Families with a Child with a Disability: NSW Ombudsman consultation

The NSW Ombudsman wants to hear from families who have a child with a disability living at home about the services and support they receive and how well services work together to support families.  The team wants to hear about:

• specialist disability services, such as: information and referral services, intensive family support and other family support, respite, early intervention, therapy, case management, support for carers, physical aids and equipment, and the way services work together
• how well children with a disability are supported in services for families in the community, such as: child care, out-of-school hours care and vacation care, pre-school and education, health services, public transport, sport and recreation.

A brochure is attached.
The NSW Ombudsman is independent of government and other services, and its role includes monitoring the delivery of community services in NSW.  The consultation report will let the NSW Government know what families say about the support and services they need.  Details of individuals will be kept confidential, and specific services will not be named.
Families can share their views individually (by phone or in person) or through email, or join other parents in a small group. The consultation continues until 6 August 2010.
For more information or to have a 1-hour interview, contact Christine Flynn, ph 9265 0410 or tollfree 1800 451 524 or email cflynn@ombo.nsw.gov.au This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or Linda Blue, ph 9286 0950 or tollfree 1800 451 524 or email lblue@ombo.nsw.gov.au