positive Behaviour Support (PBS – Understanding the person behind the behaviour
This October Autism Abilities will be holding a free workshop for parents and carers of autistic people that will focus on understanding the person behind behaviour and offer practical, respectful and neuro-affirming strategies to support regulation, communication and quality of life (see attached flyer).
To register: See attached flyer
An overview of NDIS Legislation Changes: Securing the NDIS for Future Generations
The NDIA is hosting a series of webinars to provide detailed information about changes introduced through the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026. These webinars are designed for participants, families, carers and kin who want to better understand how the changes may affect their interaction with the NDIS.
To register: An overview of NDIS Legislation Changes: Securing the NDIS for Future Generations
Teens and Beyond
Teens and Beyond is a free three-week online program during October for parents of teens with disability aged 13 and over hosted by Advocating for Children with Disability (ACD). Each week covers a different topic including financial support, building your teen’s independence, school and post-school options, and wellbeing. All sessions are led by facilitators who are parents of children with disability.
To register: https://bit.ly/TEENSOct26Prom
Housing Options 101
The session will be run online on 19th October, 5.30-6.30pm by the Housing Hub.
Housing Hub is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people with disability and their families understand and navigate their housing options under the NDIS. In this session, they will explore housing pathways after school, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Individualised Living Options (ILO), who may be eligible, and the key people you need on your team. You will also learn how Housing Hub can support you throughout the housing journey and will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session via Zoom Q&A.
Please note, this session is recommended for families of Year 10 – 12 students. You are welcome to register if your child is younger, however we will offer this session again in the future.
To register: Concord School - Housing Options.
REMINDER
Young people 16 years and older with a permanent disability are eligible to apply to receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP).
You can start your claim for the DSP up to 13 weeks before you turn 16!
This fortnightly financial support can assist your young person to participate in activities they may be interested in, take transport they may need to access activities, or accumulate in their bank account to support them to save for something they really want.
Explore further here: Disability Support Pension - Services Australia
Please get in contact with me at daisy.grinter@education.vic.gov.au if you are applying and I will send you the letter of attendance you need to provide as part of your claim.
Daisy Grinter
NDIS Navigator
