Act for Kids’ Specialist Disability Support in Schools (SDSS) service provides multi-disciplinary therapy for children, young people and their families who have experienced trauma from abuse and neglect or who are at risk of harm.
This program is supported by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Specialist Disability Support in Schools program and is provided by a multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists. The Specialist Disability Support in Schools (SDSS) service aims to improve educational attainment and engagement for children and young people.
How we help
- We provide an outstanding therapeutic service to children, young people and their families
- We encourage and strengthen supportive relationships with adult caregivers
- We enhance positive outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma
Referrals
If you have any questions or would like to access our free counselling and support, please call us directly to discuss or make an appointment.
For Townsville – completed referral forms can be emailed to welcomenq@actforkids.com.au or call (07) 4755 8777.
For Brisbane and North Coast (Caboolture, Bellmere, Morayfield) – completed referral forms can be emailed to sdsswooloowin@actforkids.com.au, or call (07) 3357 9444.
For Brisbane, call (07) 3357 9444.
Changing the lives of kids in Australia
Five-year-old Maddie was physically, emotionally and verbally abused by her parents from birth, witnessing severe domestic violence and substance abuse, including Ice.
For the first six years of his little life, eight-year-old Aiden was beaten, burned, threatened, and degraded.