Orthoptic Service Orthoptic services focus on the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders and binocular vision problems. Comprehensive vision and eye movement assessment, advice on treatment options and referrals for further eye specialists if required.   Children referred through school screening programmes or by a health care professional. Children from infancy (if...

Therapy Refund Scheme The Therapy Refund Scheme provides financial support to parents and legal guardians of children with disabilities by reimbursing the cost of eligible therapy sessions. Families may claim up to €750 per child each year for therapy provided by warranted or licensed therapists.The scheme is available for children who hold a valid EU Disability Card issued by Aġenzija Sapport an...

Early Intervention Service The Early Intervention Service is a free, family-centred support service provided by the National School Support Services (NSSS), Wellbeing Services Directorate under the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, for babies and young children aged 0 to 5 who are experiencing developmental delays or have been diagnosed with a condition likely to resul...

YMCA - Youth Empowerment Programme The YMCA Youth Centre in Żabbar is a free, open-access youth space run by YMCA Malta for young people aged 8 and over. Operating as part of YMCA Malta's Youth Empowerment Programme, the centre provides young people with a safe, supportive environment where they can voice their opinions, develop skills, explore their interests, and engage with their community. YMC...

The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) AKA Food4you - Deprived households, particularly those including children and elderly, will be targeted through periodic distribution of food packages with the aim to address material deprivation. An emphasis will be placed on improving the living standards of people living in these households and alleviating their risk of poverty. Families wil...

Widows’ Pension (for Widows with Children) A Contributory Widow/er’s Pension is granted to a person who meets the required conditions, as stipulated under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318.), after the death of a spouse, partner, or former spouse/partner. A Contributory Widow/er’s Pension is paid every four (4) weeks in advance. A Contributory Widow/er’s Pension is due as from the day following t...

Online Sessions for Parents/Guardians Parental/Guardian sessions are short, engaging and informative sessions designed to support parents and guardians in navigating their child’s educational journey. These sessions provide valuable insights into child development, learning strategies, and effective ways to foster a positive home-learning environment. Led by experts, they offer practical guidance,...

Skolasajf SkolaSajf provides children aged between 3 and 16 years with the opportunity to engage in a series of cultural, artistic and physical activities, and outings, during the Summer months.Skola Sajf theme this year is  ‘Life is My Adventure!’This service is offered in various centres around Malta and Gozo including Resource Centers. There is a registration fee of €25 for each child...

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is the passport to free or reduced emergency necessary cost for medical treatment in public hospitals needed during temporary visits in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland. The purpose of the EHIC is to facilitate access to medical care during the holder's temporary stay in another Member State and t...

Family Writing Activity The Agency organises family writing activities approximately once a month for children and their families. Such activities give families a taste of the writing process in a hands-on setting, tapping into their creativity to create a story, advertisement, or poem, and write together as a family.During such activities families will:• participate in a writing on-site activity;...