Disability Support Services

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

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Updated May 2011

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Title:   The Australian Government Hearing Services Program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page provides information about the Office of Hearing Services and its function in running The Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Date:   Dec 2011
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:   Dec 2011
Title:   Rehabilitation clinics support independence
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Community rehabilitation clinics help people who are frail, recovering from injury, or living with a disability or chronic illness, to live independently in their own homes.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Applying for Hearing Services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page provides information about who is eligible for hearing services, how to apply for hearing services, and access to the Voucher Application Form for New Clients
Date:   Nov 2011
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:   Nov 2011
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:   Nov 2011
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:   Sep 2011
Title:   Accommodation advice - aged care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Older people can get advice about accommodation from the Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS). Younger people with a disability needing residential aged care may be assessed by ACAS if more age-appropriate accommodation is not available through Disability Services.
Date:   Aug 2011
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:   Aug 2011
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:   Jul 2011
Title:   Disability - volunteer support
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Vision information line
Publisher:   Vision Australia
Description:   This Australia-wide free service is available for anyone with questions about vision impairment, blindness and related issues.
Date:   Feb 2011
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:   Feb 2011
Title:   Disability - support for families
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Supports and services are provided in Victoria for children and adults with a disability and their families or carers. Family members and other unpaid carers play an important role in increasing opportunities for independence, choice and community participation. Supports are based on the needs of each person and their family.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   5 steps to entry into residential aged care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Information sheet 5 - National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) and other Australian Government support for carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information sheet on the National Respite for Carers Program which assists carers with information, respite care and support.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Carers booklet
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   A booklet developed to assist carers, providing information about specific services available through DVA as well as general information about services available in the community.
Date:   Apr 2009
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:   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:   Jan 2011

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