Therapy Refund Scheme Children up to the age of 15 that are registered with an EU Disability Card (issued by Agenzija Sapport) can apply for a refund of up to 750euros per year. An EU Disability Card (issued by Agenzija Sapport) and a refund of maximum 750 euro per year to cover expenses incurred for therapy sessions provided by a warranted or licensed therapist for disabled children.  Child...

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...

Read at Home Read at Home is a free book lending service run by the National Literacy Agency. It encourages children and teens to read for pleasure by giving them access to a wide range of age-appropriate books in Maltese and English. Families can apply online to receive a set of books of their own choosing delivered directly to their home. Once the books have been read, they can request a new or...

Free School Transport The Government, through the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, currently provides free transportation to students in compulsory schooling and kindergarten, attending State, Church and Independent Schools. School transport for state schools currently services over 980 routes daily, providing transport to thousands of students. All school transport v...

YMCA - Youth Empowerment Programme In Żabbar, YMCA Malta runs a Youth Centre in the south of Malta, open regularly to young people aged 8 and over. The centre offers a safe and supportive environment where youths can spend time, build friendships, and explore new opportunities. Shaped by YMCA Malta’s experience in promoting wellbeing and active participation in society, the Youth Centre forms...

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...

Autism Parents Association Malta Apart from creating awareness, we have a private Facebook page for parents/carers/guardians and adult siblings of autistic individuals which is a safe space where parents can ask questions, share concerns and communicate successes. We alos organise social activities and information seminars and communicate opportunities and other activities held locally and interna...

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  ‘Reach for the Stars'This service is offered in various centres around Malta and Gozo including Resource Centers. There is a registration fee of €25 for each child. This ...

Children's Allowance Supplement (DSS) A Children’s Allowance Supplement has been introduced as from the 1st January 2021 as per budget measures. This is awarded to claimants in receipt of Children’s Allowance. Fostered children are not entitled for this Supplement. As from January 2026, Children’s Allowance beneficiaries who exceed the means testing threshold of  thirty thousand eur...

The School Psychological Service (SPS) The School Psychological Service (SPS) provides psychological support to children and young people between the ages of 6 and 16 who attend state schools in Malta and Gozo. The SPS aims to support students’ emotional, social, behavioural, and educational development by working in collaboration with educators, families, and other professionals. School psycholog...