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Below is a list of places you can go to find out more information about camps and groups for siblings of children with a disability.
| Target Group | Organisation | Description of Service | Contact Details |
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| Siblings of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. | The Autism Association | School holiday groups. After school groups. | Autism Association of Western Australia |
| Siblings who are also young carers. | Carers W.A. | Camps/groups for brothers and sisters who are also young carers. | Carers W.A. |
| Siblings of people with intellectual and /or multiple disabilities. | i.d.entity.wa | Fun days and camps. Formal and informal counselling opportunities. Networking for mutual support, sharing and respite through recreation. | i.d.entity.wa
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| Siblings as part of a family unit | Parents of Children with Disabilities(Inc) The Kalparrin Centre | Weekend respite camps for mothers, fathers and siblings of special needs children. | The Kalparrin Centre ph: 9340 8094 1800 066 413 kalparin@iinet.net.au www.kalparrin.org.au |
| Siblings living in the northern suburbs | Parent run support group for siblings | Socialisation/support for siblings of special needs children | Bernadette ph: 9407 9058 |
| Siblings of people with Cystic Fibrosis | Cystic Fibrosis WA | Camp for siblings to share time together, network and have respite through recreation. | Cystic Fibrosis WA ph: 9346 7344 www.cysticfibrosis.org |
| Siblings of people eligible for Local Area Co-ordination support through Disability Services Commission | Disability Services Commission | Local Area Co-ordinators assist families and carers to select and receive needed supports and services. Sibling programs may be offered within individual areas both metropolitan and country. | Contact nearest Local Area Co-ordination office OR Disability Services Commission ph: 9426 9352 www.dsc.wa.gov.au |
| Siblings of someone with a disability. | City of Gosnells | Holiday program for siblings to get together and enjoy social interactive outings and support. The sibling must be aged 5-15 and reside within the City of Gosnells. | Disability Officer City of Gosnells ph: 9398 7327 www.gosnells.wa.gov.au |
| Siblings of Cerebral Palsy | Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia | Siblings groups, resources and fun days. | Cerebral Palsy Association |
| Siblings/young carers of people with mental illness/disorder | ARAFMI Mental Health Carers & Friends Assoc (Inc) |
Camps, fun days and support | ARAFMI ph: 9389 9888 www.arafmi.asn.au |