DCD is a lifelong condition. The impact of DCD can vary across the lifespan, and from one individual to another. This is particularly so in late adolescence and into adulthood, where lives vary greatly in regard to forms of education, employment, lifestyles and living arrangements. These variations occur at a time when we have less structure provided by schooling and decreased levels of support from families and other services.
DCD Australia works to improve the lives of children, adults and families affected by DCD. We provide support to individuals and families; we raise awareness; support and educate professionals; and support research into DCD.
DCD Australia is a national, not for profit, organisation. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by DCD, a complex disorder that impacts approximately 5% of people.
DCD Australia is a national, not for profit, organisation. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by DCD, a complex disorder that impacts approximately 5% of people.
Our Board is comprised of families impacted directly by DCD, leading researchers, education staff and allied health professionals from across Australia. We work to raise awareness of DCD in the community, to provide resources for families and professionals, and training for medical, education and allied health staff.
When their six year old son was diagnosed with DCD in Melbourne in 2013, Samantha and Brian Elbers went looking for information and support. They were disappointed to find very little in Australia. Driven to help others in their situation, they formed DCD Australia Inc. in 2015 (initially called Dyspraxia Kids Australia) to ensure that families that followed them would have the support and resources required to navigate the often complicated journey through diagnosis and beyond.
DCD Australia is a national, not for profit, organisation. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by DCD, a complex disorder that impacts approximately 5% of people.
