Directory of Services 2019
Southern Sydney Transition Careers EXPO 2019
Careers & Lifestyle Options for People with a (Dis)ability Associated Events: To be held at the NDIS Parent Information Session Endeavour Sports High School SHARKS LEAGUES CLUB, CRONULLA 12-2pm in the hall Tuesday 18th June 2019 Tuesday 4th June 2019 NDIS-NDIA Update - Endeavour Sports High School 12-2pm in the hall EXPO: 9.00am – 3.30pm Tuesday 2nd July 2019 (free admission)
Southern Sydney Transition Careers EXPO 2020 - Date to be advised General Services: Low Support: Medicare Uni, TAFE, NDCO, Employment, DES Centrelink Companion Card
Leisure, Recreation, Community Services
Department of Education
Entrance
High Support: SLES, Social and Community Participation
We acknowledge and thank the following for their support: - Nova Employment - Kafahilda - Civic Industries - IDF (Intellectual Disability Foundation) - NDCO (National Disability Coordination Officer) - Sutherland Council - Kwik Kopy - Sharks Leagues Club - AFFORD (Australian Foundation For Disability)
Directory of Services 2019
The Southern Sydney Transition Careers EXPO 2019 for senior students & school leavers with disabilities will be held at the Sharks Leagues Club - on Tuesday 4 June 2019 from 9am until 3.30pm.
This Directory provides information about services for people with disabilities in the Sutherland Shire area and includes services in neighbouring areas such as St George and Bankstown. Many providers attend the EXPOs, however many other service providers are included in the Directory.
The Department of Education Support Teacher Transition supports schools in the Sutherland local government area to assist students with disabilities in their final years of school with their School to Work Planning. A major part of this program is for the students to prepare for post school and attend this Transition Careers EXPO. The EXPO provides opportunities for the students to access information regarding further education, career and vocational pathways from government, employment, leisure, recreational and respite services. This EXPO also welcomes ex-students and adults in the community who have disabilities and provides opportunities for them to access a broader range of services.
• NDIS – The National Disability Insurance Scheme: www.ndis.gov.au; phone: 1800 800 110 Fact sheets: www.ndis.gov.au/people-disability-fact-sheets-and-publications.html • NDIA – National Disability Insurance Agency.
Below is a definition of the NDIS and NDIA (which has been in place since 1 July 2017).
The NDIS supports people with a permanent and significant disability which affects their ability to take part in everyday activities. Services will assist in identifying supports needed in order to live their lives and help achieve goals including independence, involvement in the community, education, health, employment and well-being. It offers assistance with choices, control, certainty and support. It may also focus on early intervention. The NDIS is a cross jurisdictional reform to be delivered and administered by the NDIA, which is a Commonwealth statutory agency established under the Commonwealth and Companies Act 1997 (CAV Act).
The Department of Education Public Schools NSW, Nova Employment and the EXPO committee have assisted in the production of the Directory 2019 and the presentation of the EXPO.
© 2019 NSW Department of Education. No part of this publication can be reproduced without the permission of the NSW Department of Education. Editor: Lilian Barter, Support Teacher Transition. School Services Directorate. Ph: 9524 0615 Endeavour Sports High School.
Inclusion in this Directory is not necessarily a recommendation of a service. This booklet is a collation of information about service providers collected from various sources. It is up to the user to verify the suitability, accuracy and completeness of any information contained herein. Contents
Useful Weblinks 2-3
Government Services 4 5-6 Disability Employment Services (DES) (Employment Agencies) 7-10 NDIS – SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) Social & Community Participation NDIS – Planning, Management and Advocacy 11 12 Supported Employment Worksites (Formerly ADEs) 13-14 Residential / Accommodation Options / Short Stay Accommodation (Respite) / Care Services
Recreation and Leisure Services 15-19
Equipment Services 20-21
Services for People with Disabilities 22-28
Autism, ASD Services and Information 29
Youth Services / Drug & Alcohol Hotlines 30-31
Mental Health Services and Help Lines 32-34
Further Education and Vocational Training 35
Careers & Employment 36
TAFE NSW (Sydney area) - Head Teachers / Consultants 37
(South Western Sydney area) - Head Teachers / Consultants 38
Universities 39-40 Checklist 41
Acronyms 42
Inclusion in this Directory is not necessarily a recommendation of a service. This booklet is a collation of information about service providers and has been collated from various sources. It is up to the user to verify suitability, accuracy and completeness of any information contained within.
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Useful Web Links containing further information www.abilityfocused.com NDIS provider to assist in hiring support workers. E [email protected] www.adcet.edu.au/autism-transition New NDCO resource in how to transition into Tertiary Education, case studies, employment etc. www.adcet.edu.au A variety of information to peruse. www.asperger.asn.au Asperger Syndrome information site. www.benevolent.org.au Many ADHC and FACS services (Disability Community Support) – [email protected] www.thebrainary.com Browse for information www.bullyingnoway.gov.au Information and resource site to assist in the management of bullying. www.Choosingyourpath:disclosureIt’sapersonal decision Google for information. Information on disclosure. www.deafjobs.com.au Assistance and information for people with a hearing impairment. www.deafnessforum.org.au Deafness forum provides a source of general information for the hearing impaired. www.deafsocietynsw.org.au Information and courses for people with hearing impairment. www.DEEWAR:goingtouni Information for students wanting to go to uni or engage in other higher education. www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au Official advisory body of the NSW Government. Addresses issues such as accommodation & transport. www.disabilityemploymentservices.com Google for information (make sure you’re looking at NSW). www.disabilityhotline.net.au Links to Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS). www.disabilityloop Information from people with disability and their families. NDIS and other websites. dsq-sds.org Disabilities studies quarterly (DSQ) is the journal of the society for disabilities studies (SDS). It is a multidisciplinary, international and journal of interest to social scientists. www.eduapps.org Free assistive technologies, support academic planning. www.education.gov.au/higher-education-disability- Informative site for supports in higher education. support-programme www.esafety.gov.au Online cyber safety guide. Employment, activities, resources and practical advice. www.facs.nsw.gov.au General information. www.get ready for study and work An NDCO initiative – lots of information covering a wide range of vocational areas. www.headspace.org.au Centres throughout Australia – on line help – other information, e.g. www.headspace.org.au/jobs www.healthinsite.gov.au A wide range of up-to-date information on health and wellbeing. Ideas.org.au/services/ Information on Disability & Education Awareness Services (IDEAS). www.jeder.com.au Independent, not-for-profit, person centred approach to NDIS planning. (Living my way-getting prepared) Jeder.com.au/planning-for-the-ndis Information for PWD/ mental health and family members www.lifestart.org.au Inclusion for young people with a disability, NDIS. Ph 9364 01211 www.mediband.com.au Medical alert, allergy bracelets & wallet cards including multilingual & write on options. www.missionaustralia.com.au A range of services based in Sydney and other areas. www.mychoicematters.org.au Information on planning for the NDIS, workshops, My Learning Matters.
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Useful Web Links containing further information www.ndis.gov.au NDIS website, information on the NDIS. www.ndisrights.org.au Fact sheets and legal information regarding the NDIS. planpartners.net Help in planning for the NDIS. Ph 1300 333 700. E [email protected] www.sfnsw.org.au Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW, Mental Health information and links. www.sgshomelesshelp.org.au St George and Sutherland Homeless Help (accommodation and other assistance). www.shireparents.com.au A website of general information for parents re services, articles, case studies, local news & events. www.spinalhub.com.au Useful resources about spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, community resources and social networking features. www.sscci.org.au/calendar-of-local-events Notices & events in the Sutherland Shire www.ssci.org.au/noticeboard Notices & out of area events pertaining to disability. Studyassist.gov.au Information source for prospective and continuing higher education students regarding Government Assistance for financing tertiary studies. www.synapse.org.au To share information between people with ABI (brain Injury). Ph 1800 673 074 www.uws.edu.au/ndco/getready A "kick-start" for high school students with disabilities who are thinking of going to uni. Tips, hints and links. www.wrongplanet.net Wrongplanet is a web community designed for individuals (and parents and doctors of those) with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, ADHD and other PDDs (Pervasive Developmental Disorders). www.whatdegreewhichuniversity.com A site which compares universities and degrees in Sydney.
NDCO - useful weblinks for parents and carers of school leavers: pubsites.uws.edu.au/ndco/pdf/Resources/get-ready-parent-guidebook.pdf pubsites.uws.edu.au/ndco/links/resources.htm Equity Access Scholarships (University): www.uac.edu/eas/
Directory 2019 is available to Sutherland Council for its website on request. It may also be available on Southern Sydney BEN and the NDCO websites.
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details For further information contact the local council directory of services Sutherland Council: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au Centrelink – 15-21 President Ave Access Team 132468 For Job Capacity Assessments, Career Caringbah 2229 Call Centre People with disabilities and carers. Information Centres and other enquiries: 430 Forest Rd 132 717 132468 Access team will guide through a range of www.centrelink.gov.au Hurstville 2220 Disabilities services. Enquire re other areas. Support (DHS pin Department of Health Services (DHS) 36 Eton St Sutherland number required).132468 www.humanservices.gov.au PO Box 506 Carer information Sutherland 1499 Child Protection Help Line 132 111 To report a child in serious danger. Department of Juvenile Justice (NSW) Level 2. 20 Lee St., 8346 1333Switch 8346 1560 [email protected] Sydney 2000 www.juvenilejustice.nsw.gov.au FACS (Family & Community Services) Sutherland – Reception S: 8536 1111 8536 1199 Safety and wellbeing of young people, www.facs.nsw.gov.au 3-5 Stapleton St., 2232 8303 7600 General addressing disability. Aboriginal & people at Hurstville – H: 9585 7222 9585 7333 risk. 12 Butler Rd., 2220 Home Care Service of NSW – Sutherland Level1 Suite1 37 PO Box 341 1800 290 989 PAleop le iwi hbth dis iabi lities an d frail aged, Belmont St Sutherland 1499 assessment for eligibility needed. Sutherland Sutherland 2232 area. Home Modification Solutions Unit 32. 65-75 Manager 9524 1100 9524 1360 Home modification & maintenance for [email protected] Captain Cook Drive people with disabilities (& frail aged) and www.homemods.org.au Caringbah 2229 their carers to remain in their homes. NDIS Legal – Criminal Justice Support Network. Suite 204 370 Pitt St., Administration 9318 0144 9318 2887 1300 665 908 – 24 hour service at night and IDRS – Intellectual Disability Rights Service Sydney 2000 Officer weekends for support at a police station. [email protected] 1300 665 908 Government funded and linked to the Law www.idrs.org.au Society. Life Without Barriers Level 1 Contact 9508 4000 Shared and supported living, lifestyle [email protected] 81 Railway Pde., supports, support coordination, NDIS www.lwb.org.au Rockdale 2216 assistance. Full range of services. Living Life My way – My Choice Matters 9211 2605 Research & exercise greater choice and [email protected] control in preparation for transition to the www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/about_us/strategies/life_my_way 1800 144 653 NDIS. Sutherland Shire Council Communities Locked Bag 17 Community 9710 0159 9710 0594 People with a disability, older people, carers, [email protected] Sutherland 1499 Development disability service organisations. www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community- www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/OurComm Support-Services/People -with-a-Disability unity/Community Directory
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DES Disability Employment Services – (Employment Agencies) www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/programmes-services/disability-employment-services Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details
There are 2 levels of DES – Disability Management Service DMS, support given for 6-12 months after commencement of employment. Employment Supported Service ESS, support given for 18-24 months after commencement of employment. Aboriginal Employment Strategy Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islanders with or
Ltd. (ESS & DMS) Level 5, 28 Foveaux St., Career Recruitment without disabilities. Training, mentoring, 8571 0999 [email protected] Surrey Hills 2010 Officer interviews, resumes. Job travel, clothing 1300 855 347 www.aes.org.au assistance, traineeships/apprenticeships. Advance Diversity Services 15-64 years. Mild intellectual and learning [email protected] 552 Princes Hwy., 9597 5455 9567 3326 difficulties. ABI, mental health. Job matching, help www.sgmrc.org.au Rockdale 2216 Rita for job seekers & employers. Ongoing support. PO Box 381 Team Leader Can assist in finding part time or casual work out Sutherland & St George areas of school hours and in school holidays. Can assist with TAFE registration, white, blue & green cards & CALD community.
AFFORD Employment Bankstown, Liverpool, Support for people with disability to find AFFORD [email protected] Fairfield & Blacktown. 1300 233 673 employment. www.afford.com.au Employment
APM – Advanced Personnel Suite 2a, Level 1 Kathryn Broadhurst 9521 6600 9542 3893 Assists people with a disability, injury, mental Management (ESS & DMS) health, other health conditions, learning & (Serendipity Pty Ltd) 41 Eton St., Sutherland 2232 Employment Consultant/ 0439 223 413 School Specialist intellectual difficulties, ASD & hearing [email protected] Also at Caringbah and Hurstville impairment, to find and sustain employment. www.apm.net.au Experienced employment consultant works with
school students, youth & stakeholders. Break Thru Employment People 29/94 Beamish St., 1800 767 212 Employment support, disability support NDIS, Solutions Campsie 2194 (enter Sixth Ave) General emotional wellbeing, training and [email protected] Suite 303, Level 3 Manager development. www.breakthru.org.au 806-812 Anzac Pde, Maroubra 2035 Cerebral Palsy Alliance 1300 888 378 9586 1877 Therapy services and supports. NDIS. Check penshurstadmin@cerebral 469 Forest Road Services website for a range of services. palsy.org.au 9586 1077 Penshurst 2222 Penshurst www.cerebralpalsy.org.au
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DES Disability Employment Services – (Employment Agencies) Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Job Support (ESS) Suite 102 (level1) Sutherland, St George, Sydney Metropolitan [email protected] 1-5 Commercial Rd., Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disability. Referral Officer 9150 8888 www.jobsupport.org.au Kingsgrove 2208 Glen Harbidge – Assessment officer at PO Box 429 Kingsgrove 1480 Sutherland [email protected] Max Employment Sutherland Suite 504&505 Endeavour All disabilities. Pathways to employment. Job (ESS, DMS) House 3-5 Stapleton Ave., 9574 8200 9574 8299 Services, assistance in finding work, links with [email protected] Sutherland 2232 other services as needed. www.maxemployment.com.au ORS Group Pty Ltd 304-318 The Kingsway Sutherland Shire & St George. Job seekers with (DMS & ESS) Caringbah 2229 1800 000 677 an injury, illness, mental illness or disability. [email protected] Level 1, 430 Forest Rd., Site Manager 9191 3809 www.orsgroup.com.au Caringbah Addresses barriers to employment and supports Hurstville 2220 people in establishing work opportunities. SCIWorkforce (ESS) HO: 1 JenniferSt., Sydney and surrounding areas. Specialist with Spinal [email protected] Little Bay 2036 Manager Cord Injuries. Employment and vocational services for www.scia.org.au 9661 8855 9661 9598 PO Box 397 Matraville 2036 people with a physical and sensory disability. 1800 819 775 Employment Advocacy. NDIS. Salvation Army Employment Plus www.employmentplus.com.au Centre Manager National Office 136 123 A National service, free of charge and not for profit. TAFE Student Association Research Careers Connect Try: CareersConnect@SI TAFE NSW Campuses Legal Centre for further information. 9217 5473
Vision Australia (ESS) all offices Sydney Metropolitan. Low vision and Blindness. [email protected] 301 Kingsway Caringbah 2229 Manager 1300 847 466 Assist with finding employment, ongoing support & www.visionaustralia.org training, work place assessments, assist with C’bah:8525 9085 Government grants, text training, orientation and mobility. Assist with NDIS.
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NOVA DES (Disability Employment Service), SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) and Transition Organisation Address Contact Phone Local number Other Details IN RECOGNITION OF THE GENEROUS SUPPORT IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS EDITION OF DIRECTORY 2019, WE DEDICATE THIS PAGE TO NOVA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. NOVA Employment & NOVA Transition – Level 1, Unit 10 General Sabiha Bankstown Enquiries: 398 Chapel Rd., School to Employment Ramzan www.novaemployment.com.au Bankstown Pathways Manager 1300 Ability www.transition.com.au Phil Duren (1300 224 548) 8713 9900 2200. www.focusonability.com.au 0424 503 625 02 8886 5800
Nova Employment & NOVA Transition – General
Caringbah School to Employment Gemma Suite 1A 20-26 President Enquiries: www.novaemployment.com.au Pathways Manager 1300 Ability Matheson www.transition.com.au Ave., Caringbah 2229 Phil Duren (1300 224 548) 9535 8800 www.focusonability.com.au 0424 503 625 02 8886 5800
Nova Employment & NOVA Transition – General
Engadine Enquiries: Disability Employment Service (DES ESS) Shop 3. 25 Station School to Employment Marie Green NOVA Transition To Work (TTW) www.novaemployment.com.au Pathways Manager 1300 Ability 9508 4400 www.transition.com.au St., Engadine 2233 NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Phil Duren (1300 224 548) www.focusonability.com.au NDIS funded employment supports 0424 503 625 02 8886 5800
Nova Employment & NOVA Transition – General If you have a disability and employment is Suite 1-3, Level 2. School to Employment Enquiries: Julie Multari Campbelltown one of your goals – come and see us www.novaemployment.com.au 178-180 Queen St Pathways Manager 1300 Ability Yvette Bucior Phil Duren 4632 3300 www.transition.com.au Campbelltown 2560. (1300 224 548) 0424 503 625 www.focusonability.com.au 02 8886 5800
Nova Employment & NOVA Transition – General Bill Dennaoui Hurstville Level 5, 34 MacMahon St School to Employment Enquiries: www.novaemployment.com.au Hurstville 2220 Pathways Manager Rehab 1300 Ability Dennaoui www.transition.com.au Phil Duren (1300 224 548) www.focusonability.com.au 0424 503 625 8568 7700 02 8886 5800
Nova Employment & NOVA Transition – General
Rockdale School to Employment Enquiries: Rachel 631 Princes Highway 1300 Ability www.novaemployment.com.au Pathways Manager Hampshire Rockdale 2216 (1300 224 548) www.transition.com.au Phil Duren 02 8886 5800 9508 4400 www.focusonability.com.au 0424 503 625 02 8886 5800
Transition To Work (TTW) and School Learn about the world of work? Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Find a job that suits your skills and abilities? available at all sites. Ring to enquire. Meet new people and make new friends? Call 8886 5800 and ask for Meg, Karen or Sara. All disabilities including hearing.
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NDIS – SLES (School Leavers Employment Supports) and Social & Community Participation Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details NDIS Information line – 1800 800110 Website: www.ndis.gov.au AFFORD Marrickville, Prestons, Customer Care NDIS SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports). [email protected] Riverstone, Minchinbury, Manager 1300 233673 NDIS funded employment supports. Transport may be www.afford.com.au Fairfield, Penrith, Ingleburn negotiated, case by case. Support services under the NDIS, implementation Ability Options Philippa Carbonari 1300 422 454 of NDIS plans, support coordination, direct Suite1.14 29-31 Lexington (General) [email protected] Support and supports, clinical supports, coordinators available. Drive Bella Vista 2153 coordination 8811 1777 www.abilityoptions.org.au (Head Office) Employment, connecting health. Autism Spectrum Australia – Adults and school leavers with Autism Spectrum (ASPECT) Manager Disorder, communication, social interaction and [email protected] 9597 3142 www.autismspectrum.org.au 20-22 The Avenue developmental difficulties. Assistance with NDIS. Ave., Hurstville 2220 1800 277 328 Choose and Connect offers a broad range of (General) services. www.autismspectrum.org.au/chooseandconnect Believability H.O: 17/87-91 Campbell St., Service largely in the Sutherland area. [email protected] Liverpool 2170 Michael Cham 0428 629 131 Employment, Social and Community Participation, www.believability.com.au Sutherland: support coordination, daily living activities. Website and Sutherland address under NDIS. review. Phone best contact.
Break Thru Employment – See Disability Employment Services – DES page for NDIS supports. CASS – Chinese Australian
Services Society 44-50 Sixth Ave., Social & CP programs for young people from Chinese 9789 4587 9718 6357 [email protected] Campsie 2194 speaking background. Other services. Can assist with www.cass.org.au enquiries re the NDIS process.
Civic Disability Services Ltd 101-103 Cawarra Rd Caringbah 1300 692 484 [email protected] 9575 1900 Full range of services for school leavers and others PO Box 2230 Taren Point 2229 1800 253 743 Caringbah with disabilities. Social & CP Sutherland, self- www.civic.org.au Client Relationship Cnr East & Moore Streets 8539 7297 managed, SLES, Caringbah. In-school programs Officer and Active Ageing. Transport may be negotiated. Sutherland 2232 (CP) 85397297 Sutherland Deaf Society TTW Level 4,69 Phillip St., NDIS supports individualised as needed. Flexible [email protected] Parramatta 2150 8833 3600 choices, links to other organisations, equipment, 8833 3699 www.deafsocietynsw.org.au resume writing, interview prep, interpreter, access Skype: deafsocietyofnsw PO Box 1300 TTY88333691 to internet. Speech and signing. SLES available. Parramatta 2124. SMS0427741420 Free shuttle bus from Parramatta station. 76 Harley Cres Disability Services Australia Condell Park 2200 Head Office 9791 6599 9796 3101 Low, Med and High Support all disabilities. Autism [email protected] Programs available. Range of supports, outreach www.dsa.org.au Unit 10, 16 – 18 (Customer services Sydney metropolitan area. Transport may Options Manager connections) be negotiated. Northumberland Rd, Morgan Caringbah 2229 1300 372 121 Possible move within the Sutherland Shire in 2019.
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NDIS – SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) and Social & Community Participation Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Employment Solutions - Suite1, Level1, Covers metro area. A division of cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Alliance 17-21 Macquarie St 9635 4800 9635 7600 Alliance Employment Solutions. Job placement Google Cerebral Palsy Alliance Parramatta 2150 1300 888 378 agency, open employment, job matching, for information. assessment, vocational counseling, placement & [email protected] H.O.187 Allambie Rd 9975 8000 ongoing support. SLES. Allambie Heights 2100 1300 888 378
Greenacres 4229 2666 [email protected] 2/4 Ralph Black Drive Range of services. Transport from Helensburgh may North Wollongong (main number) www.greenacres.net.au Manager be negotiated. 3 ADEs in Wollongong area. Also for PO Box 1419 Illawarra students. Activities, personal care, short Wollongong 2500 1800 462 446 term accommodation.
House With No Steps Social & CP. Individual Plans for Inclusion
[email protected] 75 Queens Road, 1300 538 745 & Integration into the Community. www.hwns.com.au Hurstville 2220 Manager (Centralised Transport may be negotiated. number) 0458 494 068 Hurstville – Day Service Learning & Skills (Tania mobile) Respite service: [email protected] Job Support Transition to Work Level 2, Suite 201 Preparation for open employment through Alison McGlynn [email protected] 1-5 Commercial Rd explicit on-site teaching of work skills. Regional Manager alison.mcglynn@jobsupport 9554 9555 Kingsgrove 2208 South. Sutherland, St George, Sydney .org.au PO Box 42 SLES Manager Metropolitan. Lower mild/ moderate www.jobsupport.org.au Kingsgrove 1480 intellectual disability & Down Syndrome. Lifestyle Solutions H.O. 33 Fern St., 1800 634 748 Social & CP supports Self managed and person [email protected] Islington 2296 centred, statewide. Accommodation, NDIS www.lifestylesolutions.org.au supports.
New Era Independent Living Social & CP – Moderate Intellectual Disability. Centre 123 Flora St Sutherland 2232 Customer PO Box 558 9575 1900 9545 1585 Site and Community based programs. Active [email protected] Service Co- Sutherland 1499 1800 253 743 Ageing and Lifestyle choices programs. NDIS. www.civic.org.au ordinator Northcott Head Office – 1 Fennel St Manager 1800 818 286 NDIS supports including pre-planning. COS [email protected] Parramatta 2150 Parramatta (Coordination Of Supports) Range of services for [email protected] *69 Payten Ave Beth Heng 9750 4466 people with physical also intellectual disabilities. [email protected] Roselands 2196 Roselands Accommodation, paediatric outreach (PSO), Social & *L2, 12 Butler Rd [email protected] Penny Lalor SLES 8568 8000 CP (Roselands and Hurstville), SLES (Hurstville). www.northcott.com.au Hurstville 2220 Ann-Louise Barton CP Hurstville 1:1 employment support. Therapies. All disabilities, Centre based at Hurstville. No transport at this stage.
Nova Employment Caringbah, Engadine, Hurstville, Rockdale, Bankstown and Campbelltown. See the Nova DES and SLES page. 9
NDIS – SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) and Social & Community Participation Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details SGSCC DisAbility A range of NDIS supports. 15 years to aged people (formerly known as St George & 127-129 Sutherland Rd., Paula Kendall 8543 7429 with disabilities, moderate to exceptional support Sutherland Community College) Jannali 2226 (Disabilities) (Angela Rose maternity needs. A range of courses, Social & CP & SLES, disability@sgscc 5528 3344 leave till April) Flexible Social & CP supports with a focus on www.sgscc.edu.au PO Box 404 Jannali 2226 (General) 8543 7447 functional life skills. Sunnyhaven NDIS person centred plans. All disabilities,Social & CP
[email protected] 35 Beach St., Day Programs Site Based & Community Access Service (CAS) 9588 5433 9588 5066 www.sunnyhaven.org.au Kogarah 2217 Manager programs. Accommodation. Transport may be negotiated. See Coffee Club in leisure and rec page Go to NDIS section for support coordination and to download NDIS workbook. Sunnyfield 8977 8811 Range of services, lifetime care & support, attendant Bexley Day Options Program (HO) [email protected] 81-83 New Illawarra Rd., care. NDIS support. See Respite Services for centre 8977 8810 based respite. Switch: 1300 588 688. No transport www.sunnyfield.org.au Bexley North 2207 (Bexley) provided. No wheelchair access.
Sylvanvale 874-876 Rawson Ave 1300244577 All disabilities – High/Mod Support Sutherland also at [email protected] Sutherland 2232. Kogarah. Centre, Community based and www.sylvanvale.com.au PO Box 29 Sutherland 1499 Sandy Wade 9542 5891 Individualised programs. Transport may be negotiated as part of the package. NDIS supports. The Disability Trust 248 The Boulevarde Contact re new readiness for work programs and [email protected] 9540 3011 supports in 2018. NDIS support. Miranda 2228 Michael Chapman www.disabilitytrust.org.au PO Box 474 Miranda 1490
Wesley Disability Support 180 The Kingsway NDIS supports Michelle Rogers 9544 2357 9544 2137 Services Email as required: Woolooware 2230 Social & CP. Centre and/or community based 0409 083 319 person centred programs. Extensive consultation [email protected] 162 Sylvania Rd., with clients and families. Transport may be Michelle Rogers 9544 2357 9544 2137 Sylvania 2224 0409 083 319 negotiated. Community living support, www.wesleymission.org.au accommodation and short stay services. 9554 9953 9554 3702 8 Warrarong St., Michelle Rogers 0409 083 319 Beverly Hills 2209
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NDIS Planning, Plan Management and Advocacy Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Plan Funding Management options: (Many services will assist in preplanning and plan management. Families need to ask the service of their choice if they require this). • Self managed: Take control of all elements of the plan, invoices, service agreements, make sure that service providers are paid with your funds. • Plan managed: Use an organization to manage NDIS funding and pay service providers. • Agency (NDIA) managed: Use NDIS registered service providers. These providers make pay request for services from the NDIA. • NDIS managed: The NDIS will manage your service providers and funds. You can only use NDIS registered service providers. Categories: Core e.g. daily life, accessing the community; Capital e.g. expenses; Capacity Building e.g. vocational (SLES), skills, therapies, planning, behavior supports. Access to Care Level 1/398 Chapel Rd Charbel Tadros 1300 997 068 NDIS registered provider. Support coordination,plan [email protected] Bankstown 2200 8859 2459 management, accommodation, community participation, www.accesstocare.com.au (another outlet in the city) home/yard maintenance. Auscare Support 1800 940 515 Plan management, paperwork, support coordination, [email protected] connect, link and simplify the legalities with signing www.auscaresupport.com.au service agreements. Benevolent Society Level 5, 7-10 The Avenue 1800236 762 NDIS Support Centre www.bensoc.org.au 2220 Hurstville Breakthru 1800 767 212 Support coordination, access supports and services which 11reakthrough.org.au you choose, monitor progress, manage finances.
Family Advocacy May be able to help with Reviews and Appeals regarding [email protected] NDIS plans. General Advocacy in Southern Sydney Intellectual Disability Rights Service; Council for Intellectual Disability; People with Look them up on their websites and contact them for Disability Australia, Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association. information on how they can be of assistance. LAC – Local Area Coordination Vinnies LAC Office Drop in sessions. Book on Miranda 1, 38-40 Urunga Pde Miranda https://lac-dropin-session.eventbrite.com.au Hurstville 2, 34 Macmahon St Hurstville Connection desk at Sutherland Hospital 1800 794 934 Living My Way Base: Menai 1800 626 799 Plan preparation, support with pre planning, NDIS plan [email protected] created and approved. Plan reviews. www.livingmyway.org.au NDSP - National Disability Level 7 1800 636 377 For people with NDIS funding category 14. Support Partners 91 Phillip Street Registered Plan Management provider. Manage claims, [email protected] Parramatta 2150 0419 196 922 payments and administration of NDIS budget. www.ndsp.com.au Invoices managed by email. Plan Management Partners Base: Rhodes 1300 333 700 Independent, plan management, administration, also [email protected] support coordination. planpartners.com.au Supported Decision Making 8688 6070 Request can be made to have someone provide support in www.publicguardian.justice.nsw.gov.au making decisions about services and building capacity through their NDIS package.
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Supported Employment Worksites – (formerly Australian Disability Enterprises) Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details General Information: Contacts - * Centrelink 132 850; www.centrelink.gov.au * General Information www.ade.org.au
AFFORD Marrickville, Ingleburn, NDIS funded ‘Finding and Keeping a Job’ [email protected] Customer 1300 233 673 Prestons,Minchinbury, Supported Employment. www.afford.com.au Minto, Care Manager Civic Industries 101-103 Cawarra Rd Supported employment, packaging, assembly, [email protected] Caringbah 2229 Client 1300 692 484 1800 253 743 labeling, kitting, mail outs, lawn mowing, car washing, www.civic.org.au Relationship PO Box 2230 Taren Point 2229 Officer shredding, liquid filling. DSA 247 King St Contact 1300 372 121 Light manufacturing, packaging and assembly. Packing [email protected] Mascot 2020 cutlery for 27 airlines. Also Condell Park. www.dsa.org.au IDF of St George All disabilities. Supported employment for [email protected] 50 Beach St., Kogarah 2217 Janet Thorley Manager 8566 2800 adults, packaging and distribution. [email protected] Jacque Harborne – Work Experience www.idfstgeorge.org.au Jacque Harborne Service Division Janet Thorley – Employment IDF of St George Janet Thorley 8566 2800 Provides activities to nurture development or the Arncliffe Activity Hub 35 Firth St., Arncliffe 2205 enjoyment of life through recreational and social skills
IDF of St George Janet Thorley 8566 2800 Saturday social program meeting fortnightly, growing IDF Connect 35 Firth St., Arncliffe 2205 independence by connecting with the community. IDF of St George 8566 2800 Provides 1:2 support in developing skills around Skill Development Cooking Classes Janet Thorley 35 Firth St., Arncliffe 2205 hygiene, safety, preparation and much more. IDF of St George Bayside Garden Rockdale. Supported employment for adults with a Centre (formerly Rockdale Community 41 Beach St., disability, plant nursery duties. Low to medium support Nursery) Kogarah 2217 Jacque Harborne 8566 2800 [email protected] Sylvanvale Catering Service Boystown [email protected] 35A Waratah Rd Vanessa Qualified training and meaningful employment [email protected] Hospitality 9520 0355 9520 1690 for people with an intellectual disability. Catering for Engadine 2233 Manager www.sylvanvale.com.au PO Box 29 individuals, Christmas and for functions. Sutherland 1499 Sylvanvale Caringbah Craft Centre Shaun Low to medium care needs. Woodworking, assembly, [email protected] 20 Dudley Ave., Ferguson 9525 9461 sanding, painting, sales, toy design and construction, caringbahcraftcentre.com.au Caringbah 2229 Site manager 1300 244 577 social activities and skill development. NDIS provider. sylvanvale.com.au 0408 433 386 NDIS support item # 04_107_0136_6_1
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Residential / Accommodation / Short Stay and Care Services Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Ability Options Accommodation & Outreach services, leaving care Suite 1. 14 29-31 [email protected] 1300 422 454 services and case management. Lexington Drive Bella www.abilityoptions.org.au Check website, look under NDIS for supported living. Vista 2153
AFFORD – see Australian Disability Enterprises page Benevolent Society Level 5, 7-11 The NDIS Support Centre 1800 236 762 Emergency (also after hours) and short term respite Avenue for all carers & PWD. Information about community www.bensoc.org.au Hurstville 2220 Emergency 1800 052 222 services. Sutherland and other areas. Civic Disability Services Ltd. 10 1-103 Cawarra Rd Shared Accommodation in home & centre based. Short [email protected] Caringbah 2229 1300 692 484 term & emergency. Residential & Short Stay services for www.civic.org.au P0 Box 2230 Client Relationship 1800 253 743 9575 1999 adults with disabilities 18+ Frail aged care. Sites at Taren Point 2229 Officer Woolooware & Caringbah. Flexible respite. House with No Steps – [email protected]; see NDIS services page.
Homeless Persons Info Centre (City of Online or phone Sydney) – 7 days a week 9am – 10pm enquiries or Assessment, referrals and repairs for housing www.housingpathways.nsw.gov.au applications 1800 422 322 for people over 18 years who are homeless or www.housing.nsw.gov.au (general, click on at risk of being homeless. Aboriginal services. ‘Contact Us’ top of the page for list of services) Mable (formerly Better Caring) Suite 810. 46-56 Contact Any type of caring needs, manage links and suitability. [email protected] Kippax Street 1300 736 573 Disability, aged care. NDIS support. Affordable, flexible, www.bettercaring.com.au Surry Hills 2010 quality support and care. Mable (formerly Carers NSW) 10/213 Miller St., Information & referrals for older & young carers. Young www.carersnsw.asn.au North Sydney 2016 1800 242 636 carers facebook. Margaret House Respite Care Services 78 Coonong Rd., Children 5-18 with an intellectual disability. Short (St Vincent de Paul) Gymea 2227 Service Manager 9540 1762 term, homelike, centre based. NDIS. [email protected]
Northcott Short Stay accommodation for people with 1800 818 286 [email protected] 69 Payton Ave disabilities 7 – 65 years. Weekends & school Beth Heng (Beth 9750 4466) 9750 6687 [email protected] Roselands 2196 holidays. NDIS supports at all locations. www.northcott.com.au Also a post school site.
3 Bridges Community 1300 bridges Respite, short term and emergency (broker [email protected] 23 St Georges Rd, Respite Coordinator 327434 service). Vacation care, before & after school [email protected] Penshurst 2222 9580 4487 PO Box 152 Children’s Services care, carer & young adults support groups. www.3bridges.com (3 Bridges Menai, Carrs Park, Arncliffe & Penshurst) Penshurst 2222 Admin Coordinator
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Residential / Accommodation / Short Stay and Care Services Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details
Project Youth (formerly Shire Wide Youth 91A Kiora Rd Services) Accommodation & Mentoring Street outreach Miranda 2228 Youth support [email protected] 9525 7919 9525 1991 service. Court support. Drop in service, enquire PO Box 333 worker www.projectyouth.org.au Miranda 1490 re school holiday program. Also Menai & Kurnell St George and Sutherland Live at Home People with disabilities and their carers. (Benevolent Society) Level 2, 7-11 Manager 9504 6600 9585 8423 Sutherland & St George. Support, case www.bensoc.org.au The Avenue management & Live at Home program. Aboriginal 1800 236 762 services. NDIS assistance. Hurstville 2220 (general) Sunnyfield 21 Cook St 1300 588 688 NDIS Shared Living, short term and extended 9524 1736 [email protected] Caringbah 2229 Service Manager accommodation, before and after school care 6 - www.sunnyfield.org.au Met South 17 yrs. Weekend and holiday programs. Accessible bathrooms. Other areas. Sunnyhaven Disability Services Sylvania and St George respite options, respite [email protected] Accommodation service, group homes, 18+ years. 404 Princes Hwy., 9544 7986 9588 5066 www.sunnyhaven.org.au Sylvania 2224 Manager (Go to Services; Short Term Accommodation; click 9588 5433 (35 Beach St ., Kogarah 2217. 9588 5433) on green brochure ‘button’ for more information). Sylvanvale 2 Mikarie Place Purpose built accommodation services Over 18 Manager [email protected] Kirrawee 2232 years. Sutherland and St George & other areas. 1300 244 577 9521 3610 www.sylvanvale.com.au PO Box 29 All Disabilities, mod/high support. Saturday, Sutherland 1499 overnight and in-home. NDIS/NDIA
The Disability Trust 248 The Activities for Adolescents & Adults with [email protected] Boulevarde Respite 9540 3011 9540 3032 disabilities in Sutherland and St George. Respite www.disabilitytrust.org.au Miranda 2228. Coordinator PO Box 474 and recreational activities. NDIS supports. Miranda 1490 Uniting Care H.O. 220 Pitt St Broad range of services. www.unitingcaredisability.org.au Sydney 2000 Explore websites for services. Wesley Mission – Wesley Disability www.wesleymission.org.au Youth Accommodation Association of NSW 4/619 Elizabeth St., 8306 7901 Youth homelessness organisation. Crisis and [email protected] Redfern 2016 Link2home emergency accommodation in NSW. Medium www.yfoundations.org.au PO Box 3115 crisis 9318 2058 Redfern 2016 accommodation term semi-supported housing. Health projects. 1800 152 152
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Aboriginal Dance Theatre 88 Renwick St 9699 9172 Community based children and youth dance www.aboriginaldancetheatreredfern Redfern 2016. programs. Contact for courses and programs. (google for contact details) PO Box 1093 9699 2171 Strawberry Hills 2012
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation Recreational activities, camps & activity days for PO Box 681 9525 7474 [email protected] children 8-17 yrs who have a family member with Gymea 2227 www.kookaburrakids.org.au mental Illness. Also South Coast and ACT. Australian Paralympic Committee PO Box 596 Bld A. 1 Herb Elliot Ave Sydney Olympic Park 2127. www.paralympic.org.au Sydney Markets Reception 9704 0500 9704 0589 Elite athletes with a disability, summer, winter & Fill in ‘contact’ on webpage 2129 Paralympics. Beyond Abilities Marayong LPO Alicia Yuen 0488 832 253 Group & personalized holidays, supported respite [email protected] PO Box 4087 (Sydney wide) holidays, domestic & international. Aim: make new www.beyondabilities.com.au Marayong 2148 friends, learn new social skills & have fun. Bus Stop Films 104/ 50 Holt St 0451 062 877 Inclusive film studies program in partnership with [email protected] Surry Hills 2010 Australian Film Television and Radio School. NDIS funded under Capacity Building. 3 hour classes. Camp Quality L1-182 Blues Point Rd Australia wide service supporting families of [email protected] McMahons Point 2060 children with cancer & resulting difficulties. www.campquality.org.au Reception 9876 0500 9869 0688 Locked Bag 7523 Camping, education programs, hospital, other McMahons Point 2060 support available, school programs. CareAway Tours Departs from Sydney PO Box 947 Holidays & tours for PWD. Fully supervised with [email protected] and the Southern Mittagong 2575 4872 2224 4872 1831 experienced staff. Group bookings can be www.careaway.com.au Highlands requested. All inclusive prices. NDIS supports.
Caringbah Craft & Activity Centre Community Shaun 1300 244 577 Mon to Fri. 9-3pm Creative woodworking made & 20 Dudley Ave, Coordinator Hub – Sylvanvale. sold at the centre & at community events. Also a Caringbah 2229 Sandy Wade [email protected] 9525 9461 range of activities. NDIS sylvanvale.com.au/sutherlandcommunityhub General Caringbah Flip Out 12 Paraweena Rd., Trampoline, basketball, volleyball, discos, foam pit. [email protected] Manager 9526 1018 Caringbah 2229. Disabilities can be catered for upon enquiry. www.flipout.net.au Civic Disability Services Ltd. 101-103 Cawarra Rd., Client 1300 692 484 Hub programs, outings and holidays. [email protected] Caringbah 2229 Relationship 1800 253 743 Develop skills in social and community settings. www.civic.org.au PO Box 2230 Officer 9575 1900 Activities, special locations and events. Domestic and Contact:Civic for Recability and New Era services Taren Point 2229 international holidays Clark Bay Farm 463 Riverview Rd., Fully wheelchair accessible. Spa, pools, Bocce, [email protected] Narooma 2546 Frank and Iris 4476 1640 hydrotherapy, indoor bowls, table tennis, basketball www.clarkbay.com (South Coast) & sailing. Further details & info on the website.
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RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Clicker Academy – Animal Assisted Therapy Education programs designed for specific needs, pet 36 Canberra Rd., Deborah [email protected] 0401 194 709 care, safety with animals, conservation. Visits to Sylvania 2224 Rae www.clickeracademy.com groups with animals, can be arranged. Animal assisted therapy for people with disabilities. Down Syndrome NSW 6/410 Church Street Manager of Resources, information & parent support. NDIS [email protected] North Parramatta 2151 “Up Club” “UpClub” South – Peer support and social group. www.downsyndromensw.org.au PO Box 3173 9841 4444 North Parramatta 1750 Cronulla-monthly meetings. Sydney Metropolitan. Fitness4all 248 The Boulevarde Fitness & fun in supportive, flexible environments, [email protected] Michael Miranda 2228 Chapman & Mainstream and disability. Personal and core support www.fitness4all.org.au 9540 3011 9540 3022 PO Box 474 Amy Carroll group training programs. Medicare rebates and Miranda 1490 NDIS funding (category 12 for 1:1; groups 4-5). Rugby, basketball, other - qualified trainers. Gig Buddies Sydney HO: Suite 506 An initiative of ACL Disability Services, Gig [email protected] 282 Victoria Ave., 9413 4286 Buddies promotes social inclusion & enables www.gigbuddiessydney.org Chatswood 2067 people with a disability to become an active part of the city’s live music and events scene. NDIS “High Kick” Dance Woronora Heights Classes held in the Students with disabilities are welcome to try [email protected] Community Hall Amber Perry 0412 895 511 integration into mainstream classes. www.hkwh.com.au Woronora Heights IDEAS – Information on Disability Awareness Customer Helpful links to any required service or information Services Information 1800 029 904 including holidays, leisure & sports programs. Help www.ideas.org.au Officer with the NDIS. Miranda RSL Youth Club Miranda Youth Centre. Negotiated times for trampoline classes for children [email protected] Central Ave., 9524 5958 with special needs on site or at schools. www.mirandarslyc.com.au Miranda 2228 Clubhouse Mainstream & integrated classes available. NIDA – National Institute of Dramatic Art P/T short & term courses. Drama, voice, script 215 Anzac Pde Contact [email protected] 9697 7626 writing, comedy (Mainstream). Short drama Kensington 2033 www.nida.edu.au courses for people with an intellectual disability. 18+ classes.
Police Citizens Youth Club Waratah Park Organised and accompanied groups may enquire [email protected] Eton St. Sutherland 9521 5690 9545 1352 regarding programs. Small membership fee may www.pcycnsw.org/sutherland Sutherland 2232 www.pcycnsw.org (for all sites’ information) apply to programs – enquire regarding times.
Ragers – (The Disability Trust) 248 The Boulevarde Michael Community access for approx 5 hours Fridays and [email protected] Miranda 2228 Chapman 9540 3011 9540 3032 Saturdays throughout school term. Movies, bowling, www.disabilitytrust.org.au PO Box 474 Miranda 1490 karaoke, football games, theatre productions. Approaching 18 and over. 16
RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Rainbow Club Australia Inc PO Box 432 People with a disability aged 0 -18 years. Swimming [email protected] Brighton-Le-Sands and recreational services. Cronulla, Sutherland, Contact 0431 097 813 www.rainbowclubaust.com.au 2216 Bondi, Bexley. Small fee. NDIS registered. (Rec Ability) - Civic 101-103 Cawarra Road 1300 692 484 [email protected] Caringbah 2229 Customer 9575 1900 Supported group holidays, disco afternoons, www.civic.org.au Service 1800 253 743 karaoke events, excursions, cooking, sports, PO Box 2230 Coordinator clinical support, NDIS administration and support. Taren Point 2229 Recreation, Sports & Aquatics Club 11 Greenfield Pde., Jenny Sport, recreation, social, dance, activities, cooking, [email protected] Bankstown 2200 Bomardieri 9790 5001 10 pin bowling, Bocce, swimming, tennis, soccer and www.disabledsportrsac.org.au Post: PO Box 120 Executive 9790 5001 drama for people with a disability. Parent support Bankstown 1885 Officer group. Vacation programs. Transport available. Coordinator Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) L2, 8 Parkview Drive Provide most people with a disability, the [email protected] Sydney Olympic Park 8736 1256 8736 1258 opportunity to ride and enjoy all the activities www.rdansw.org.au 2127 connected with horse riding. Look at website for locations. Post: PO Box 710 Sydney Market 2129 Four centres in the metropolitan area.
Sailability Kogarah Bay Sailing Peter Hogan 0401 080 740 Some Saturdays each month. Check program & www.sailability.org/au/kogarahbay Club Dover Park Secretary plan ahead. Email Peter for details: also at Cronulla, Rushcutters Bay Blakehurst 2221. 9546 7370 [email protected] www.sailabilitynsw.org 12/101-103 Denman Ave Wednesdays during Special Needs school programs on Wednesdays. school terms. Caringbah 2229. Branches in other areas. Small cost involved.
Salvation Army 23 Kiora Rd., [email protected] Miranda 2228 Google for other Activities, events and social links. Accommodation locations and 9540 4460 9531 6588 locations. www.salvationarmymiranda activities. Shopfront Theatre for Young People Christie 88 Carlton Pde., Woodhouse Theatre activities for young people who may (or [email protected] 9588 3948 www.shopfront.org.au Carlton 2218 Social may not) have a difficulty or disability. Engagement Wheelchair accessible. NDIS. Southern Sydney Theatre Company 248 The Boulevarde Drama/theatre 18yrs and over for people with (part of The Disabillity Trust) Rhian special needs. Cast, crew, props, set design, Miranda 2228 9540 3011 9540 3032 [email protected] PO Box 474 Preston behind the scenes. Referral over the phone, fee www.disabilitytrust.org.au Miranda 1490 rates on enquiry.
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Geoff Special Olympics Flinders Region Sydney South Vickers Special Olympics offers regular sports training and [email protected] PO Box 709 0408 408 656 9520 3921 competition for people with an intellectual disability www.specialolympics.com.au Sutherland 1499 1300 225 762 & helps them reach their personal best. Aquatics, Click on NSW Chair General Office athletics, equestrian, football, golf, Bocce and more.
Star Performers and Twinkle Stars Dance Dance, coordination and recreation to music for all Text re enquiries Studio 50 Kiora Rd., Justyne ages 8-adult. Mild to moderate Intellectual 0409 230 567 www.twinklestarperformers.com.au Miranda 2228. disability. Enquire online, ring or text mobile. Twinkle stars 8 – 15; Star Performers 15+ Sunnyhaven The Coffee Club Sunnyhaven Fill in ‘The Café/nightclub & karaoke for people with an www.sunnyhaven.disabilityservices 35 Beach St., Coffee Club’ 9588 5433 9588 5066 intellectual disability at Sunnyhaven. Light dinner Kogarah Registration included. Friday nights 6 – 8pm. Small cost. click on ‘NEWS’ then click “The Coffee Club’ Sutherland Leisure Centre Learn to swim classes for students with individual Rawson Ave., Programs [email protected] 8536 9777 needs from infants to adults. Enquire re disability Sutherland 2232 Department www.sslc.com.au teachers. Other pools at Caringbah 9525 6777, Engadine 9548 4200, & Menai 9532 0444. Sutherland Titans FC. Coachwood Oval Teams of soccer competition for children, aged 6 to [email protected] Coachwood Cresc., George 0408 888 099 teenagers. Saturdays. Aim: To include young www.titansfc.com.au Alfords Point 2234 President people with special needs in team sport. Multi Purpose Centre Interesting & educational toys for children with Sutherland Special Needs Toy Library 123 Flora St learning difficulties or disabilities aged 2 – 12. 9545 2214 www.specialneeds.org.au Sutherland 2232. Mondays & Thursdays from 10 -1 school terms. PO Box 604 (Monday –Thursday) Sutherland 1499 First Saturday of the month 9.30 – 11.30am Carers, families and school groups can ring and
Sutherland Shire Lifeguard Service Cronulla beach Cronulla book wheelchairs with inflatable tyres to access 7am – 6pm in summer 9544 5399 Access further information through Lifeguard water & sand activities for people with physical 8am – 3pm in winter 0414 193 614 Sutherland Council website disabilities. Confirm at least 1 week before.
Sutherland Shire Netball Association 99 Bellingara Rd The Secretary PO Box 759 Office hours Mon – Fri 9.00 – 3.00. Ring to [email protected] Miranda 2228 9522 9697 9522 9538 www.ssna.asn.au Gymea 2227 enquire re special programs.
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RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Sutherland Wheelie Sharks Accredited coaches, participation in team sport. Mel, [email protected] Basketball for people with lower limb restrictions, Sutherland Jessica www.wsnsw.org.au (for further information 9809 5260 amputees, cerebral palsy, anyone who has difficulty Basketball Stadium (Contact Jessica & to look for upcoming events). Wide range playing able bodied sport. Ring for times, small cost Other locations to register for of sports. basketball) to cover court hire. Other sports Sydney – top 100 things to do. Check website for activities. www.sydney100.com For people with disabilities, living with their families 248 The Boulevarde The Disability Trust in the Sutherland and St George LGAs. Peer Recreation [email protected] Miranda 2228 9540 3011 9540 3032 support, OOSH, Vacation activities 12-18, PO Box 474 Team www.disabilitytrust.org.au Miranda 1490 drama/theatre 18 & over. Large range of activities for school age and post school age people. Art group, social group, sports, community access. Trusted Travel 100-102 Jardine Street (The Disability Trust) [email protected] Fairy Meadow 2519 Kelly Long 4255 3100 Supported holidays for people with a disability. www.disabilitytrust.org.au Up! Club – Down Syndrome [email protected] HO: Level 6, Information and activities for young adults with www.downsyndromeupclub.org.au 410 Church St., Contact 9841 4444 Down Syndrome in the metro area. Regular meetings North Parramatta 2151 in Cronulla. NDIS. PO Box 3173 Cronulla contact: Flavio [email protected] North Parramatta 1750 Volunteers Organisational Development – 8525 9085 Caringbah Book Club – 3rd Monday each month. Vision Australia. 301 The Kingsway Caringbah Caringbah Walking Group – 3rd Wednesday monthly. Sally 1300 847 466 nd [email protected] Caringbah 2229 1300 847 329 Men’s Group 2 Wednesday monthly at Caringbah, www.visionaustralia.org Thompson Enfield EOIs welcome. Volunteers also welcome. 8 week group activity encouraging people with Waves of Wellness Cronulla beach Anglicare 0402 933 481 mental health issues to get outside, be active and [email protected] start thinking about their mental health and overall www.foundationwow.org wellness. Wheelchair Sports NSW A range of wheelchair sports, activities for 8-80 year [email protected] Reception 9809 5260 9809 5638 olds, Camps, sports wheelchairs available; Regular www.wsnsw.org.au training camps and coaching.
YMCA Caringbah 5 Jacaranda Rd Centre 9524 1800 Range of sports, enquire about specific programs www.ymca.org/caringbah Caringbah 2229 Manager for people with disabilities. Other locations.
3 Bridges Menai Community Centre Various activities at various sites. Holidays, social [email protected] 34-40 Allison Cresc., Menai. Contact 9543 5115 clubs, group activities, sports. www.3bridges.org.au PO Box 185 Menai 2234 19
EQUIPMENT SERVICES
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details AccessApps and EduApps Global connections and collaboration www.rsc-ne-scotland.ac.uk/accessapps Aidacare Showroom 1300 133 120 Wide range of products (wheelchairs etc) Reception 9618 5111 [email protected] 4 Noonan Place and services. Rental, maintenance, home www.aidacare.com.au Ingleburn 2565 8706 2300 modifications, rehab, customized service.
Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) Reception National not for profit service for deaf, National Relay Service 07 3815 7600 07 3815 7601 hearing impaired, speech and [email protected] Tty: 07 3815 7602 communication impairment. News www.aceinfo.net.au services, support & resources.
Cello - Healthcare 64 Seville St., 1300 654 525 NDIS, continence, wiper products, tissues, Reception [email protected] Fairfield 2165 9754 6666 patient care products. Dental, general www.cello.com.au medical products. Continence Aids Payment Scheme Explore website for Continence payment assistance for eligible www.bladderbowel.gov.au information. people. Enable NSW Locked Bag 5270 1800 362 253 Covers a broad range of assistance. Aids, [email protected] Parramatta 2124. (enable) 8797 6543 equipment, speech, continence, prosthetic www.enable.nsw.gov.au limbs & respiratory assistance.
Fleetworks Mobility 11 Vickery St., New and used wheelchairs - Carer-friendly 1800 272 943 [email protected] East Malvern Manager compact vehicles. Ease of use and affordable www.fleetworks.com.au Victoria 3145 pricing. NDIS. (Australia Wide) HumanWare 2/7-11 Railway Pde., Specialist consultants for people with low [email protected] Baulkham Hills 2153 vision, blindness or needing help with their www.humanware.com 9686 2600 9686 2855 PO Box 944 learning needs, e.g. Smartview, Braillenote look under ‘About Us’-‘Our Offices’- ‘Australia Contact’ Baulkham Hills 2153 and supportive software. Suite 5, Level 1 Jeenee Mobile Individualised mobile services, plan & Fill in email form on website 426 Church St., customer support, specifically tailored. Text to www.jeenee.org.au Parramatta 2150 1300 054 631 speech (for vision impaired), big red button for emergencies (GPS locator service), easy to PO Box 253 Parramatta 2124 use icons. 24/7 HELP Line app, SIM packs.
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Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Optek Systems Electronic products, low vision/blind, cctv, [email protected] magnifiers, table/ portable modifiers, 9680 0600 www.opteksystems.com.au PO Box 1100 scanning/speaking devices, Braille displays, Terry Kenahan M: 0409 228 941 9680 0611 Dundas 2117 embossers, speech magnification. Mobile phone software. NDIS supports. Paraquad – Brightsky Australia 6 Holker St Australia wide – Spinal care, continence and [email protected] Newington 2127 Reception 1300 886 601 medical products, wound care, nutritional www.paraquad.org.au & PO Box 6347 DC 8741 5600 goods. Medical store at Newington. www.brightsky.com.au Silverwater 1811 [email protected] Telephones, clocks, TV & radio, assistance, loop, PRINTACALL Unit A10/4 Central Ave 9809 2345 smoke alarms & telephone typewriters, sound [email protected] 9481 9750 Thornleigh 2120 Reception filled systems. Products for the deaf. On-line www.printacall.com.au 9484 7263 TTY www.soundfield.com.au hearing test. Personal FM; Receiver loop. Quantum Technology By appointment only through Head Office. *367 President Ave., [email protected] Gymea 2227 (opposite Full range of sight support. Services onsite, home 9479 3100 [email protected] President Hospital) services. Assistive technology products and HO Low Vision 1300 791 777 www.quantumrlv.com.au *2 Pioneer Ave., 9875 1646 services for people with a print disability (low Thornleigh 2120 Consultant (software vision, blindness & learning disability). Print PO Box 612 support line) reading software, email re scholarship info. Pennant Hills 1715 Spectronics Inclusive Eye Gaze Unit E1 Commercial Technology for cause & effect and communication, www.spectronics.com.au Court. 130 Kingston 1800 999 718 using eye gaze interactive activities. Also, online (fill in email form online) Rd., Underwood. (07) 3808 6833 07 3808 6108 subscription info on visual supports & strategies for Queensland 4119 literacy & vocational. Spectronics.com.au/online
Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) Unit 10, 185 Briens Rd State wide service. Personalised equipment and [email protected] Northmead 2152 9912 3400 9890 1912 advice for people with disabilities and their www.tad.org.au Locked Bag 2008 1300 663 243 carers. Wentworthville 2145
Telstra Disability Equipment Program 1800 068 424 Supply equipment for all disabilities e.g. volume [email protected] 133 677 TTY control phones. Further information available. www.telstra.com.au/disability/catalogue Scroll down to catalogue/link disability magazine
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Ability Links Linkers assist people 7-64 with disabilities to [email protected] 2/581-587 Hannah Morgan 8622 0402 access the community and a range of www.vinnies.org.au The Kingsway (Team Leader 8622 0456 services, assists families and carers, Person Miranda. 2228 Sutherland Shire) 0477 550 094 centred. Diagnosis/referral not needed. Free * Near Paddy Pallin sms ok service, NOT linked to the NDIS. ACTIVUS Transport 1160 Old Princes Hwy Manager 8555 0000 9548 0296 Travel training enquiries. Can be part of [email protected] Engadine 2233 NDIS package or an individual request. www.activustransport.org.au (PO Box 303) (Formerly Sutherland Shire Sutherland Shire and other areas. Shuttle Community Transport) service available upon enquiry. ACI (Agency for Clinical Innovation) Working to improve the delivery of Level 4, Sage Building Transition Care. Email contact 9464 4666 healthcare for young people with chronic 67 Albert Ave., 9464 4728 [email protected] health issues and help transition from www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au Chatswood 2067 (PO Box 699) TTY: 133 677 pediatric to adult services. Advance Diversity Services Links with services for CALD clients in CALD Community Care Program 552 Princes Hwy., Southern Sydney. Frail aged, people with a
[email protected] Rockdale 2216 disability and their carers. Bilingual staff Manager 9597 5455 9567 3326 www.sgmrc.org.au (PO Box 381)
Assistance Dogs Australia Assistance Dogs trains labradors and assistancedogsaustralia PO Box 503 golden retrievers to help people with www.assistancedogs.org.au Surry Hills 2010 9520 6282 9699 1171 physical disabilities who are confined wwwnationaldogtraining.org.au 1800 688 364 to wheelchairs. Companion dogs for children with autism and other disabilities. Australian Hearing Shops 32-34 Other locations: Australian Govt Agency. Cut off age 26 for [email protected] The Kiora Centre Hurstville 9526 4300 young adults. Links to other age groups. [email protected] 29 Kiora Rd Cronulla Office hours 8.30–5pm (may vary). Lots of www.hearing.com.au Miranda 2228 Sutherland information & services, monitoring hearing Engadine loss, assistance & maintenance of hearing 301 The Kingsway 9526 4300 aids & cochlear implants. Australia wide. Caringbah 2229 NDIS supports. Be Coz we care PO Box 590 Contact 0401 754 636 Boutique care agency in the Sutherland Shire [email protected] Gymea 2227 Range of personalised services 1:1. Help www.becozwecare.org.au with NDIS. Benevolent Society Wide range of supports, including young (Young Carers Program) Level 2, 7-11 carers program (type in), social (social [email protected] The Avenue Contact. 1800 917139 groups & outings) educational (tutorials & www.benevolent.org.au Hurstville 2220 mentoring) and domestic. SE Sydney. Short term & emergency care. NDIS supports. 22
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Better Hearing Australia Inc Management for acquired hearing loss and aims to 9744 0167 (Sydney) 29 Burwood Rd., improve quality of life. Sydney Metro; National TTY – 9744 0124 9744 7492 [email protected] Concord 2137 organization. Classes and scholarships available.
www.betterhearingsydney.org.au NDIS supports. Belong INC 1800 317 030 9807 9600 Empowering young people with a disability 12 – 18 info&belonginc.org.au 9364 0111 years to belong to the community. Individualised, www.lifestart.org.au/services/belong-inc flexible capacity building. Not necessarily with NDIS plan. Mobile service delivery.
Beyond Abilities PO Box 4087 Intensive support to assist in reaching goals. [email protected] Marayong 2148 Alicia Yuen 0488 832 253 Strategies, plans and support. Ability enhancers www.beyondabilities.com.au (Sydneywide) ABLE assist with strategies making plans. Caringbah Community Health Sutherland Hospital & Counseling services for children and families, [email protected] Community Health. domestic violence and sexual health. Hearing and www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au L4 Kingsway & Kareena 9540 7756 9540 8757 oral clinics. Speech Pathology & Occupational *multiple community health Rd Caringbah Locked Bag Therapy for children. Within Sutherland Hospital centres in Southern Sydney 21 Taren Point 2229. grounds. CESPHN – Central & Eastern Sydney Level 5, 201 Coward St Co-ordinator 1300 986 991 1300 110 917 A range of health services including mental Primary Health Networks Mascot 2020 health and therapies, see website. www.cesphn.org.au
Civic Disability Services (formerly Rec Ability) 103 Cawarra Rd., Leisure & Recreation for adults with disabilities, [email protected] Client Caringbah 2229. Relationship information & support for their families. Hub www.civic.org.au 1800 253 743 PO Box 2230 Officer programs, fitness, health & well-being, outings, Taren Point further education. Colour Blind Awareness & Support Raising awareness, help & guidance with
Australia colour defective issues. Teaching strategies and Website only [email protected] Email only career issue awareness. Advice on colours to use
www.members.optusnet.com.au/~doverton on interactive whiteboards. General information on the website. Advice on colour combinations. Community Options Australia 2/44 Hampden Rd., Commonwealth & State funded individual [email protected] Artarmon 2064 1300 136 606 client focused delivery for PWD, carers and the www.communityoptions.net.au aged. Care services, promote independence at Sutherland Case Management Services PO Box 190 Artarmon 1570 home & in the community, case management. Companion Card Companion Card This card is available to people with a [email protected] Locked Bag 4028 significant, lifelong disability who are unable to www.nswcompanioncard.org.au Ashfield 1800 1800 893 044 participate in most community activities without significant assistance. It will enable the carer free entrance to some events.
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details CID – Council for Intellectual Disability Level 2 Elizabeth St 1800 424 065 Advocacy for the rights of people with disability. [email protected] Surry Hills 2010 9211 1611 Provide information and learning opportunities. www.nswcid.org.au (or fill in online form) Empowers people to have a voice. Links with My Choice Matters. *Dress for Success (women) 132 Marrickville Rd [email protected] 1800 773 456 To promote the economic independence by Marrickville 2204 www.sydneydressforsuccess.org assisting with professional attire to help make a (women) *Dress for Work (men) good first impression at a job interview. Enquire Level 2, 59-63 Evaline [email protected] 9789 3744 re other supports. Free service. St Campsie 2194 (men) 9718 0236 www.dressforwork.sydney Deaf Society of NSW Deaf & hard of hearing; Family support services; 1800893855 [email protected] Suite 401, Level 4, 8833 3699 Community access; Information and support. 69 Phillip St., TTY: 88333691 Skype: The Deaf www.deafsocietynsw.org.au Information P: 8833 3600 Society Training room has D.E.A.F. Club & DEN courses. Parramatta 2150 Officer Wheelchair accessible. Employment enquiries. PO Box 1300 SMS: 0427 741 420 Walk in Mon, Wed, Fri 1-4pm. No appointment Parramatta 2124 necessary, free bus shuttle from station. Disability Advocacy Service Office 2, 3A 9370 3100 An individual disability advocacy service [email protected] Stapleton Ave., All enquiries 1800 422 015 linking PWD with agencies, assistance in resolving www.pwd.org.au Sutherland 2232 through TTY: 9318 2138 9318 1372 problems, advice and information for families, PO Box 616 HO Redfern TTY:1800 422 016 carers & workers. Non-profit, non-Government. Sutherland 1499 (toll free) Epilepsy Action Australia Individualised service plan in partnership with [email protected] PO Box 879 Reception 1300 374 537 family, seizure management, assessment, www.epilepsy.org.au Epping 1710 EPILEPSY education, information, ideas and strategies. Engadine Community Services Provide community services to the disabled, 1034-1036 Old Princes [email protected] disadvantaged, frail aged and carers. Family Hwy. Engadine 2233 Manager 9520 7022 www.ecs.org.au PO Box 583 support, crisis intervention and referrals to other Engadine 2233 services. Supports families to advocate for people with Family Advocacy 305/16-18 Cambridge disabilities. Strengthens families, communities and communications@family- advocacy.com 9869 0866 St., Epping 2121 9869 0722 advocacy. Builds capacity and makes [email protected] PO Box 502 1800 620 588 representations to government. Resources. www.family-advocacy.com Epping 1710
Finance assistance: Scroll down to Financial assistance available to people on low
Good Shepherd Microfinance Nils.com.au to find your incomes through community providers nationally. Goodshepherdmicrofinance.org.au nearest provider
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Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details
Guide Dogs NSW and ACT 2-4 Thomas St., NDIS supports, all ages, orientation, mobility, [email protected] Chatswood 2067 9412 9300 9412 9388 travel training etc. Low vision clinic. Sydney and www.guidedogs.com.au PO Box 1965 North Sydney 2059 across NSW
Hireup L10, 100 Christie St A national community of local supports designed for 9113 5933 [email protected] St Leonards 2065 Reception people with disabilities and their families. Provides www.hireup.com.au support while you can manage your own workers. Home Care Heroes Sydney wide service Mathieu Bertrand 8310 7531 Buddy for event attendance, health & wellbeing, skill [email protected] Jenna Leo training and activities. NDIS, flat hourly rate www.homecareheroes.com.au Homeless Persons Information Centre 99 Forbes St 8534 7600 Google Woolloomooloo 2011 1800 152 152 City of Sydney (Hotline) Home Modification Solutions Unit 32, 65-75 Home modifications and maintenance for people
[email protected] with disabilities (and frail aged) and their carers to Captain Cook Drive. Manager 9524 1100 9524 1360 www.homemods.org.au Caringbah 2229 remain in their homes.
Hydrocephalus Support Association Inc. 85 Gloucester Rd., Mr Jan 9586 1057 Support for people with Hydrocephalus or their [email protected] Hurstville 2220 Steinfurth 0488 992 443 carers/family. Social outings. Resource material www.hydrocephalus.org.au Quarterly newsletter. Facebook IDEAS – Disability Information Line Information about services and products for Click on suburb for local [email protected] 1800 029 904 people with disabilities & their families. information Team Leader [email protected] SMS Interpreters, referrals for advocacy. See website Advocacy 9211 1366 www.ideas.org.au 0458 296 602 for a wide range of info on services, newsletters, [email protected] Information equipment, holidays, etc. NDIS.
Jannali Neighbourhood Aid 527 Box Rd Jannali People with a disability, frail, aged. [email protected] (rear of Uniting Church) Sutherland Shire. Support and enhance www.jna.org.au PO Box 57 Manager 9528 6299 9589 0515 independence and quality of life. Jannali 2226 Kincare Click on disability National In-home community care services, [email protected] support and Contact 1300 733 510 nursing, transport, respite, individual plans. enquire online. www.kincare.com.au 1300 733 520 Special needs and disability service and aged 1300 971 821 care. NDIS (disability) Kogarah Developmental Cnr Railway Pde & PO Box90 Specialised health service for children, Assessment Service (DAS) Belgrave St., Kogarah 1485 8566 1222 9588 3135 adolescents and adults with developmental & Google Kogarah DAS Kogarah 2217 (Post) intellectual disabilities.
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation NDIS supports, case management & day care for [email protected] 15 Jannali Ave people with disabilities, frail aged & carers from www.kurranulla.org.au Jannali 2226 Manager 9528 0287 9528 0828 Indigenous backgrounds. Sutherland Shire & other PO Box 516 areas. Ability Links. Drop in centre for Aboriginal Jannali 2226. residents. Wide range of services. LEGAL SERVICE Suite 204 370 Pitt St C riminal Justice Support Network. Free Intellectual Disability Rights Service Sydney 2000 Coordinator 9265 6300 9318 2887 community legal service, advice, legal advice, [email protected] 1800 665 908 legal representation, education, wills & future www.idrs.org.au planning, advocacy and support. AVO information. Regional outreach coordinator. Karimbla Miranda Community Restaurant Food services. Young people with a disability and 93 Karimbla Rd www.karimblarestaurant.com.au Managers 9526 2077 frail aged, living in the Sutherland Shire, 11.15- Miranda 2228 Use website to contact 1.30 Tue-Fri. Small cost for 2 course meal. Frozen
meals can be ordered online and delivered. Studdy MS Centre Muscular Dystrophy NSW Support, clinics, equipment, advice, referral & 80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Client Services [email protected] 9888 5711 9887 4423 advocacy for people with neuromuscular Lidcome 2141 Coordinator 1800 635 109 www.mdnsw.org.au disorders. Sports & activities. NDIS. National Disability Coordination Officer Centre of Disability Vera Laptev: People with a disability, their families and key 9036 3603 [email protected] Studies Mon, Tues. 9036 3613 stakeholders assisting students with a
[email protected] Level 1, 92-94 disability transition from school into further 9036 3610 ndco.cds.org.au Parramatta Rd., Jessica Buhne: education, training or employment. Inner, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Camperdown 2050 Southern and Eastern Sydney. (Southern Sydney)
Menai Hub, social, exercise, walking and a wide
3 Bridges Community – Menai 34 – 40 Allison Crescent Fiona range of activities. Community garden, markets, Menai 2234 1300 327 434 [email protected] life skills, social inclusion, carer support, school www.3bridges.org.au (Wait to speak to operator) holiday programs, Disability support on outings, radio skills (Upbeat). Penshurst other areas 1300 327 434. People with Disability Australia 10/1 Lawson St 9370 3100 9318 1372 Advice, referral and advocacy for people with [email protected] Redfern 2016 1800 422 015 disability. Go to ‘What we do’ and click on ‘ Get Post Box 666 9318 2138 TTY help with the NDIS’ Strawberry Hills 2012 1800 422 016 TTY Prader Willi Syndrome Association (PWS) Websites - NSW: www.pwsnsw.org.au
of NSW. HO: PO Box 6302 1800 797 287 Australia: www.pws.org.au; [email protected]
[email protected] North Sydney 2060 PWSAUS Provides emotional & practical support for www.pwsnsw.org.au people with PWS, families & carers.
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Prestige Health Services Australia (PHSA) 29 Kiora Rd., Noni Byron 0488 292 490 NDIS supports. Allied Health, OT, Physio, [email protected] Miranda 2228 Managing Exercise Physiology, Behaviour support, Social www.phsa.com.au Director work, SLES, Accommodation, Home modification, assistive technology. Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children 361-365 Northrocks Educational and Educational services for children with significant [email protected] Clinical Services 9871 1233 hearing and/or sight impairment. Therapy, Rd., Northrocks 2151 www.ridbc.org.au 1300 581 391 assessment and advice. Smartcare Non emergency transport with nursing and PO Box 3365 [email protected] 9543 3434 personal care for people with disabilities and Bangor 2234 Lyn Cecil 9543 1495 www.smartcare.com.au 1300 663434 the frail and aged. Transport to appointments; (click on Smartcare Nursing) Enquire re personal needs. Cost involved. Southern Multiple Sclerosis Service Studdy MS Centre [email protected] 80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Information, advice and support for people with MS www.msaustralia.org.au Lidcome 2141 MS Connect 9646 0600 9643 1486 and their families. Advocacy, referral, clinical Enquire online 1800 042 138 assistance & treatment. NDIS. Southern Cross/Disability Supports Complete 1800 225 474 Services in the home, community, support workers, www.southerncommunitycare enquiry online NDIS supports. Research website. Spina Bifida Adult Recovery Team Customer 1800 818 286 Enquire re assistance for Spina Bifida Recovery. [email protected] Service Team Therapies, short breaks and outings. Groups and www.northcott.com.au individual, community engagement. Southern Community Welfare Inc 2-4 Tea Gardens Ave., Assistance following suicide, for anxiety, speech [email protected] Kirrawee 2232 (enter from pathology, mental health, counseling, case management, www.scw.org.au Princes Hwy) 9545 0299 9521 6252 cognitive assessments, other initiatives.
Spina Bifida Group of N.S.W. 1 Fennell St., North 9890 0990 Information on Spina Bifida. Resources and education Deborah [email protected] Parramatta 2151. for parents and carers. Pediatric to adult services. Woodforde PO Box 4055 Travel, support and recreation Parramatta 2124 Sutherland Food Services Inc. (within Sutherland Meals On Wheels is a food service which caters for (formerly Meals On Wheels) Hospital) Sue Green 9540 7365 people with disabilities if required. NDIS. [email protected] 430 The Kingsway PO Box 2497 Taren Point 2229 (Post). www.mealsonwheelssutherland.com.au Caringbah 2229
Sutherland Special Needs Toy Library Multi Purpose Centre Monday and Thursday 10 – 1pm; 123 Flora St., Sutherland 9545 2214 First Saturday each month only during school terms 2232 9.30-11.30. Educational resources & toys. Spinal Cord Injuries Australia HO:1 Jennifer St., Australia wide service for people with severe physical 9661 8855 [email protected] Little Bay 2036 disabilities. Advocacy to assist in Information 1800 819 775 PO Box 397 9661 9598 www.scia.org.au Officer accommodation, mobility, education & health, intensive Matraville 2036 exercise/recovery program) Peer Support 27
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service. 3A Stapleton Ave., Carer Carers, people with disabilities, frail aged, parents, service [email protected] Sutherland 2233 Support 9542 6292 users in the Sutherland Shire, information & support: CALD 9542 6291 www.sscss.org.au (press SSCSS buzzer). Coordinator speaking staff available. Sutherland Shire Family Services Range of support & assistance for families in the [email protected] 90 Soldiers Rd., 9528 2933 Sutherland & St George LGAs. Mon-Fri 9-4. Child, Youth & Manager www.ssfs.org.au Jannali 2226 Family support. Aboriginal Family Worker Project ([email protected])
Sylvanvale HO 2 Mikarie Place 1300 244 577 Sutherland and St George areas. Intellectual Disability – [email protected] Kirrawee 2232 Reception 8536 0100 9521 3610 High/Mod Support. A comprehensive range of services. www.sylvanvale.com.au PO Box 29 NDIS. Sutherland 1499
The Cerebral Palsy Alliance 187 Allambie Rd., Children with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and [email protected] Allambie Heights Pathways Info line 1300 888 378 9451 5209 multiple disabilities. Enquire re services in your area. www.cerebralpalsy.org.au 2100. PO Box 6427 Coordinator Frenchs Forest 2086 9975 8000 NDIS (Uniting) Disability Services 39 Mary St 1800 864 846 Wide range of services for people with a disability. [email protected] Lillyfield 2040 Sutherland Shire, St George, surrounding areas. www.unitingcaredisability.org.au
Vi sion Australia 301 Kingsway Low vision support, equipment, solutions, services & clinics. [email protected] Caringbah 2229 Customer 1300 847466 Links to related organisations such as Deaf Blind www.visionaustralia.org Service Caringbah 1300 847 329 Association. Low vision clinics, OT, computer skills, walking 8525 9085 clubs, mobility training and orientation, wide range of supports to help live the life of choice. Young Carers Association PO Box 785 Contact 1800 242 636 Free service, counseling, support, information, [email protected] North Sydney 2059 1800 052 222 9280 4755 newsletters, interactive website. www.youngcarersnsw.org.au NDIS information for young carers. Emergency respite
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services Organisation Address Contact Phone Other Details Asperger Services Australia 1,16 Yarraman Volunteer organisation supports families & adults. Information & asperger.asn.au Place Virginia 4014 Check online for referral, lending resource library. Activities, skills programs, PO Box 159 details Virginia Qld 4034 07 3865 2911 clinical psychologist, therapy and ASD consultants. Catalogue.
Autism Advisory and Support Service 9601 2844 24 hour Autism hotline. Parent & volunteer run outreach 88 Memorial Ave., [email protected] (Hotline for Advocacy service. Funded by donations and fundraisers. Affordable Liverpool 2170 www.aass.org.au & follow up sensory toys & chemical free personal products. 1300 222 777) Illawong Community Ctr Autism Community Network (ACN) Free service, support groups, social skills, leisure activities, 273 Fowler Rd., Steve [email protected] carers groups, Directory of useful information e.g. appropriate Illawong 2234 Drakoulis www.autismcommunity.org.au 9543 9036 hairdressers, dentists etc. Southern suburbs. NDIS. Register to join network for information. Autism Education & Training Support- Service to parents & carers of students Positive Partnerships on the Autism Spectrum from K – 12. www.positivepartnerships.com.au 1300 881 971 Free of charge workshops to improve educational outcomes. Funded by Dept. of Education. On-line courses. Autism Spectrum Australia – 1-1/14 Aquatic Drive Help overcome the isolation of Autism, help build confidence & ASPECT Frenchs Forest 2086 capacity. Diagnostic assessments, information, education and [email protected] Hotline other services for clients, families & communities. Funding advice. www.autismspectrum.org.au PO Box 361 1800 277 328 Make contact online. Forestville 2087 Australian Autism Education & Look up websites for links to online Training Consortium (AAETC) learning, courses for parents/carers, planning, Positive www.autismspectrum.org.au Partnerships, information, workshops and other sites. www.autismawareness.com.au www.giantsteps.net.au www.autismtraining.com.au This site will lead to lots of information such as Speech Therapy Autism Spectrum Disorder Services (ASD) for Autism, Fragile X Syndrome, Autism DVD resource, Autism www.autismspectrumdisorder.com programs, information on related conditions, Rett’s Syndrome,& other PDD (Pervasive Development Disorders).
Autism Spectrum - ASPECT 1800 277 328 All enquiries, ring for locations of social clubs.13-18yrs Empress Arts Film Produces award winning film on Asperger Syndrome with [email protected] accompanying study guides. May be used for research for Amy Scully www.empressartsfilm.com 0408 686 690 schools and families. DVDs available on order. Look up ‘Useful Weblinks’ at the front of the Directory; Look up ‘Carers’ pages for advice; Look up TAFE page for ‘Neurological’ Consultants.
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Youth Services
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details
Enough is Enough 7-9 White St Anti bullying, wide range of counseling 9542 4029 [email protected] Jannali 2226 services, stress management, domestic Reception AH: 0417 219 818 9542 4036 www.enoughisenough.com.au violence, substance abuse. Possible small cost.
Engadine District Youth Services 16-20 Station St Support, challenges, activities & choices for [email protected] Engadine 2233 9548 2734 9548 6791 young people aged 11-18. School holidays www.edys.com experiences, café, programs. Drop in centre. Hotlines: Child, Youth & Families. Community Health: Caringbah – 9540 7111. Engadine: 9548 4300, 9520 4644 Menai: 9543 1111. Southern Community Welfare: 9546 0299 Headspace Miranda: 9575 1500 Project Youth Miranda 91 Kiora Rd 9525 7919 Large range of services: Accommodation, [email protected] court support, sound recording, art room, www.projectyouth.org.au Kurnell 102 Captain 9525 7919 youth café, school holiday programs, Cook Drive health clinic, job search, outreach/street 9543 6440 9532 1270 work, resources, events, activities and Menai 34-42 Allison programs. Rd Ring re free medical services for 8-24yr olds; 91 A Kiora Rd Shire Wide Youth Services Drop in centre Tue-Thur; A variety of projects [email protected] Miranda 2228 9525 7919 PO Box 401 including accommodation and property www.shirewideyouth.org.au Miranda 1087 Ext 26 maintenance. Mentoring, street based outreach, case management, youth health clinic, education & employment support, activities. Opp. Sutherland Sutherland Police Community Youth Club Michelle Leisure Centre, Activities aged youth-adults e.g. boxing, [email protected] Nelson 9521 5690 95451352 Off Rawson Ave., gymnastics, weights, martial arts. Also at www.pcycnsw.org/sutherland Manager Sutherland 2232 Caringbah www.pcyccaringbah Sutherland Shire Family Services – The Shire Family Youth Service 12 – 18 years and/or families. Youth & Family Project Centre. Youth & Family 9528 2933 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. Many phone line [email protected] 90 Soldiers Rd., worker ext 108 extensions for a variety of services. www.ssfs.org.au Jannali 2226 2 Connect 2A/16 Boyle St Manager 9521 6531 Large range of services: Youth and family [email protected] Sutherland 2232 131 450 support, drug & alcohol, employment, mental 2Connect.org.au (also Brighton) (Interpreter) health and wellbeing, homelessness, diversity. Behaviour support, mental health, youth groups. Youth Matters 80 Banksia Ave., 9548 2495 www.youthmatters.org.au Engadine 2233 9548 1561 9548 1212 Activities. www.bosco.org.au
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL - Emergency 000 (or 112 from a mobile) Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details 430 The Kingsway Alcohol and Drug Counseling Caringbah Counseling, education & information (Type in 430 The Kingsway Caringbah & (behind Sutherland Intake Officer 9521 8922 look for ‘Merit Program’) Hospital)
24 hour confidential telephone service, crisis Alcohol and Drug Information Service 9361 8000 counseling, referral, detox, advice and www.yourroom.com.au information. Family Drug Support www.fds.org.au 1300 368 186 Go to ‘Contacts’, click on ‘NSW’ for lots of 24/7 support line crisis and information lines. 8.00–4.30pm Monday- Friday over 16, ring for Community Centre, Sutherland Cannabis Clinic information. Under 16 refer to Child, Youth & Sutherland Hospital 9540 7464 (type in Sutherland Cannabis Clinic for information) Family. Main Intake Sutherland and St George 9113 2944 Drug and Alcohol Service (based in Kogarah) (option 2) Drug & Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre 13-15 Moore St 8706 0150 9699 3131 Information on counseling, projects etc. Type in the above and scroll down for options Liverpool 2170 Statewide CALD service. In the grounds of 9522 1046 Ring for opening times and/or leave KRC South 0411 404 907 Needle exchange NSP (Needle Syringe Program) Sutherland Hospital message or drop in service for drug users. Caringbah 2229 Information, health related issues, Lifeline: 131 114 (Sydney) Lifeline: 9522 7807 (Sutherland/Sylvania). 2 Connect Youth and Community Lvl 3 Cnr Moate Ave & 9556 1769 9556 2679 Counselling, employment, multicultural, (Formerly Ready Project - St George Youth Services) Princess St., Brighton accommodation & outreach for young [email protected] Le Sands 2216 people 10-25 and their families. www.2connect.org.au entrance lift next to Coles
Scroll down sites, choose appropriate service South East Sydney Local Health District and contact. Counseling, outpatient detox, [email protected] 9540 7756 ongoing management. www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au Kogarah & Prevention, treatment, education & support St George & Sutherland Drug and Alcohol 2 South St., Sutherland for drug & alcohol issues. Doctors, nurses Assistance. Kogarah 2217. 9113 2944 and counseling. www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au Sutherland Hospital Alcohol and other drug 430 The Kingsway 9540 7464 Mondays – Fridays 8.00 – 4.30pm services Caringbah 2229
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Mental Health Services – Medicare Local Contact: Links to Mental Health services.
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Medicare Local Contact: 36 Eton St., Sutherland 2232 Ph: 132 486; 15-21 President Avenue, Caringbah 2229 Ph: 132 468; Shop 218b Westfield Hurstville 2220 Ph: 132 011 Acute care: Sutherland and St George – 1800 011 511 Black Dog Institute Hospital Rd Research & education facility for depression & bipolar www.blackdoginstitute.org.au Prince of Wales Hosp, 9382 4530 disorder. Not a crisis centre, phone counseling. www.biteback.org.au Randwick Biteback – a youth website. Closes 5pm.
Break Thru Family Mental Health Service. For people with mental illness and their families, support www.breakthru.org.au & education. Click on Breakthru scroll to Mental Health
Intake Officer 9522 1000 Mental health, sexual health, young parenting courses. Caringbah Community Health Centre Sutherland Hospital 1800 011 511 6 -8 Taplan St., Service for people with mental health issues and their Como Social & Leisure Centre Como 2226 9528 4963 carers. NDIS. Google for information (old St Peter’s Church) COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness Level 1, 15 Kensington St COPMI Coordinator 9553 2500 Visit website or call 1800 242 636 for information, programs [email protected] Kogarah 2217 & competitions for young carers under 25, of parents with 9552 1084 visit Carers NSW young carer program website mental health illness.
Counseling – mental health, drug & alcohol problems. 116 D Caldara Ave., Engadine Community Health Centre 9520 4644 9520 8772 Range of supports. Engadine 2233
Kogarah Developmental Assessment Service (DAS): Offer a range of organizations and services including Mental Health. See in Services section.
Life Without Barriers 9508 4000 Range of services including mental health. Type in Life Without Barriers for information Rockdale is the closest service. Mental Health Information Service Google for information regarding mental health issues. www.mentalhealth.asn.au
One Door Mental Health Building 36, Digby Rd., Supports people and families with Schizophrenia & other Volunteers on 9879 2600 Gladesville (old hospital mental health issues. Skills and leisure activities, Google (Formerly Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW) switchboard 1800 843 539 site) 2111 to enquire.
Partners in Recovery (PIR) Sutherland & St George Visit website for Assist and improve pathways to access supports and www.sespir.com.au more info or to fill out 9330 9999 coordinate services for people with mental health needs. the online referral. Facilitators provide support coordination to individuals.
Recovery College 20-24 Belgrave St 9113 2981 Free and paid courses to assist people with a Mental [email protected] Health condition. Supports personal recovery and www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Recovery_College/ Kogarah 2217 promotes wellbeing.
St George Hospital 11 South St., Kogarah 2217 1800 011 511 www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au Acute Care Free, comprehensive & confidential list of services from doctors, nurses and counselors. Sutherland, St George Sutherland Community Mental Health Sutherland Hospital 1800 011 511 (see Direct Employment) Acute Care Sutherland Hospital 9540 8757 Sutherland Mental Health Services 9540 7756 Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. [email protected] 9840 4180 T ranscultural Mental Health Centre Reception: 9912 3851 Emergency: CALD Mental health hotline. 1800 011 511 University and TAFE Consultants on University and TAFE pages. 32
Mental Health Help Lines Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Acute Care Team Sutherland 1800 011 511 Or ring 9540 7111, or attend The Emergency Department Sutherland Hospital
Anxiety Information Service www.mentalhealth.asn.au 1300 794 991 Lots of information: Click on Fact Sheets then Mental Illness and Related.
www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 224 636 Beyond Blue – [email protected] Information& support on depression and anxiety. www.youthbeyondblue.org.au (Chat online)
Research focus. Adolescents with anxiety, substance Brain & Mind Research Institute (Sydney Uni) www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind 9351 0774 abuse and depression.
www.centreforemotionalhealth.co Centre for Emotional Health – information on a range Centre for Emotional Health (Macquarie Uni) 9850 8711 9850 6578 m.au of anxiety disorders & depression. 9540 7831 (acute) Community Mental Health (Sutherland) Sutherland Hospital TRIAGE: 1800 011 511 TRIAGE: 24 hrs toll free or call 000. Non acute# to access 188 011 511 9553 2595 (acute) available mental health services in Sutherland & St Community Mental Health (St George) St George Hospital George areas.
Crisis Centre, Wayside Chapel Community Services, youth, day-to-day living. Aboriginal www.thewaysidechapel.com 9581 9100 29 Hughes St., Potts Point 2011. [email protected] programs.
Contact by filling in Information, resources, peer support, links and DepressioNet www.depressionet.org.au form online. chatrooms. 1800 656 463 24/7 service. Assistance for families in domestic violence Domestic Violence Line www.community.nsw.gov.au situations. More information on website. Ask for nearest office. www.richmondpra.org.au Flourish 1300 779 270 8756 5050 Range of services 5/522 Headspace Miranda: www.headspace.org.au Kingsway 9575 1500 9575 1544 Free online and telephone support & counseling for Miranda 2228 young people aged 12 – 25 Clinic Mon – Fri 9-5. Sexual health, General Practitioner, mental health, employment, Headspace Hurstville: 41 Dora St., www.headspace.org.au 8048 3350 8048 3399 drug counseling. Hurstville 2220 24/7 free, confidential and anonymous, phone & online Kids Help Line www.kidshelp.com.au 1800 551 800 service 5 – 25 yrs. Weblink to info on Cyber bullying. To strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of Kids Matter www.kidsmatter.edu.au/ children, reduce problems and achieve support. 13 11 14 Telephone 24/7 confidential telephone counseling for anyone, Lifeline and Youthline Australia www.lifeline.org.au crisis support anytime. Crisis support and suicide prevention. Victims of sexual abuse, also support for men dealing Mensline www.mensline.org.au/ 1300 789 978 with family & relationship difficulties. Confidential counseling available. 24/7. Mindset Caringbah: 0522 1000 Intake Officer 9522 1000 Menai: 9543 1111 Engadine: 9548 4300
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Mental Health Help Lines Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details Very helpful courses and resources with information and Mental Health First Aid www.mhfa.com.au 03 9079 0200 strategies to assist you. Australia wide. Mental Health Hotline 1800 011 511 Emergency services & support for homeless people. Mission Australia – Missionbeat www.missionaustralia.com.au 1800 888 868 Support for domestic violence. Lifeline: 131 114 Domestic Violence Support: 1800 737 732 Information, support and research articles. All areas, Reach out (under 25s) au.reachout.com 8029 7777 abuse, identity, relationships, study, sexual health. If in crisis ring SANE Helpline Information, advice and referral service for people www.sane.org Lifeline 1800 187 263 (Access email hotline through the website) concerned about Mental Health issues. 131 114 One Door Mental Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc. Health. Information [email protected] Ring to find local services & support groups. 1800 985 944 www.sfnsw.org.au Outreach program.
9556 1769 GLBT Support Services. Counselling: 9594 9596. St George Youth Services 1800 184 527 Sutherland: 9540 7490 Sutherland, St George emergency Mental Health line 1800 011 511 St George: 9113 2432
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au Sutherland Shire. Not for profit organization. Speech Southern Community Welfare 2-4 Tea Garden Ave Therapy, Counseling, case management, depression, www.scw.org,au 9545 0299 9521 6252 Kirrawee 2232 Bi Polar support. Support after suicide. Assessments. [email protected]
Support After Suicide E: [email protected] Scroll for information. 03 9421 7640 www.supportaftersuicide.org.au
www.noffs.org.au 9305 6600 Freecall T ed Noffs Foundation Counseling for adolescents & rehabilitation programs. [email protected] 1800 151 045 Way Ahead –(Mental Health Assoc of NSW) Information Mental Health – 1300 794 991 Anxiety – 1300 794 992 www.mentalhealth.asn.au 9339 6000 [email protected] 1300 794 991 Information on mental health and mental illness. Youth Line Sydney. See Lifeline www.lifelinesydney.org 13 11 14 Crisis counseling. Sydney and Sutherland.
Opportunities to be assisted to reach full potential. Youth off the Streets www.youthoffthestreets.com.au 9693 1599 [email protected] 1800 062 288 Disadvantaged, homeless, drug dependence.
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FURTHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Organisation Address Contact Phone Fax Other Details 140 Arthur St., Apprenticeships, Traineeships, government incentives. Apprenticeship Support Australia [email protected] Nth Sydney 2060 Stacey Cox Stacey Cox: 0409 664 592 Sutherland Shire and St HO 1300 650 755 www.apprenticeshipssupport.com.au Locked Bag 938 George. Programs for clients with disabilities. North Sydney 2059 1300 363 831 Apprentice Employment Network 30-32 Pomeroy St Executive Officer 9746 9333 Opportunities for pre apprenticeships courses and NSW & ACT. Homebush 2140 apprenticeships. [email protected] www.aennswact.com.au
Deaf Society NSW 1800 893 855 Courses in various areas of Sydney metro. Course Email for general [email protected] Level 4, 69 Phillip St TTY: 8833 3691 list updated frequently, phone for further information. enquiries 8833 3699 www.deafsocietynsw.org.au Parramatta 2150. SMS: 0427 741 420 NDIS. Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Free shuttle bus. Good Shepherd School programs 14 – 18 years, work towards RoSA The Waranara Centre 440 Marrickville Rd., 8571 7800 (Record of School Achievement). Intensive, ongoing [email protected] Marrickville 2204 learning support. Students from all backgrounds www.goodshepherd.com.au (students need to be able achieve optimal learning and life outcomes. Social & to travel to Marrickville) recreational support, counseling & wellbeing programs. National Disability Co-ordination Centre for Disability Vera Laptev 9036 3603 Southern Sydney Area. Coordinates the support Officer (NDCO) Program Studies. Sydney Medical Mon, Tues. provided to students with disabilities as they make the School.Uni of Sydney. Jessica Buhne [email protected] Level 1 92-94 Parramatta 9036 3610 transition from school to further study and employment. Wed, Thur, Fri. [email protected] Rd Camperdown 2050 www.ndco.cds.org.au/ Southern Sydney SGSCC disAbility NDIS funding can be used for a variety of courses - 127-129 (Formerly St George & Sutherland 9528 3344 mainstream & modified CP & SLES. STEP and Kringen Sutherland Rd, 9589 0517 Community College) classes. Updated facilities. [email protected] Jannali 2226 www.sgscc.edu.au [email protected] To be accessed via schools. Work placement, Southern Sydney BEN (Business 38 Eton St., mentoring, workshops (refer to website), networks. Education Network) Website for general information & links for parents re [email protected] Sutherland 2232 Diana Lang 9521 0500 9525 3431 PO Box 915 education, employment & community services. www.southernsydneyben.com.au Sutherland 1499 www.sydneyparents.com.au Sutherland Youth Services 9521 6531 For Transition To Work programs for students who are Google: 2connect youth and disengaged or at risk. Community – the youth point TABMA Timber & Building HO Suite 1.01/154 Not For Profit, nationwide Group Training Organisation.
Materials Association Pacific Hwy., 9277 3100 Employ Apprentices and Trainees, links with TAFE, Google TABMA St Leonards 2065 wide range of options and support.
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CAREER WEBSITES: Resource Website Further Information
Australian JobSearch (NSW) www.jobsearch.gov.au Varied information service Australia wide. Planning, career choices, resume writing, scholarships & myfuture www.myfuture.edu.au further internet sites.
OTEN www.tafeoten.com.au Distance, flexible and online learning, TAFE courses. Information on TAFE courses & colleges, online TAFE NSW www.tafensw.edu.au courses, general information.
Year 12 what next? www.year12whatnext.gov.au Helps students plan their post-school education & training
NSW School-Based Traineeships www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/traineeships/sbt/index.html
Going to Uni www.goingtouni.gov.au Information on courses and Universities
TVET Courses www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/tvet Very informative site for TVET courses. Free jobsearch for people with a disability www.toozly.com.au Jobs and workplace www.workplace.gov.au Lots of general information.
Deaf Jobs www.deafjobs.com.au For the hearing impaired.
Employers may advertise on websites such as: www.seek.com.au; www.mycareer.com.au; www.jobs.nsw.gov.au
EMPLOYMENT CONTACTS: Contact Phone number Further Information Customer Service (employment) 1800 805 260 General information and assistance. Employers call 13 17 15 An employer's hotline. Indigenous Employment Google Indigenous Employment General information on Indigenous programs. Skillsroad (www.skillsroad.com.au)([email protected]) 1300 192 322 Jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships. Job Access for people with disabilities. 1800 464 800 www.jobaccess.gov.au/home - One stop information shop. Job Pathways www.aajobpathways.com.au – Apprenticeships and links Job Outlook www.joboutlook.gov.au – Research of many occupations
USEFUL WEBSITES: www.a apathways.com.au - Comprehensive Website for Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships. www.skillsroad.com.au - New free career aptitude quiz website and information. www.jobaccess.gov.au - Phone 18 00 464 800 - In fo for people with disabilities o n employment assistance, subsidy, study, training & apprenticeships. www.employment.gov.au/ jobse rvi ce s- aust r alia- js a - F lex ibility & acce ss to suppo rt and available services. www.mtcaustralia.com.au - M.T.C Wo rk S olutio ns Caringbah (9541 3100).
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TAFE NSW – Sydney Region. Disability Consultants www.tafensw.edu.au 1300 360 601 www.tafensw.edu.au/student-services/disability-services Supports for students with disability Disability Colleges Phone Vision All colleges – Base Ultimo 9217 4061 Jodie Pringle Impairment Deaf/Hearing Impaired 9598 6399 St George, Eora, Sutherland (Gymea and Loftus). SMS: 0409 515 251 Skype: stgeorgetafedeaf1 E: [email protected] Ultimo, Enmore, Petersham, Eora and Randwick SMS only: 0408 252 304 E: [email protected] Intellectual St George, Sutherland (Gymea and Loftus) 9598 6268 Michelle Stainlay
Enmore, Eora and Petersham 9335 2532 or 9217 4969 Mimi Teegar
Randwick 9469 8537 Lynn Koeppl
Ultimo 9217 3970 Tina Binepal
Mental Health, Psychiatric St George, Sutherland, (Gymea and Loftus). 9710 5193 Peta Smith Disabilities Enmore, Eora, Petersham, Ultimo and Randwick 9217 3725 or 9217 3709 Paula Howard; Gillian Blackburn
Neurological, specific Sutherland (Gymea and Loftus) and St George 9710 5879 Rhonda Debney learning difficulties. Enmore, Petersham and Ultimo 9217 3628 Michelle Perry
Eora, Randwick and Ultimo 9217 4715 Heather Beebe
Physical Disabilities / St George, Sutherland (Gymea and Loftus), Eora, Enmore, Petersham 9469 8642 Marea Jordan-Watt Chronic Illness and Randwick Ultimo 9217 3099 Maree Marsh
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TAFE Addresses
Ultimo – 695-731 Harris St., (between Thomas St and Mary Ann St.,) Ultimo 2007 Kogarah - Cnr Princes Hwy & President Ave., Kogarah 2217 Loftus - Rawson Avenue, Loftus 2232 Gymea - Cnr. Hotham Rd., &The Kingsway, Gymea 2227 Eora – 333 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale 2008 Enmore – 110 Edgeware Road, Enmore 2042 Petersham – 27 Crystal St., Petersham 2049 Randwick - Cnr Darley Rd., & King St., Randwick 2031
Wollongong and Illawarra TAFE Campuses - General enquiry 1300 766 123
TAFE NSW – Head Teachers/Consultants (Sydney Region – SW Sydney LGA) www.tafensw.edu.au Ph: 13 79 74 Campuses Disability Consultants Bankstown, Padstow Premy Reddy (Mon – Fri) – Ph: 9780 5711; Deborah Hill (Tue – Wed) 9780 5553 Campbelltown Karyn Evans – Ph: 4620 1803; 0405 269 216 Doug Bowers – SMS only 0401 376 878 [email protected] Granville Carmel Silvestro, Diane DeSouza, Shelley Temmerman - Ph: 9682 0384 Lidcombe, Chullora Steve Berry – Ph: 9643 4592; 0402 352 025 Liverpool Sally Ryan – Ph: 9827 5288 Miller Keri Aggett – Ph: 9825 7307 Macquarie Fields Chris Levi – 9829 0355 Wetherill Park Caroline Davis – Ph: 9829 9762
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UNIVERSITIES Every University has a support person available to discuss individual needs of students and assist with planning, goal setting and support. Websites are available with up-to-date information and your NDCO (bottom of this section) can also assist. Practical information, courses, costs, scholarships and resources: www.australianuniversities.com.au then search city or state. Current information including names can be found at http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/disability-contacts.pdf It is recommended that students make contact with this person early, to facilitate a smooth transition to the new learning environment. Everybody has a disability at some time (allergies, diseases, flu) which may impact temporarily or permanently. Students need to address the effect of their disability in order to maximise learning. Benefits may be available such as extra points, your NDCO can also assist with these links.
Organisation Contact Phone Fax Other Details
Strathfield Campus Australian Catholic University Selina Campas 9701 4300 9701 4233 [email protected] Disability Advisors, Disability Services 25A Barker Rd Strathfield 2135. www.acu.edu.au North Sydney Campus Emma Harris 9739 2370 9739 2458 [email protected] 40 Edward St North Sydney 2060. Macquarie University Level 2, Wally’s Walk Disability Adviser Macquarie University 9850 7497 9475 1037 [email protected] www.macquarieuv.com.au Sydney 2109
University of NSW Sharon Rodham Disability Adviser Ground Floor F20 9385 2055 9385 6262 [email protected] www.student.unsw.edu.au/disability Goodsell Bldg. University of NSW Sydney 2052
University of Notre Dame [email protected] 8204 4404 Access and Inclusion Adviser 140 Broadway Broadway 2008 PO Box 944, Broadway 2007. Disability Support: 8204 4283 www.notredame.edu.au Fiona or Bernadette
University of Sydney (Sydney) Disability Services Manager Dagmar Kminiak www.sydney.edu.au/study/academic-support/disability-support Level 5 Jane Foss Russell Building 8627 8422 8627 8482 [email protected] Darlington Campus University of Sydney 2006 University of Technology Liz Penny 9514 1172 Student Services Unit Accessibility and Services, 9514 1177 [email protected] TTY 9514 1164 www.uts.edu.au Student Services Unit Level 6, Building 1 15 Broadway Ultimo 2007. Western Sydney University Team Leader Senior Disability Advisor Locked bag 1797 9685 9228 9685 9613 [email protected] www.uws.edu.au Penrith 2751 39
UNIVERSITIES Disability Services University of Wollongong. 2nd floor, Building 11, UOW Disability Services Student Experience. 4221 4942 4221 5667 [email protected] Northfields Avenue www.uow.edu.au Wollongong 2522 National Disability Co-ordination Officer (NDCO) Vera Laptev: Mon, Tue. 9036 3603 *[email protected] Program. The NDCO program aims to assist people 9036 3613 with disabilities to move from school to the community, Jessica Buhne: Wed, Thur, Fri. 9036 3610 *[email protected] into higher education, training and subsequent St George, Sutherland, Inner West www.ndco.cds.org.au employment. Career Toolbox links. and Eastern Suburbs.
Two web based resources available to people considering university as a pathway:
• What’s Uni Like, Future Moves, is an online course helping people answer the following questions. Is uni for me? What should I expect at uni? What academic skills will I need? www.what’s-uni-like.edu.au
• Campus Quest is a game designed to help people understand and prepare for life at uni. You need to register to play. www.campusquest.com.au
There are more useful websites at the front of this Directory
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Checklist:
Things to consider as students progress through high school. • Carers Support: Mable (formerly Carers NSW and Better Caring) – www.mable.com.au Carer Gateway - carergateway.gov.au • Centrelink: Disability – ph 132717 Carers allowance/carers payment CRN number Disability Support Pension (apply one month before 16th birthday) Pensioner Education Supplement • Department of Education supports: Support Teacher Transition (STT) area based Learning and Support Teacher (LaST) school based. Transition Advisor, school based • Financial services: Bank account Tax File Number • Health Services: Medical Transition Support – e.g. referral to adult service (Kogarah Development Assessment Service (DAS) ph 8566 1222 Health summary – Red Book , developed by the Department of Health and provides an easy, concise record which can be updated. • NDIS: Hotline 1800 800 110 Useful websites: everyaustraliancounts.com.au mychoicematters.org ndisnsw.com.au • Other: Companion Card – 1800 893 044 nswcompanioncard.org.au Taxi Transport subsidy scheme (through Transport NSW – 1800 623 724) Electoral role Medicare card Proof of age card Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS)
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Acronyms
AAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre HT Head Teacher (DoE) ABI Acquired Brain Injury ITP Individualised Transition Plan ACE Adult Community Education JCA Job Capacity Assessment (Centrelink) ADE Australian Disability Enterprises (Supported Employment) L&W Learning & Wellbeing ADHC Ageing Disability & Home Care (ended 30th June 2018) LGA Local Government Area ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder LAST Learning And Support Teacher ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (formerly UAI) NDCO National Disability Coordination Officer AUSLAN Australian Sign Language NDIA National Disability Insurance Agency BEN Business Education Network NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme CALD Culturally & Linguistically Diverse NDS National Disability Service CBF Centre Based Funding NESA NSW Education Standards Authority (formerly BOS) CIC Construction Induction Card (formerly White Card) PIN Personal Identification Number COS Coordination Of Supports PSP Post School Programs CRN Centrelink Customer Reference Number PLP Personal Learning Program DAA Disabled Australian Apprentice (Wage Support) PWD People With Disabilities DAWS Disabled Apprentice Wage Support RTO Registered Training Organisation DEAN Disability Education Association NSW/ACT RoSA Record of School Achievement DES Disability Employment Service SE Supported Employment DHS Department of Human Services SLES School Leaver Employment supports DMS Disability Management Service (not long term) SLSO School Learning Support Officer DoE Department of Education SMP Self-Managed Program or PCP – Person Centred Program DP Day Programs Social&CP Social & Community Participation DSP Disability Support Pension STT Support Teacher Transition (DoE) DSS Department of Social services TAFE TAFE TC - TAFE Teacher Consultant EAP Employment Assistance Plan TTW Tele-Type Writer ESS Employment Support Service (long term, permanent disability) TTY Text Telephone (for hearing impaired) ET Executive Teacher (DoE) TVET TAFE Vocational Education & Training GTO Group Training Organisation YAL Youth Allowance HACC Home and Community Care HO Head Office
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