QLD Mums Checklist for a newly diagnosed Child on the Spectrum

QLD Mums Checklist

for a newly diagnosed

Child on the Spectrum

By Alison Cantwell Lyons

Register your child as a client of Autism Queensland

Register with Carers Queensland, and take advantage of their new CARE Program for just $10 allowing you great discounts all year.

If your child is under the age of 6yrs you would be eligible for the HCWA Helping Children With Autism package

Talk to a Social Worker from Centrelink to see what financial entitlements you might be eligible for.  They also have a Carers Adjustment Payment available for people who receive the carers payment and their child is under 7yrs

Apply for a Carer Business Discount Card

Contact Disability Services and request support

If your child is a danger to themselves around cars/car parks and has ADD/ADHD you could apply for a Red Permit

– Red Permit has recently been revised.  Each individual should contact Red Permit as each situation differs.

You might be eligible for MASS Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme

You might be eligible for HACC Home & Community Care

You could possibly obtain some assistance through Ozcare

You would be eligible for respite through Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres

You could attend a Camp Autism Camp, click on more info for Qld camps

You could attend a PlayConnect PlayGroup

You could attend a My Time support group, click on Groups, click on Queensland

Positive Partnerships online learning for parents and carers

You could possibly be eligible for a Companion Card

Queensland Parents of People With a Disability

Queensland Advocacy Incorporated

Ask your child’s school if they would consider mentoring program from World Vision’s Kids Hope Aus

Carbon Tax, check out their household assistance estimator to see what you can get

You could try ringing Variety Queensland to see if you can apply for any equipment needs for your child such as a trampoline for example.

Dont forget to check out what concessions may be avaliable to you

** Disclaimer ** All information was correct at time of publishing, however rules and regulations change all the time.  It is recommended to check for yourself and use the information above as a guide only.  Thank you