Medicare changes to Autism Diagnosis
There was an important change to Medicare on the 1st March 2023 that you need to know about, and share with your networks. A …
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Protecting Your Privacy as an NDIS Participant
How much information should service providers have about NDIS Participants? NDIS Providers do NOT have the right to see your / your child’s NDIS …
Tips for an Autism-friendly Christmas
Christmas Day is another challenging time for many autistic kids. Routine has disappeared, families go to unexpected places or have unexpected visitors. It’s crowded, …
Tips for Helping Autistic Kids Cope with Term 4
Term 4 is notoriously difficult for autistic students. Routines have changed, classrooms are noisy with excited, tired students (and staff) and all sorts of …
Annual General Meeting 2022
SWAN Annual General Meeting 6.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday 7th December 2022 (via Zoom) ALL WELCOME! SWAN is a Disabled Persons and Families Organisation (DPFO) …
SWAN Family Christmas Party 2022
Bunbury Wildlife Park & Big Swamp Playground When: Sunday 4th December 2022 Time: 10.30am to 3.00pm (12.00pm – Sausage Sizzle lunch) Venue: …
Therapy – How much should parents be kept in the loop?
As a psychologist working primarily with kids and teens, I have noticed that sometimes parents / carers feel left out of the loop when …
Peer Support
Free support with NDIS, seeking diagnosis, mainstream and disability supports available to meet your / your child’s needs and much more. SWAN receive Information, …
Homeschooling Options
For anyone thinking about home schooling their child, there is a lot to consider. Being armed with information about your options and the resources …