Resources
Useful places to start.
A small, carefully chosen collection of Australian resources for parenting, neurodivergence, systems and support. No giant directory. Just places worth knowing about.
No 47-tab research spiral required.
Parenting + Parent Wellbeing
Parenting support, family life and looking after the person doing the caring.
Evidence-based • Australian
Raising Children Network
Reliable, practical parenting information across ages and stages, including autism, ADHD, disability, development, behaviour and parent wellbeing.
Visit resource ↗Free parent support
Parentline Queensland & Northern Territory
Free phone and online counselling for parents and carers. A useful place to talk through parenting, family conflict, school challenges or when things simply feel hard.
Visit resource ↗Perinatal mental health
PANDA
Information and support for expecting and new parents, including perinatal anxiety, depression, emotional wellbeing and adjusting to parenthood.
Visit resource ↗
Systems + Supports
NDIS, disability supports and practical help finding your way through systems.
Official NDIS information
NDIS
Official information about applying, plans, funding, providers and using NDIS supports.
Visit resource ↗Australian Government
Disability Gateway
A national starting point for finding disability information, services and practical supports for people with disability, families and carers.
Visit resource ↗NDIS application support · Queensland
Carers Queensland
Thinking about applying for the NDIS?
Carers Queensland Local Area Coordinators can help people who may be eligible, including adults, to:
- Understand the NDIS and work through the application process.
- Gather information about daily life and support needs, and understand what evidence may be required.
- Connect with community and mainstream supports.
- Understand and use an approved NDIS plan.
The NDIA makes the final decision about NDIS access and eligibility.
Get help applying for the NDIS ↗NDIS enquiries: 1300 999 636
Neurodivergence
Neuroaffirming information for ADHD, autism, identity, sensory needs and everyday life.
Autistic-led • Neuroaffirming
Yellow Ladybugs
Neuroaffirming education, resources and connection for autistic girls, women and gender-diverse people, plus families, educators and allies.
Visit resource ↗Autistic-led • Evidence-informed
Reframing Autism
Autistic-led, neuroaffirming information and resources for autistic people, families and allies, including identity, masking, transitions, school and everyday life.
Visit resource ↗Evidence-based ADHD resources
ADHD Australia
Australian ADHD information, research and practical resources for people with ADHD, families, educators and workplaces.
Visit resource ↗Evidence + best practice
Autism CRC
Australian evidence and best-practice resources on autism, including assessment, family supports, inclusive education and supporting autistic children.
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Safety + Family Wellbeing
Mental health, online safety and trusted support when family life feels hard.
Child + family mental health
Emerging Minds
Free, research-informed resources to help families understand and support children's mental health and wellbeing.
Visit resource ↗Online safety
eSafety Commissioner
Practical Australian guidance for parents and carers about online safety, devices, gaming, cyberbullying, family tech agreements and difficult online experiences.
Visit resource ↗Links open the original source ↗
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