Carers

Alcohol related brain impairment

A person with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) might experience problems with coordination, thinking, planning and memory.

Autism - suggestions for parents

Other parents who have children with autism may be excellent sources of information.

Disabilities - children and everyday activities

You can help your child with disabilities to communicate and move if you encourage them to take part in daily activities.

Disability - discrimination

This article provides a link to an external website that has more information about this program or topic.

Disability - schooling choices

If your child has a disability, you need to consider extra issues when your child starts school.

Disability - support for families

Supports and services are provided in Victoria for children and adults with a disability and their families or carers.

Disability - support services

The Department of Human Services funds a range of specialist disability supports that are available to children and adults with a disability and their families.

Disability - volunteer support

Interchange provides support and respite care for families with children who have a disability.

Disability and sexual issues

People who have a physical or intellectual disability might find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways.

Domestic violence - tips for women with disabilities

Traditional strategies for escaping abuse are often of little use to a woman who has restricted mobility or who depends on her abuser for care.

Domestic violence and women with disabilities

Women with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse and are more likely to experience violence.

Down syndrome and health

There are a number of significant health and medical issues that are more common in people with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome and learning

You should focus on what your child with Down syndrome can do, rather than what they can't do.

Down syndrome and your family

For a person with Down syndrome, being included in all aspects of family life can lead to a successful life within the community.

Intellectual disability

Arbitrary categories of mild, moderate, severe and profound levels of intellectual disability are defined on the basis of IQ scores.

Intellectual disability - facts and figures

Intellectual disability is not a psychiatric or mental health problem.

Sex education - young people with intellectual disabilities

Young people with intellectual disabilities have the same range of sexual feelings and desires as young people without disabilities.

Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities - tips for parents

All people, including those with disabilities, have the right to explore and express their sexuality in appropriate ways.