Australian Parents Council
National voice for parents with toolkits, webinars and policy updates to help families engage with schools.
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Support for Families & Carers
Families, carers and supporters play a central role in keeping young people engaged in education, training and work. Yet clear, practical information is often hard to find.
This space brings together resources, guides and learning opportunities designed to help families understand systems, support self-advocacy and navigate complex or difficult conversations. Content will continue to be added and refined over time.
Resources in this area include:
- Plain-language guides to pathways, SACE, VET, apprenticeships and training
- Tools to help prepare for school meetings or case conferences
- Practical approaches to building self-advocacy skills for young people and families
- Links to community networks and shared learning opportunities
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Factsheet
One Plan Carer Factsheet
South Australian factsheet outlining how the One Plan approach works for carers.
View documentDirectory
Gowrie SA Family Advocacy & Support List (2024)
Directory of family advocacy and support services in South Australia.
View documentFamily Support Services
Where to go for more help. Trusted organisations, guides and services for parents and carers.
Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association
Advocacy and peer support for families in rural and remote communities navigating distance education.
Family-School Partnerships
Australian Government resources to strengthen parent-school collaboration and student learning at home.
Parentline
National helpline and online resources offering coaching, referrals and wellbeing support for parents and carers.
myfuture – Assist Your Child
Career exploration tips, conversation starters and planning activities for families supporting young people.
Services Australia Parent Pathways
Information about income support, training incentives and payments available while parents re-skill.
The Reily Foundation
Family advocacy and practical support for navigating education and disability systems.
Raising Children Network
Evidence-based parenting guidance, learning and development resources for families.
Child and Family SA Advocacy Platform
Policy and advocacy platform supporting families in South Australia.
Advocacy for Children in Development (ACD)
Guidance for parents advocating for children with disability and additional needs.
Young People’s Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS)
Youth-led disability advocacy and support in Victoria.