It's a grey Saturday morning when a group of parents arrive at a centre in Perth's north with their children in tow.

Some have two children, others have four or five, but all have at least one child with complex medical needs.

They're there to access respite, connection and educational support, and for some, it's the first opportunity they've had to take a break since their child was born.

While everyone has a legal right to access childcare under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, in reality, very few facilities have the staff or equipment to cater for high-needs children, and they don't have to make changes that would cause "unjustifiable hardship".

A new, Australian-first pilot program in Western Australia is hoping to change that. Run by RippleAbility and supported by Carers W

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