National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency, whose role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. For more information see National Disability Insurance Scheme
Newcastle Temporary Care Limited
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd is a community based, not-for-profit respite care service for children and young adults with a disability and their carers and families, who live in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas. More information is available on the Newcastle Temporary Care website.
Aging, disability and home care
Aging, Disability and Home Care provides services and support for older people, people with disability, and their families and carers to help them to live more independently. For more see the NSW government website Aging, Disability and Home Care
Technology
Kurambee School iPad project
Kurambee School asked the question - 'Twenty First Century Learning: Can iPads be used as an effective tool for students with disabilities?' For the answer see Kurambee School iPad project.
Spectronics
Australia's largest supplier of special needs software and assistive technologies for more information on what they offer see the Spectronics website.
HelpKidzLearn
A collection of software for young children and those with learning difficulties to play online. To explore the collection visit HelpKidzLearn.
We have our own pinterest board to highlight technology resources view it at Newcastle School Pinterest.