<strong>Autism Spectrum Australia</strong><br>Tel:&nbsp; 1800 277 328<br>Email: <a href="mailto:customerservice@autismspectrum.org.au">customerservice@autismspectrum.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.autismspectrum.org.au/</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm<br>Find us on <strong>Facebook</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AutismSpectrumAustralia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@AutismSpectrumAustralia</a><BR><BR><strong>Benevolent Society - Brighter Futures Program</strong><br>1 Padley Street<br>Tel: 6352 7100<br>Contact Team Leader<br>Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Communities and Kids - LINC</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6354 5906<br>Mobile: 0447 322 582<br>Email: <a href="mailto:communitiesandkids@linc.org.au">communitiesandkids@linc.org.au</a><br>Communities and Kids supported playgroup schedule, during school terms only<br>Monday - Portland Central School 10am-12noon<br>Tuesday - Good Start Program - referral only: Story Time - Wallerawang &amp; Portland Library 10,30am<br>Wednesday - Gowrie Playgroup 10am-11.30am 88 Landa Street, Bowenfels<br>Thursday - Cooerwull Primary School Hall 9.30am-11.30am<br>Pamper sessions and Circle of Security Parenting Program - Please contact for dates<BR><BR><strong>Facebook</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre-189382944430203" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre-189382944430203</a><BR><BR><strong>Lifestart - Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)</strong><br>Address: 94 Main Street, Lithgow; 81 Henry Street, Penrith<br>Tel: New referrals - 1800 953 390; Local office: 02 9364 0183<br>Email: <a href="mailto:nepean@lifestart.org.au">nepean@lifestart.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href="https://www.lifestart.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lifestart.org.au</a><br>Lifestart has been appointed by the National Disability Insurance Agency as the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) partner in the community for the Lithgow area. The ECEI approach supports children 0-6 years who have a developmental delay or disability and their family and carers.  The ECEI approach supports families to help children develop the skills they need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life.