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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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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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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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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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Oct 2008
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Psychology
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Novita Children's Services
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| 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
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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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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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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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Jun 2008
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Toy and resource centre
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| Publisher: |
Novita Children's Services
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The services provided by the Novita Toy and Therapy Library are described, and the eligibility and the means by which people can borrow items is explained.
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Jun 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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Jun 2008
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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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Jun 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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| Description: |
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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Jun 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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Apr 2008
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Contract: 1 July 2007- 30 June 2012
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| Publisher: |
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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Disability - volunteer support
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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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| Title: |
Acquired Brain Injury Program
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| Publisher: |
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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| Date: |
Jan 2008
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Physiotherapy
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| Publisher: |
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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Rehabilitation Service
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| Publisher: |
Novita Children's Services
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| Description: |
Information is provided about the specialist service for providing equipment for Novita clients.
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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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