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Achieving outcomes for children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds  
URL:http://www.aracy.org.au/publicationDocuments/TOP_Achieving_Outcomes_for_Children_and_Families_from_Culturally_and_Linguistically_Diverse_Backgrounds_2008.PDF
Category:Inclusion  National research 

This Evidence into Action Topical Paper, prepared for the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, reports on research undertaken with the aim of demonstrating strategies for successful inclusion into Australian society of children and families from culturally and linguistically different (CaLD) backgrounds. Some of these programmes operate culturally specific services, with staff of the same cultural background as the clients of the programme; whilst a number of successful programmes operate with a multicultural focus.

Association for Children with a Disability  
URL:http://www.acd.org.au/home/index.htm
Category:Inclusion  Parenting children with special needs  Human growth and development  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  National associations 

A non-profit organisation, providing information, support and advocacy for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia. Some of the services include parent support, community education and advice to government. The News and Activities section of the site presents relevant information from other organisations and the government, and the bi-monthly magazine of the Association includes information on the latest development in the disability area. Videos are available on: Students with disabilities in mainstream schools; Education planning; Family perspectives; Teachers and families working together. Links are provided to other support organisations in Victoria.

Aurora School  
URL:http://www.auroraschool.vic.edu.au/
Category:Inclusion  Parenting children with special needs 

Aurora School is a Victorian Department of Education School which specialises in Early Intervention and Early Education programs for Deaf children and Deafblind children. The Early Intervention Program aims to provide parents with the support, knowledge and skills they need to promote their children's development, especially their communication and language development, during the early years. The Early Education Program specialises in education programs for young deaf children from three years of age. The Deafblind Education Program offers specialised education for students aged three to eighteen years, who have visual and hearing impairments and communication difficulties.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the benefits of PlayConnect playgroups  
URL:http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=B9395A0C-E7F2-2F96-3A8DFC54F451BFA2
Category:Inclusion 

Research by Playgroup Australia confirms the enormous benefit that families receive from playgroups developed specifically for children diagnosed with autism. The PlayConnect environment allows children to engage in play, and their parents to meet others in the same situation. This forum allows the sharing of ideas and experiences in an environment of acceptance and understanding.

Brotherhood's Social Barometer: Monitoring Children's Chances  
URL:http://www.bsl.org.au/pdfs/BSL_social_barom_monitoring_childn_chances.pdf
Category:Inclusion  Education reports  School education research 

In this first issue of the Social Barometer series, the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) seeks to add to the literature highlighting the disadvantages facing some of Australia's children. 'The Social Barometer: Children's Chances' presents indicators of children's capabilities and childhood disadvantage. Each of the six dimensions reflects basic capabilities that every child should be free to develop, including to have good health, to read and write, to control one's thoughts and emotions, to be free from violence and abuse, and to have access to an adequate level of economic resources.

Building social and emotional skills  
URL:http://www.responseability.org/client_images/893318.pdf
Category:Inclusion  General early childhood curriculum 

Building positive social and emotional skills is an important aspect of supporting children's optimal growth and development. Key social and emotional skills that develop in the early years include children's capacity to: manage their own feelings and behaviour; understand the feelings of other people; respond appropriately to other people's feelings; form social connections with other people; develop prosocial skills such as empathy, sharing and helping others. This handout summarises some key principles for building positive social and emotional skills in children.

Child Australia: Child Inclusive Learning and Development Australia  
URL:http://www.childaustralia.org.au/Search-Results.aspx?searchtext=Child%20Inclusive%20Learning%20and%20Development%20Australia&searchMode=AnyWord
Category:Inclusion 

Child Inclusive Learning and Development Australia, formerly RUCSN, has many years experience in providing programs and services that facilitate access to child care services for all children including those with additional needs: children with disabilities, children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and Indigenous children. They provide professional development programs (in Western Australia and Northern Territory) and support services for industry professionals to facilitate building nurturing and stimulating child care environments.

Child care plus - Supporting inclusion in early childhood settings  
URL:http://www.ccplus.org/newsletters/7-3.pdf
Category:Inclusion 

The Child Care Plus newsletter provides tips for teachers on preparing an inclusive environment for children with disabilities, including how to handle questions from young children.

Children with a disability  
URL:http://raisingchildren.net.au/children_with_disabilities/raising_children_with_disabilities.html
Category:Inclusion  Parenting children with special needs 

The Raising Children Network has a section on children with a disability which explores topics such family life; play, health and fitness; disability rights and the law, including education rights; services and support; working with professionals. Film clips are also available on these subjects.

Circle of inclusion  
URL:http://www.circleofinclusion.org/
Category:Inclusion 

The Circle of Inclusion website is for early childhood service providers and families of young children. The methods and practices section offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.