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Association for Children with a Disability

^{We are an information, support and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia.}

beyondblue

^{beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.}

Carers Australia

^{Carers Australia represents the needs and interests of carers at the national level.}

COPMI

^{Children of Parents with a Mental Illness National Resource Centre}

Department of Education and Children's Sevices

^{The Special Education Unit (SERU) provides a range of learning and teaching materials and specialised services that support children and students with disabilities and learning difficulties.}

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community

^{This site provides support and resources to the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community. It includes a specific section on sibling issues.}

Julia Farr

^{Julia Farr aims to carry out research and evaluation in search for better practice, deliver services, raise awareness about people living with a disability and their families, policy development and offer financial support to other organisations.}

Kids Helpline

^{1800 55 1800 - Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling specifically for young people aged 5 to 25 years.}

Lifeline

^{Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24-hour a day, any day of the week from anywhere in Australia.}

Parenting Research Centre

^{The Parenting Research Centre believes parenting is a critical factor in the quality of life and wellbeing of children. By developing parenting capability in the community, we can build a positive future for the next generation.}

Reach Out!

^{Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times.}

SAKKS

^{You can read some stories and thoughts from siblings of Kabuki Kids.}

SANE Australia

^{SANE Australia produces a range of easy-to-read publications and multimedia resources on mental illness and related topics, including The SANE Guide for Brothers and Sisters: A Guide for siblings of people living with mental illness.}

Sibs of Prem Babies

^{This sight looks at ways to support siblings of premature babies, with a range of ideas for parents and staff of neonatal intensive care units.}

UK Sites

Contact a Family

^{Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition.}

Sibs

^{Sibs is for people who grow up with a brother or sister with special needs, disability, chronic illness.}

US Sites

Children and Siblings of the Mentally Ill

^{More resources for children and siblings of the mentally ill}

Disabilities US

^{A parent guide to a range of topics, including chronic sorrow, respite care and sibling issues, a health and medical resource.}

Family Village

^{Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.}

John Hopkin's Children Center

^{Ideas from Johns Hopkins Children's Center on supporting children when a brother or sister goes to hospital.}

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Featured Event

Brisbane Parent Workshop

June 18, 2008 9:30 AM to June 18, 2008 11:30 AM

Kate Strohm will run this workshop for parents on how they can support their children who are siblings of a child with special needs Call Helen Hunter on 33598000 to register

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