Some Helpful Resourses

There are hundreds of websites out there… Here are some that our clients have found useful.

ASPECT
www.autismspectrum.org.au
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is the leading provider of autism-specific services in Australia, building partnerships
with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Specific Learning Difficulties
www.speldnsw.org.au
SPELD NSW is a non-profit-making association of parents and professional persons interested and involved in advancing the education and general well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties / learning disability

BBC Headroom
www.bbc.co.uk/headroom
This is an English site which has some useful information about the “everyday stresses and strains of life and provides a safe place to start finding answers to more complex issues.

GERRIC
gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au
Conducts research and provides information for teachers and parents. GERRIC run regular school holiday programmes for gifted and talented children

Victims of Crime
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/voc
This website provides practical information for victims of crime and service providers assisting victims about counselling and support services,police investigations and court processes, obtaining compensation, domestic violence and sexual assault and victims rights

LIFELINE
www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline’s 131114 service is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors 24 hours a day. Anyone can call Lifeline. The 13 11 14 service offers a counselling service that respects everyone's right to be heard, listened to and cared for.

Black Dog Institute
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Information on depression (including during and after pregnancy) and Bipolar Disorder - specifically causes, treatments, symptoms, getting help and current research findings.

Beyond Blue foundation
www.beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.

PANDA
www.panda.org.au/
PANDA is a Victorian, not-for-profit, self-help organization that was formed in 1985 to provide confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family members.

NSW Association for gifted and talented children
www.nswagtc.org.au
Provides information for parents and teachers about the needs of gifted and talented children.