Helping Children with Autism
If your child has been diagnosed with Autism, we can work in partnership with you to support your child at home, kindergarten, school, childcare and other community locations.
Is this program for me?
We can work with you if:
- your child is aged up to 6 years
- your child has been diagnosed with autism
- you live in Melbourne’s north or west.
How can the program assist me?
We work in partnership with you to support your child in their day-to-day life, in places such as:
- the home
- kindergarten
- school
- childcare
- other community locations.
We will talk with you about your needs and identify the best program to meet your needs. Our programs include:
- Early Childhood Intervention Program, which includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy and educational programs
- Circles of Support Program
- Affirming Families Program.
Contact Us
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Program contact details: |
Co-ordinator, Helping Children with Autism |
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Phone number |
0400 628 781 |
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Contact email address |
dthurecht@mcm.org.au |
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Days of operation |
Monday to Friday |
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Opening hours |
You can contact the Co-ordinator Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm |
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Geographical service operating areas |
Melbourne's north and west |
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Service capacity |
Dependent on demand at any time |
Find Us
Family and Community Links
Family and Community Links, based in Brunswick, is a hub for children, young people and their families with a specific emphasis on inclusion for people of all abilities. Integrated services focus on early childhood development, to provide additional support to families in a safe, inclusive learning environment.
