Below are a list of links which may be beneficial in obtaining more information on, and assistance for, those who have Williams Sydnrome. The below links and any others on this website lead to external websites operated by other parties over which the Williams Syndrome Australia has no control. The news articles are provided as a convenience only.
Early Intervention - Non-government Services
| Organisation | Tel | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Family Referral Service | 1800 066 757 | Helps link families to services which help meet their goals - Region covered: South Eastern and Northern Sydney | Website |
| Lifestart | (02) 9364 0111 | Lifestart supports children and young people living with disability or delay aged 0-24 years, their families and carers through early intervention, school age years support, specialised therapy, inclusion in the community, family information and support, helping communities and services to build capacity. | Website |
| Plumtree | 02 9572 8840 | Plumtree is a not-for-profit organisation that provides support for young children ages birth to 8 years old with a developmental delay or disability and their families. We help children to grow and develop, reach their potential and participate in the community. | Website |
| Learning Links | (02) 8525 8222 | To provide children and young people who have difficulties learning with the skills, services and family support that enable them to reach their full potential. | Website |
| Early Childhood Links Support | Various - see website | SDN provides the following services: high quality, inclusive early childhood education, including pre-school programs, playgroups, disability services for children, parenting programs and family support, and resources and mentoring for practitioners and other agencies. | Website |
Early Intervention - Public Services
| Area / Organisation | Tel | Description | Website Link | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | (02) 9113 2495 | Referral form, St George Hospital - Community Health Services - children's services include: 4yr Health Screening Check (OT, Speech, Vision, Hearing), Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy | Download | |
| Speech Pathology for Communication | Find a Speech Pathologist Search lists members of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) who have chosen to have their details made available to the public. It is not a complete list of all SPA members. | Website | ||
| Speech Pathology for Feeding | (02) 9113 1360 | Referral - Speech Pathology Department for feeding difficulties, St George Hospital | Download | |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | (02) 9113 2752 | Nutrition & Dietetics Paediatric Referral Form - The St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW | Download |
Other links
| Organisation | Tel | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Syndrome Changing Lives Foundation | US-based non-profit foundation centered on increasing Williams syndrome awareness, increasing education for families, physician, therapist and the community. |
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| New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association NZWSA | Our aims are to empower those with Williams Syndrome to reach their full potential and to increase awareness of WS among the medical and teaching professions and the general public. NZWSA is a registered charity. It is a voluntary non-profit organization run by parents. |
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