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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].
Uupdated January 2008
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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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Apr 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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Mar 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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Mar 2008
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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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Mar 2008
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Accreditation scheme
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Register is a register of service providers which have been accredited by the Minister for Health and Ageing. An accredited service provider is one who may be offered a contract by the Office of Hearing Services to provide hearing services to voucher holders under the Commonwealth Hearing Services Program.
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Mar 2008
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Disability - volunteer support
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Better Health Channel
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Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff.
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Feb 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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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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Feb 2008
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Family support services
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Novita Children's Services
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This page provides information about the range of services provided by the Novita Options Co-ordination service to provide extra support to families having a child with a physical disability.
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Jan 2008
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Child and Adolescent 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 Child & Adolescent Service - a service supporting children and young people between 8 and 18 years of age and their families.
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Jan 2008
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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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Jan 2008
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Physiotherapy
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Novita Children's Services
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The structure and roles of staff employed within Physiotherapy at Novita is described, as are the staff development opportunities available.
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Jan 2008
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How and where services are provided
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Novita Children's Services
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Provides information about the various locations in which services are provided, the team members involved in providing services, and service planning and assessment processes.
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Dec 2007
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Country Outreach Service
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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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Dec 2007
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Rehabilitation Service
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the specialist service for providing equipment for Novita clients.
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Dec 2007
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Speech pathology
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Novita Children's Services
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Speech pathology is explained and information provided about how chidren with physical disability and their families can benefit from speech pathology services. Information is also provided about the Speech Pathology Department of Novita and special projects, such as the S.P.E.L.L. project.
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Dec 2007
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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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Dec 2007
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Occupational therapy
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Novita Children's Services
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The structure and roles of staff employed within Occupational Therapy at Novita is described, as are the staff development opportunities available.
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Nov 2007
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English and Foreign Language Information Sheets
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This Information Sheet contains information on the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. To obtain a copy of this publication in English and 33 community languages, download the below PDF files from this site by clicking the language required.
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