Parents of children with disabilities: Ombudsman's final report from 2010 consultation

Between late May and August 2010, NSW Ombudsman staff consulted with over 300 parents and carers of children with disabilities across NSW. The focus of their discussions with families was their recent experience in seeking and obtaining specialist disability and mainstream services and supports.

In September 2010, the Ombudsman made a submission to the Legislative Council Inquiry into services provided or funded by ADHC, which outlined the main themes from the consultations, and indicated that he would produce a public report from that work following the detailed analysis of the information provided by families.

Click here to download the final report from the NSW Ombudsman's website

It highlights the key issues raised by parents and carers of children with disabilities in the consultations, acknowledges recent developments, and indicates the areas that the Ombudsman's office is pursuing with government agencies. A copy of the report has been provided to the relevant agencies and Ministers, and is being promoted widely to non-government agencies and families through community networks.

If you have any questions about the report, please contact Christine Flynn, Senior Investigation and Review Officer, on 9265 0410 or email cflynn@ombo.nsw.gov.au.