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PlayConnect Playgroups are a component of the Australian Government's Helping Children with Autism package. This initiative, funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) aims to address the considerable need for support and services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. For further information Helping Children with Autism, phone the Information Line on 1800 289 177.
Other elements of the Helping Children with Autism package include:
Raising Children Network ASD Website: provides information, online resources and interactive functions to support parents, families, carers and professionals.
Autism Advisors:can be contacted through the lead agency associations in each state:
- NSWAutism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT)1300 978 611
- VICAutism Victoria Inc(03) 9885 0533
- WAAutism Association of Western Australia (08) 9489 8900
- QLDAutism Queensland Inc (07) 3273 0000
- ACTAutism Aspergers ACT Inc(02) 6290 1984
- NTAutism(08) 8948 4450
- TASAutism Tasmania Inc1300 288476
- SAAutism Association of South Australia Inc(08) 8379 6976
For more information and resources:
eNewsletter -- News & Media -- Survey -- Expression of Interest -- PlayConnect Home
