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\par }{\b\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 Around 320,000 Australian children 0-14 years have a disability
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, particularly among children aged 5-14. The main area of increase is intellectually disabling conditions, most reported as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AHDH).}{\cs21\super\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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\par }{\b\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 The majority of children with a disability live with their families
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\par }{\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 In 2002, the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Reference Committee conducted an Inquiry into the education of students with disabili
ties. The committee received much evidence of a lack of skills among teachers to deal with the increasing numbers of students with disabilities assigned to their classes. Prospective teachers are not receiving sufficient specialist training and most teach
ers already in service are unlikely to receive adequate professional development in this area. The report of the Senate Inquiry recommended mandatory training for all teacher aides and teachers in the education of students with disabilities}{
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\fs16\insrsid10514205  \lquote Report of the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education References Committee on the Inquiry into education of students with disabilities\rquote , December 2002, pp.8, 80}}}{\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 . 

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\par }{\b\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 Early intervention services build long-term gains
\par }{\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 Specialist disability services for children enhance the capacity of families to provide for the additional care needs of their children. Investing in services for children from an early age reaps significant long-term
 benefits for children\rquote 
s health and wellbeing and their future ability to be educated, find employment, develop relationships and participate in community life. To respond to the individual needs of children and their families, services should be flexible 
and locally delivered. Among the essential services provided to children and their families by non-profit, non-government disability organisations are aids and equipment; early childhood intervention; education support; recreation; community-based or recr
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\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884  and therapy.
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Children with a disability require more support services
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Under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA), all Australian governments cooperate to fund and provide disability support services. The third CSTDA covers the five-year period 2002-2007. }{
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While between 2000 and 2002 governments provided an extra $519 million in response to the unmet need for services, the need for additional resources for early intervention services for children (including aids
, equipment and therapy) and for families to have a break from constant caring remains urgent. 
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\par }{\f1\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 The National Agenda for Early Childhood}{\cs21\f1\super\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 
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\par }{\b\f1\lang1033\langfe3081\langnp1033\insrsid8150287\charrsid13652884 Families may receive some income support 
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\par }{\fs22\insrsid12720273\charrsid13652884 National Disability Services}{\fs22\insrsid10514205\charrsid13652884  }{\fs22\insrsid13834437\charrsid13652884 is the national industry association for disability services, representing over 6}{
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s members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations, and are located in every State and Territory across Australia.
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NDS defines its purpose under two broad categories. Firstly, it works to increase the capacity of its members to operate efficiently and effectively through provision of information, networking opportunities, and corporate partnerships. Secondly
, NDS exists to make the voices of people with disabilities and their service providers heard by governments at both state/territory and federal levels. By so doing, NDS influences public policy to deliver outcomes that are responsive to the needs of peop
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\par NDS has a National Secretariat in Canberra and offices in every State and Territory.
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