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This episode was recorded in June 2023 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Kim, a parent of autistic children, and Helen Wagstaff, former Autism Coordinator at the Child Development Service, are joined by Pene Maddock and Stacey Willis from Lifelinks. They explain how Needs Assessment and Service Coordination works in Canterbury, including supports like Carer Support, respite, and Individualised Funding, and how plans are tailored to each whânau’s needs.
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