Disability Support Services

Follow the links below to find information on support services for people with disabilities and their carers.

For information on devices that can be used to assist people with disabilities, go to the  Self Help Devices [HealthInsite Topic Page].

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Intellectual disability
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   some children will learn at a much slower rate than other children of the same age. This may be due to an intellectual disability.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Physical disability
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   In some children, the muscles and nerves that control body movements may not be properly formed or may become damaged.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Where to find providers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Locations where Practitioners under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program provide their Services.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Autism Early Intervention Program
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information about the Autism Early Intervention Program run by Novita, part of the Federal government providing increased access to a range of evidence based services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Date:   May 2009

Title:   The Australian Government Hearing Services Program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page provides a basic summary of the Office of Hearing Services, and its function in running The Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Acquired Brain Injury Program
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the services provided by Novita for children who have an acquired brain injury.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Family Service Coordinators
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page provides information about the range of services provided by Family Service Co-ordinators who provide extra support to families having a child with a physical disability.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Applying for Hearing Services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information about who is eligible for hearing services and how to apply for them.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Regional Services
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the services provided by metropolitan regional offices of Novita to particular country areas of South Australia.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Office of Hearing Services: forms and publications
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A list of forms and publications from the Office of Hearing Services
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Respite care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Links to a range of information about services providing respite care for carers, whether it is in their own home, in the wider community, or in a residential aged care facility.
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Application for Respite Care or Permanent Entry to Aged Care Homes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This form is used by an approved provider or authorised agent of a Commonwealth funded aged care service for new residents - respite or permanent.
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Accreditation of Hearing Services Providers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This is a document that relates to the Hearing Services Administration Act 1997 which makes provision for hearing rehabilitation services to be delivered to voucher holders by contracted service providers. An entity wishing to be contracted to provide these services must be accredited by the Office of Hearing Services before a contract can be offered.
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   Urgent voucher request
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Infrormation about Urgent Voucher Processing by the Office of Hearing Services
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   Early Childhood Service
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the range of services provided by the Novita Early Childhood Service - a service supporting children up to the age of 8 years of age and their families.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Contract: 1 July 2007- 30 June 2012
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A document detailing arrangements entered into by accredited service providers, under the Hearing Services Administration Act 1997, for the supply of hearing services to clients who are eligible persons. This contract is effective from 1 July 2007 and goes through to 30 June 2012.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Psychology
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Psychology is explained and information provided about how chidren with physical disability and their families can benefit from psychology services. Information is also provided about the Psychology and Counselling Department of Novita
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Home and Community Care: frequently asked questions
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program is a cost-shared program between the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments. The program provides funding for a range of services which support people who are at risk of inappropriate admission to long term residential care. The Program also supports their carers.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Support groups
Publisher:   Brainlink Foundation
Description:   Brain Foundation maintains an up to date list of contacts for support groups for individuals and carers operating throughout Melbourne and rural Victoria.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   NovitaTech (technology and equipment)
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The services provided by NovitaTech (a division of Novita) are introduced. A link is provided to the NovitaTech website for more detailed information.
Date:   Jul 2008
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