Finding Your Way: A practical guide for the early days of your child’s disability, delay or autism diagnosis.

Receiving a diagnosis for your child, exploring one, or waiting for the right diagnosis can be overwhelming. There’s a lot to figure out—from understanding early intervention and therapies to navigating funding and disability services. But you’re not alone on this journey.

The ‘Finding Your Way’ guide is here to support you through these early days.

Comprehensive Support for Families of Children with Disability

Created in partnership with families who have walked this path before you, this guide offers offers you:

• Practical advice on navigating therapy for children, early intervention services and the health and education systems
• Understanding the funding options for children with disability and accessing free family supports 
• Tips for everyday life, getting out in the community and supporting your whole family’s wellbeing
• Guidance on understanding disability concepts to empower your family

Whether you’re just starting out, wondering what to do after a disability diagnosis or at a point of transition, this guide provides the knowledge and confidence to help your child and family thrive.

Remember, no journey needs to be travelled alone. Join the Kindred community to connect with other families and access ongoing support.

Acknowledgement

We are deeply grateful to the parents and caregivers in the Kindred Community and people with disability who have generously shared their journeys, insights, and practical advice.

We extend our sincere thanks to our funding partner, Stockland CARE Foundation, for their invaluable support which allowed us to develop this resource to support families to navigate their child’s disability, delay or autism diagnosis.