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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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Intellectual disability
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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some children will learn at a much slower rate than other children of the same age. This may be due to an intellectual disability.
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May 2009
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Physical disability
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In some children, the muscles and nerves that control body movements may not be properly formed or may become damaged.
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May 2009
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Where to find providers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Locations where Practitioners under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program provide their Services.
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May 2009
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Autism Early Intervention Program
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Novita Children's Services
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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).
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May 2009
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The Australian Government Hearing Services Program
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page provides a basic summary of the Office of Hearing Services, and its function in running The Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
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May 2009
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Acquired Brain Injury Program
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the services provided by Novita for children who have an acquired brain injury.
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Mar 2009
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Family Service Coordinators
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Novita Children's Services
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Applying for Hearing Services
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information about who is eligible for hearing services and how to apply for them.
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Mar 2009
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Regional Services
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the services provided by metropolitan regional offices of Novita to particular country areas of South Australia.
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Jan 2009
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Respite care
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Dec 2008
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Accreditation of Hearing Services Providers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Urgent voucher request
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Infrormation about Urgent Voucher Processing by the Office of Hearing Services
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Nov 2008
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Early Childhood Service
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Novita Children's Services
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Contract: 1 July 2007- 30 June 2012
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Psychology
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Novita Children's Services
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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
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Aug 2008
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Home and Community Care: frequently asked questions
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Aug 2008
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Support groups
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Brainlink Foundation
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Brain Foundation maintains an up to date list of contacts for support groups for individuals and carers operating throughout Melbourne and rural Victoria.
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Aug 2008
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NovitaTech (technology and equipment)
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Novita Children's Services
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The services provided by NovitaTech (a division of Novita) are introduced. A link is provided to the NovitaTech website for more detailed information.
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Jul 2008
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