Sunshine Coast ASD Support Group (Children)

About this group: “The Sunshine Coast ASD Support Group (Children) is moderated and contributed to by parents of children with ASD and is supported by STEPS Autism Treehouse (a non for profit organisation) here on the Sunshine Coast. To join, you must live on the Sunshine Coast and have a family member with ASD.”

Autism Sunshine Coast
About this group: “This is a support group for individuals and families with members on the Autism Spectrum, that is not facilitated by an organisation. Members must have a personal connection to Autism.’

Sunshine Coast NDIS Parents & Carers Support Group
About this group: “Support Group for Parents & Carers of children on NDIS.” Please note, this group isn’t autism-specific.

NDIS Discussion & Support Sunshine Coast

About this group:  “A Sunshine Coast support & information network relating to NDIS supports and services.” Please note, this group isn’t autism-specific.

Bushkids (Caloundra & Maroochydore): 

BUSHkids is the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Partner in the Community for the delivery of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) early childhood approach for children from birth to the age of 9, within the Sunshine Coast region.

BUSHkids works with children  younger than 6 with developmental delays or children younger than 9 with disability access the supports and services they and their families need to achieve better long-term outcomes. BUSHkids will work with you and your child to improve their development and help them reach their full potential. Where more intensive early intervention supports are required, the BUSHkids team will help you develop an NDIS Plan to access the funding your child needs on a more long-term basis.

Website: www.bushkids.org.au

Caloundra Office: 07 5208 9074

Maroochydore Office: 07 5406 0708

Reframing Autism is an Australian Autistic-led charity, reframing the understanding of Autism through education, resources and research. Their website contains a treasure trove of helpful resources, including courses, webinars, podcasts, research and even a Welcome Pack dedicated to supporting newly-diagnosed autistic individuals.

THEIR MISSION: “To transform the lives of Autistic people and those who care about them through resources, research and education. We want to change the frame through which society views Autism, so that Autistic people can flourish – authentically – to achieve genuine acceptance, inclusion and active citizenship.” 

Website: www.reframingautism.org.au