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Open to all age groups for crisis after hours contact. 24 Hour oncall Crisis Assessment. Acute inpatient services. Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic. Ongoing case management for persons with major mental illness Referral to other agencies if not appropriate for service

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Self referral - on/off road. Congenital or sustained disability. Service is for those who have been in an accident or injured who need an assessment to return to driving. Assessment is passed on to MVR, where client may regain their licence upon fulfilling the normal requirements.

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Vision Australia provides a wide range of services throughout Victoria to children and adults who are blind and vision impaired. Services include education, rehab & retraining, employment counselling & training, computer education, braille teaching, talking book library, info & newspaper service for people with a print diability incl some foreign languages, equip resource centre, tertiary support service, supported employment, audio, braille and lge print production facilities, regional offices and community education programmes

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CRS Australia - Bendigo

VIC, Australia

Assessment, Case Management & Counselling/Support recovering from an injury and returning to work.

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***Dept of Human Services - Specialist Children's Services*** Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Education Advisor and Parent Advisor. Services for hearing impaired preschool children are provided. However, a referral is required from the Specialist Information Referral Team.

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The Disability Services Commission (DSC) provides Local Area Coordination (LAC) support throughout all of Western Australia. The service is available to people with physical, sensory, neurological, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities under the age of 60 . The LAC operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider and, as such, can help the person with a disability and their families/carers to plan, select and receive needed supports and services. The overall aim of Local Area Coordination is to support people with disabilities to live within welcoming and supportive communities. The Regional manager is Rosemary Archer. Phone : 9881 4985 Email : [email protected] The other LACs are :- Fleur Pedlar Phone : 9881 4984 Emai l: [email protected] Lynda Myres Phone : 9881 4855 Email : [email protected]

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Provides information, support and advocacy. Supports people with disabilities to live a full life in their local communities, and support local communities to welcome and support people with disabilities. Rebecca Hicks is the LAC .

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Local area coordination is currently available to people with physical, sensory, neurological and/or intellectual disabilities who are under the age of 60 at the time they apply for local area coordination services. Each person who is determined as eligible is allocated to the local area coordinator who is responsible for that locality. The local area coordinator operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider, and, as such, is there to help the person with a disability and their family or carers to plan, select and receive needed services.

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Vocational services for people with a disability, injury or health problem who are between 14 and 65 years old

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Local Area Co-ordinator provides information, advocacy and assistance for people with disabilities and families

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Specialist employment agency for people with disabilities. Job search and on site support. G-Force is a subsidiary of GPI. Midwest/Gascoybe Regions

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CRS Australia

WA, Australia

CRS Australia delivers vocational rehabilitation services to Australian citizens or residents who have an injury, disability or health condition. We assist people who have a disability or injury to get a job or return to their job

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CRS Australia

WA, Australia

Assistance to return to work for people with injuries or disabilities

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Therapy, psychology, behavioural support services.

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Case management brokerage service Wide range of services brokered - 7 days x 24 hours. Services provided on the basis of assessed need and program guidelines. Case Managers available business hours. Clients may be required to make a contribution towards the cost of service provision - depending on their capacity to pay.

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CRS Australia - Moree

NSW, Australia

Return to work service for people who are injured or have a disability. Support/counselling in relation to returning to work.

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CRS Australia - Tamworth

NSW, Australia

Assist working age people with an injury or disability that inhibits/stops their ability to work.

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People with disabilities, illness, injury that prevent them from working or keeping a job.

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Ask for duty officer. Seperate units now, older adult mental health service & Adult mental health service.

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Community options is a case management and brokerage service for the frail aged, younger people with a disability and their carers who have complex care needs. The service provides coordination of needs and assistance. May include personal care, provision of meals, domestic assistance, transport, socialisation and respite care. One off items such as alarm systems may be purchased or loaned to consumers in receipt of case management services.

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Early intervention service for children aged 0 to school age with a diagnosed disability or a developmental delay in 2 or more areas. Children's needs are assessed and a multi-disciplinary team of therapists make up the child's early learning team. Individual programs and individual family service plans are devised. The child is seen regularly to enhance developmental transition to school.

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This team offers a range of specialist psychiatirc services, including assessment, treatment and ongoing support predominantly for those with serious mental disorders and their families. It is preferred if people see their GP first and obtain a referral, if needed. Outpatient clinics are on the First and Second floors of the Launceston General Hospital. Mental Health Helpline phone number is 1800 332 388.

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Referal clinic for children with developmental problems, not disablities. Updated February 2008

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Kids Camps Inc.

WA, Australia

Provides recreational camps for children aged 6 and 18 years with an intellectual disability who lives at home who can walk unassisted, plus respite for families. Volunteers under the guidance of paid Camp supervisors. Camps are attended in various parts of the West Australia. This service comes under Kids Camps Inc. for further information look on their website www.kidscampsinc.com Updated February 2008

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Each local area coordinator (LAC) provides support to between 45 and 70 people with disabilities, which enables the service to remain personalised and responsive. They also build strong community networks by connecting with local community members and groups who are willing to provide support .The local area coordinator operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider, and, as such, is there to help the person with a disability and their family or carers to plan, select and receive needed services This Kwinana Office of the South Metro , Cockburn Sound District is one of 3 in the district.The other offices are in Cockburn and Rockingham. Kwinana North/Shoalwater (Barry Arnold,9439 3701) covers Hope Valley ,Orelia , Kwinana Beach , Naval Base, Medina , Mandogalup , Spectalces , Postans. Kwinana South (Lillianne Liddelow, 9419 5208) covers Atwell and the rest.

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Each local area coordinator (LAC) provides support to between 45 and 70 people with disabilities, which enables the service to remain personalised and responsive. They also build strong community networks by connecting with local community members and groups who are willing to provide support .The local area coordinator operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider, and, as such, is there to help the person with a disability and their family or carers to plan, select and receive needed services South Metro Region , Peel District has 2 offices - Mandurah and Pt Kennedy.The Mandurah office covers the area of Mandurah Central(Ewa Neal ,95815893); Murray/Pinjarra(Jan Locke , 9535 6544) , Mandurah North(Marie Finch, 9535 1387)Mandurah South(Sheila McCloud, 9535 9013 and Mandurah East(Susan Ball, 9535 3741). The District Manager is David Walton - 9535 1112

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Each local area coordinator (LAC) provides support to between 45 and 70 people with disabilities, which enables the service to remain personalised and responsive. They also build strong community networks by connecting with local community members and groups who are willing to provide support .The local area coordinator operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider, and, as such, is there to help the person with a disability and their family or carers to plan, select and receive needed services. South Metro area for the Cockburn Sound District has x3 offices -Kwinana,Rockingham and Spearwood.This Rockingham office covers Rockingham Central: (Geoffrey West, 9528 3611); Rockingham East: (Liana Dolzadelli, 9527 2886); and Rockingham West :(Rosa Padilla, 9592 6084)

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Provide assessment and treatment for people with psychiatric disorders. Services include crisis intervention and referral to the Northern Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team.

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Department of Human Services provides Disability Services (such as case management), Housing, Specialist Children's Services, and Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme.

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LAC Margaret River - Jamie Ashton

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Support and information provided from Waroona through to Australind

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LAC's provide service coordination where appropriate to plan, select and receive needed supports and services for people with disabilities.

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Dyslexia Testing Services

QLD, Australia

Dyslexia, numeracy testing, educational support, literacy testing, report to parents, pre-school age to adults, recommendations to teachers. Qualified special educators. A pre-assessment questionnaire, testing and full written report is supplied. Clients who need financial consideration may choose to enter into a financial agreement.

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Some funds may be available to assist families with minor purchases and support.

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Disability Information Service 1800 177 120. DSQ helps people with a disability and their families to access the support and services they need as they move through the different stages of their life.

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Services vary from centre to centre and include family health services, mental health services, child health services, home and community care (HACC) services, Community health nursing services and confidential counselling. Assessment for frail aged & young disabled (do not have to be HACC eligible) vet affairs, self funded retirees for community services. Assements carried out in clients home.

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Mental Health Service

QLD, Australia

The Acute Care team is the first point of care for all people who require assessment, information and referral in the Sunshine Coast, Nambour, Noosa Area. The Acute Care team provide specialised psychiatric and mental health services to adults who have a serious mental condition. Information, emergency assessments and advice are available. An outreach service operates at Noosa, Nambour and Caloundra

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Four sites: Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington and Somerville.

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Ages 0 - 65 with physical or intellectual disability - work with people with a disability to determine their needs

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Cardinia Shire Council

VIC, Australia

Community services available at Henty House - family counselling, financial counselling, housing, support/welfare. Tel: 5941 6775

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This service provides support coordination and direct services through the following programs: 126 CAPS Packages, 15 EACH Packages, 50 COPS Packages. Case Management under the Home and Community Care Program. 12 DEMENTIA RESPITE SERVICE (DRS) places for carers of people with dementia who have challenging behaviours. 5 CONNECT places, short term Case Management intervention service offering support planning and coordination to younger people with a disability, particularly people with acquired brain injury. CoMPacks, short term support for people leaving hospital - includes direct in-home service, support coordination and referral.

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Provides assistance and case management to clients with complex needs who are either frail aged, have a disability and their carers.

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Provides therapy, education and support for families and children (0-6) with special needs, developmental assessments and individual programs. Facilitation of workshops for adults (parents, early childhood workers, those interested) on topics related to early childhood development.

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Child Protection Issues Helpline 132 111

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Development of independent skills. Day centre for recreational/social/educational activities in Ballina at 127 Tamar St.

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We provide suggestions on ways to manage your disability or injury: - Employment solutions - Return to work programs - On the job training and support - Work Experience - Counselling - Work related, adaptive equipment or modifications.

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Western area intake number 1300 134 450 for all referrals (9am-4.30pm). Western Intake will assess for eligibility. Service assists people with an intellectual disability by identifying their particular needs and matching them with the services. Other Services include: Karanda Respite House, Psychologist, Behaviour Intervention Support, Speech Pathologist, OT and Physio service. (Current at 28/03/08)

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Provides information, advocacy, referral, training, resources and support services for parents, teachers and professionals on oral, verbal and motor dyspraxia and associated learning difficulties. Dyspraxia is a neurologically based motor planning disorder. National Dyspraxia Awareness Week 1st-8th Sept each year. Membership fee $40 for individuals/families per annum. $70 for organisations per annum.

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connect Child and Family Services is a family centred community service providing: an early development screening service; early childhood developmental support programs for babies and children; home visits for children aged 0-3 years with additional needs; inclusion support services for childcare services and after-school care; resource library for parents and educators; a mobile toy library and party hire service; free early intervention craft sessions for preschoolers; transition to school support for children with additional needs.

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A number of Early Intervention programs are available from this Centre. Early Childhood Advisory Service, Early Childhood Screening Service, Early Development Program, Early learners p/group, Early childhood Assessment & referral service.

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A wide range of supported employment choices are open to people with a disability to work at Afford's Minchinbury factory. Other employment opportunities available at Marrickville, Liverpool, Ingleburn, Minto or Llandilo. Workers can choose to work in a variety of jobs, including production, manufacturing or clerical at an Afford site. Workers receive on-the-job training and have regular reviews to ensure their employment needs are being met and their potential is being fully developed.

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Jobmatch

NSW, Australia

JOBMATCH is a specialised employment service which assists people with disabilities to find employment opportunities in the open labour market. JOBMATCH clients work in many fields including clerical, customer service, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and warehousing, travel and information technology. JOBMATCH support also includes career development which assists clients to gain new skills, wider experience and promotions. For Clients JOBMATCH offers: Professional assistance to find the right job; Career guidance and planning; Support in preparing resumes and application letters; Programs to develop interview and presentation skills; Individual training at the workplace; Post placement support for as long as required.

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Flexible respite - for school holidays and after school care. For children 5-18 years (must be attending school) in Auburn, Parramatta or Holroyd LGA living at home with a carer. Contact co-ordinator for information and inclusion on mailing list for application forms for school holidays. Fees: apply for after school program and for Activities for Holiday program.

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CRS Australia - Dubbo

NSW, Australia

Formerly known as the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service. CRS Australia can help people to get a job if they have a disability, injury or health problem such as: back injury, heart condition, severe arthritis, emotional or psychological problems, speech difficulties, memory loss, head injury, learning difficulties, hearing or vision loss. CRS Australia can help by providing: advise on choosing the right job, work experience and support, training courses, and counselling. They can help people to manage disability or injury in the workplace including advice on pain management. They can also give practical advice on how to write job applications, how to prepare for interviews, and even arrange training with possible employers.

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The Macquarie and Far West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program is a service available for children and adults who have had a brain injury. This program provides assistant to people in the old Macquarie and Far West Health Regions (inpatient, outpatient, and regional visits). Services include: comprehensive assessment to identify areas of difficulty, information about the types of things to expect following a brain injury, and how to manage these difficulties, assistance to access other services and assessments (e.g. neuropsychological and medical), assistance to develop personal goals and take steps towards achieveing them, support and counselling for the person who has had the injury and their family, assistance with return to work and/or driving, assistance with insurance related matters, and education and training on the effect of traumatic brain injury

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CRS assists people with an injury or disability to gain employment. Rehabilitation programs include: assessment and treatment, improving functional abilities, on the job training, work related education, retraining for people unable to return to previous work, advice on suitable alternative employment, counselling to help with considering future choices. Note that Vocational Rehabilitation is usually free for those who have an injury or disability and receive an income support benefit from Centrelink.

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Job Centre Australia Ltd.

NSW, Australia

Disability Employment Service. The aim of the service is to place, train and support people with disabilities into open employment. Disability may include physical, sensory, intellectual or learning. Phone for an information pack to join Job Centre Australia. Transition to Work program also available for recent school leavers with a disability.

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Provides training and support to enable people with disabilities to access and use their local community. For example using banks, shopping centres and recreation activities and work skills. Referrals are referred onto an allocation committee who then will set goals with the client and decide which program will meet their needs. The centre runs about 4 different programs per day from 9 am - 3 pm.

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The Flexible Support Options Program provides short term services to people with disabilities, their families and carers. Clients must have a disability as per the Disability Services Act. Applicants to the program must have a clear goal and exit point. The type of service provided is flexible and can include for example, purchase of equipment, training, therapy, behaviour intervention services and transport. Prospective clients are encouraged to make contact with the service to discuss applications. The Flexible Support Options Program also provide a Sport, Recreation & Special Event service for people with a disability. Activities are varied and include discos, supper clubs, skill building workshops, summer sport activities and integration into existing sporting and social events. Clients who might be interested in attending any of these activities are encouraged to register their contact details and receive regular flyers and newsletters about upcoming events.

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DADHC has 4 business streams: COMMUNITY ACCESS an info/intake service including entry to Community Support Teams (CSTs), Day Programs and Respite Centres. CSTs consist of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Community Workers, Behaviour Intervention Clinicians, Community Nurses. They provide information/referral, assessment, behaviour intervention, support for carers and therapies i.e. assistance with seating, communication and eating problems. ACCOMMODATION AND RESPITE runs the group homes, residential facities and respite centres. HOMECARE helps older people/people with disabilities to continue to live independently in their homes by providing domestic support, personal care and respite for carers. It also operates the Attendant Care Program, which supports people with disabilities who need high levels of support. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING manages relationships and contact with DADHC funded service providers.

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Specialist service for children who are displaying symptoms of psychiatric illness or severe emotional or behavioural disturbance. All children need to be referred by a specialist paediatrician. School age children need to be referred by a specialist paediatrician or GP. New referrals will be prioritised by need. Urgent referrals will be seen within 5 days. Routine referrals may have a waiting period of up to 6 - 8 weeks. Work closely with school counsellors to maintain continuity of care for the child. 24hr telephone (1300 552 289) available to obtain information and advice. This is not an emergency service.

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Headway Illawarra

NSW, Australia

Headway is a service for individuals with an ABI. Initial assessmenteither at Headway or home visit. Social and leisure programs with an emphasis on community access, held weekly throughout the year, case management and individual advocacy. Community Education service provided free of charge to schools focussing on awareness and prevention.

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Noah's Ark Centre

NSW, Australia

Aims to provide a range of flexible, high quality services to children ages 0 - 8 years with special needs, and caring support to their families. Services include: Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Playgroup, Pre-school group, Toy Library, $5 per term to borrow, Play based assessment, Behaviour management, Parent support groups, Fund aids to pre-schools, Family Disability Support program - main focus on recreation. Fees: Initial Assessment $25. $10 for family membership and $35 service fee per term, costs of allied health included in membership.

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Noah's Ark Centre

NSW, Australia

Aims to provide a range of flexible, high quality services to children with special needs and caring support to their families. Ages 0 - 8 years Occupational therapy, speech pathology, Pre-school group developmental learning sessions, Toy library $5 per term to borrow. Play assessment, behaviour management parent support group, fund aids to pre-schools, Family Disability Support program - main focus on recreation Fees: Initial Assessment $25. $10 for family membership and $35 service fee per term, costs of allied health included in membership.

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Information, assessment and referral service for the support of older residents and younger people with disabilities in Mosman, their families and carers. Home visits available.

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Offers comprehensive information about MS, specialist expertise in managing MS, and a range of programs aimed at enhancing lifestyle, health and well-being. The specialist staff work in close association with the medical and health professions, government, and other organisations, to deliver a wide choice of programs. Programs and services include: *a telephone and email advice and referral service; *access to consultation, assessment and follow-up support; *Immunotherapy education, *Training and follow-up Support; *a Newly Diagnosed Program; *an Employment Support program; *consultations with MS clinic Neurologists and Urologists (by appointment); *connections to other people living with MS and local MS support groups; *recreational activities; *a library; *educational seminars; *and respite accommodation options.

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The diagnosis and assessment of preschool children who are showing a general delay in development.

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Provides services and training on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Includes Autism Information Line, early intervention services, assessment, school outreach services, employment opportunities and community options for adults. Also runs six specialised schools and over 40 satellite classes connected to mainstream schools.

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Provides information, referral, assessment, service co-ordination/case management, counselling, family support, behaviour intervention, communication therapy programs, assistance with play skills and functional living skills, seating equipment input, support with gross motor skill development and mobility, and assistance with eating and drinking problems.

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Assessment, placement and support of students with a disability into mainstream classes in Catholic Schools.

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Coordinates and supports the placement and education of students with special education needs. This includes assisting with the transition of students with disabilities into work or further education.

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CRS Australia - Bega

NSW, Australia

Rehabilitation assistance to return to work; Assessment of individual needs and abilities; Employment assistance; Tailored rehabilitation programs; Workplace safety and design.

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Public Hospital providing community based health services Monday to Friday, including: Early Childhood services; Child and Family Health; Community Nursing; Short-term post acute care services; Home care. Also provides a post natal visiting program.

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Community support teams ,providing services for children and adults with intellectual disability and their carers in your local area.Services include information and referral,assessment,case management,behaviour intervention,counselling,family support,&living skills support and assistance with seating and positioning and eating and drinking problems.

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Goulburn Family Interchange is a Host Family Respite Support Service, providing high quality care for children and adults with a disability. Care is provided in the home of the volounteer host family, but can be provided in the client's home if required.

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McDermott Centre (HACC)

NSW, Australia

Centre Based Day Care for the frail aged. Activities and meal provided. Also meals and care provided for disabled. Neighbour Aid for frail-aged. Friendly visiting service: assists with shopping and social outings. Leisure Link: social activities for young people with a disability.

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Resource centre and outreach services to: Pre-schools; Early intervention centre; Education programmes for children 0-3 years with disabilities and/or developmental delay.

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A support service to assist children and young people aged 6-18 years, with a disability and their carers. The support offered assists young people to reach their full potential enabling them to be as independent as possible in their own environments.

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Disability ACT

ACT, Australia

Provides information, referral and support services to people with disabilities, their families and carers. Services include: needs assesment and community linking service, information and referral service, supported accomodation, centre-based respite, recreational activites and ACT Taxi subsidy scheme.

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This is a disability specific service which offers specialist support and training to carers attending to the needs of people with disabilities who have complex health care requirements. The training team comprises of four clinical nurses who provide support and guidance for carers assisting people with a disability, within the metropolitan area.

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Assessment and treatment for adults and young people with mental illness or mental disorder. 24 hr crisis service available. Bi-lingual counsellors available. provides a Greek Schizophrenia support group.

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The City of Canterbury Early Childhood Intervention team is staffed by a Coordinator/Early Childhood Educator, one full time and one part speech Pathologists. The Coordinator manages the Early childhood Intervention team and supports families of children with special rights. Speech Pathology provides speech language assessments, individualized reports and intervention to children within the families homes and/or early childhood settings. Currently the waiting time is six months.

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Diagnostic and assessment services for children with a developmental delay or a suspected or identified disability living within the St George and Sutherland Shire areas.

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HeadEast

NSW, Australia

HeadEast assists people with an acquired brain injury to become more independent and to reintegrate into the community. A Community Access Worker assists individuals to set and achieve their own goals. These often include using transport independently, accessing training and education, developing recreational interests eg joining clubs and groups, finding voluntary work, accessing employment services, increasing support networks, addressing memory and organisation difficulties, achieving independence at home and in the community eg. meal preparation, budgeting and shopping. The Program targets up to 35 clients at any one time. An associated support group (Mindfields) meets on the 1st Wed of each month from 12.30pm -2.30pm at the Church in the Marketplace Bondi Junction. If clients are experiencing problems with substance abuse they must be seeking assistance to address this and be motivated to change this aspect of their lives in order to be eligible for assistance.

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A Commonwealth funded rehabilitation service aimed at assisting people with injuries or disabilities to obtain or retain work. Rehabilitation may include comprehensive assessment, vocational counselling, on-the-job training, and retraining. Physical up-grade programs can also be developed which aim to improve work conditioning and monitoring of return to work programs.

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