Support for children and young people with limb differences and their families

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Kinder and school

Starting school is an exciting new phase of life for your child. We help you to understand what you can ask of your school, funding and support services that are available for your child, and how to help the whole school community understand your child's limb difference.

More in this section

  1. Choosing a school

    Understand what funding and support is available and how a school should respond to your child.

  2. Explaining limb difference to your school community

    Tactics for making school a positive place where your child is understood and accepted.

  3. Going to kindergarten

    How to help your child take their first step towards school with support and confidence.

  4. Returning to school after a limb amputation

    How to make your child’s return to school less stressful for them, and who can help.

  5. Talking to your school or kinder about your child’s limb difference

    A list of questions to help prepare information about your child’s needs and ask how they will be met by their school or kinder.