Respite

DSAQ- Ipads in Education

The Down Syndrome Association of Qld Inc invites you to attend a professional development workshop titled The workshop aims to provide educators and parents with increased understanding of the application of iPads in educational contexts. Participants will be shown a variety of apps that can enhance learning.iPads will be provided for participants to experience these [...]
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Remote Hearing and Vision Services for Children Initiative

More children with hearing or vision impairment living in regional and remote Australia will soon have access to specialist services and therapies through the National Broadband Network (NBN).Visiting Aitkenvale Library in Townsville today, the Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Jan McLucas, met with local families and [...]
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Upcoming Events

February 23, 2012

AYR - Carers Qld Support Group
February 27, 2012

Down Syndrome - Education Conference
February 27, 2012

Tiny Tots Sign
February 28, 2012

Rollingstone - Carers Support Group
March 5, 2012

ASD Support Group
March 6, 2012

General Meet & Greet
March 6, 2012

Girl's Night Out
March 7, 2012

Down Syndrome - Support Group
March 8, 2012

International Women's Day
March 8, 2012

PDD-NOS & Developmental Delay

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We appreciate all the help we can get.

Respite for parents of children with special needs is our MOST common enquiry at The Umbrella Network. There are many organisations that offer respite in Townsville however there criteria is often confusing – as well as their service not appropriate for younger children . We have tried to compile the information they offer and put it in ‘plain english’ for you. As well as making it easy to see what Providers are not suitable for you at a glance – thus saving you time in calling them.

NB . Please keep in mind we have only put details for children UNDER 18. For adult services please contact one of the following service providors.