The Kalparrin Centre is currently open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:00pm. Staff and volunteers at the Centre understand the issues involved in caring for children with special needs and are available to talk with parents who visit the Centre. These people can offer support and provide information to assist in overcoming many of the daily living difficulties that most parents of children with special needs would experience. The staff at the Kalparrin Centre can help you find information about specific conditions, services, equipment, agencies including support groups and entitlements. The solutions to these daily problems are often found by talking to other parents.

The parent lounge, with free tea and coffee facilities, provides a welcome haven for families needing a willing ear and friendly support. A play area with video is provided to occupy children while parents use the Centre.

Parent lounge, play area, free tea and coffee.

The Centre is open to any family member of a child with a disability or special needs, regardless of degree of severity or type of impairment.

Information : Comprehensive information via the internet and an up-to-date reference and
leaflet collection.

Quarterly Newsletter: "Kalparrin Cares" containing a wide variety of information
and articles.

Kalparrin has an up to date selection of pamphlets available from most agencies, support groups and Disability Services Commission and Community Development (formerly Family and Children's Services).

Information can be forwarded to parents free of charge.