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Information for parents and carers of children with special needs

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Current Events and Activities
27 May	Is your child commencing preschool in 2009? The Department of Education and Training is holding an information seminar for parents/carers of children with a disability who are enrolling in an ACT government primary school for 2009. Where: Garran Primary School, Gilmore Crescent, Garran When: Tuesday 27 May At: 6.00-8.00pm The seminar is an opportunity to meet with representatives of the special programs you may be considering for your child in 2009. The seminar includes presentations from special schools, regular primary schools and the Independent and Catholic Education sectors. For more information PLEASE ring Student Support Services on 6205 6925.
Links to local support groups
Autism Aspergers ACT Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month, the meeting time is 7:30 pm for 7:45 start, followed by coffee and conversation directly after the meeting. Large or Small Meeting Room - SHOUT Building 1, Pearce Community Centre, Collett Place, Pearce ACT
Links to outside websites
ACT Department of Education and Training - Special Education
Catholic Education Office - Canberra Goulburn - Learning Support
KidsMatters A primary school mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative developed in collaboration with the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing, beyondblue: the national depression initiative, the Australian Psychological Society, the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC) and supported by the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund.
LD Online When children have learning problems, their parents are usually the first to notice that something is just not right. And when they notice, they want reliable information so they can help their children. A website from the USA - LD OnLine offers accurate and up-to-date information about learning disabilities and related issues.

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