The Fragile X Victoria support group is holding a coffee morning in Frankston on Thursday 11th December 2008 at 10.30 am. This is a good chance to meet or to catch up with other parents living with Fragile X in the family over a cuppa and in a relaxed setting.

In the first part of this series of posts “New Helping Children with Autism Package” I talked about eligibility for the package being dependent on a diagnosis of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and what is classified as a PDD. (PDD this is the more official name and you will find the more widely used [...]

In our latest newsletter is a page on Fragile X Awareness Day, held on July 22nd every year. Many of our members supported the Day with fundraising and other events but the efforts of two members should be noted.  Margaret Tappert, a Taree grandmother of Fragile X Syndrome children, contacted her local media and managed [...]

Centrelink Payments I am starting off this series of articles on Australian Government provided payments and services with an overview of Centrelink Payments because of recent discussions on the subject in our forums. Specific payments are available for parents of children and adults with a disability and for adults with a disability as well as [...]

Companion Card Sign (Post updated to include NSW and Queensland April 2009) The Companion Card has been developed to promote the existing right of people with a disability to fair ticketing. They are issued to a person with a disability who has a lifelong need for attendant care support. This is to help them participate [...]

This is the start of a series of articles on services provided by the Australian Government for people with a disability and their carers. There are many services available and it can seem like a maze when you are trying to find your way through them all; information can be confusing and difficult to understand. [...]