Biala School
Biala Special School is an independent, non-fee paying school providing services for students who are either intellectually challenged or who have been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Situated in Ballina, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum and a range of specialist services for students from four years old through to school exit into the Post-School Options Program.
Phone: 02 6686 3395
Byron Shire Early Intervention Service
44 Teak Circuit Suffolk Park
Byron Shire Early Intervention Service provides physical therapy and specialist teaching services to children from birth to school entry age that have a significant delay or disability in areas of development.
The service aims to assist each child through movement, language, learning and play in order to develop their skills and reach their full potential, and to support families to achieve their desired goals.
It also encourages the community to value the inclusion of children with additional needs and their families, therefore supporting each child to be included with peers in local community activities.
Phone: 02 6685 3023
Fax: 02 6685 3024
Email: byronei@westnet.com.au
Postal: PO Box 1257, Byron Bay 2481
Early Intervention Itinerant Support Teacher
This service is available for children with disabilities or significant difficulties in learning or behaviour in the year prior to commencing school and the year following school entry. The service supports programs for children in early childhood settings and transition to school.
Transition To School Program
Transition to school information sessions are for parents of children with disabilities who are transitioning to school. They explain what the process involves, as well as which services and supports can be accessed through the Department of Education and Training.
Contact: Department of Education & Training, Murwillumbah
Phone: 02 6670 2300
OR
Ann Kafer C/- Southern Cross K-12 School, Ballina
Phone: 02 6686 0503
Richmond Tweed Inclusion Support Agency
55 River Street Ballina
Provides planning support and resources to child care staff in Commonwealth funded children's services to facilitate access and inclusion of children with special needs. The service is for children with a disability, with challenging behaviours, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Manager, Case Management Services Ballina District Community Service Association
Phone: 02 6681 5610
Email: jenny.bond@bdcsa.org