LIVING with a disability, or being a carer, is stressful and difficult. But there are many agencies in South Australia that can help — here’s a helpful list.
Anglicare SA
Provides tailored individual outreach support to clients in the community who may be living with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder.
Autism SA
An organisation which provides services and support for individuals with autism, their families and carers as well as free NDIS planning.
Barkuma
Member-based, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to assist people with disability to live, work and be included in the community.
Bedford
Trusted and sustainable business that builds the skills people with disability to help them participate in the community.
Carers South Australia
The statewide “voice of family carers”, representing and providing valued support to family carers across SA.
Community Bridging Services
Works with clients to plan their futures, achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life.
communitybridgingservices.org.au
Community Living Australia
Supports people with disability by offering accommodation, in-home support, respite care and day options services, as well as recreational camps.
DCSI – Disability Services
Provides eligible clients with government-run services and support, including early intervention, help in the home, help for carers, equipment and aids, therapy and more.
www.dcsi.sa.gov.au/services/disability-services
Disability Advocacy & Complaints Service of SA Inc.
Provides information and advocacy support to individuals, families, carers and communities.
Down Syndrome Australia
Made up of eight State and Territory associations providing support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome and their families across the country.
EBL Disability Services
Supports individuals and their families from childhood through to adulthood.
Finding Workable Solutions
Not-for-profit organisation creating innovative businesses that generate employment services and tailored support service to employers and communities.
Flinders University
Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in disability studies.
The Growing Space
Independent disability support, information and advocacy for families in South Australia.
HomeCare+
A division of the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of South Australia Inc. it provides in-home and community support for people with a range of disabilities.
Interchange SA
Creates fun, friendship and support for children, teenagers and adults with disabilities.
LAAS Inc
Provides accommodation in Loxton and Berri for people with disability, and offers a day options program providing day activities.
Life Without Barriers
Information about tailored supports available, plus information on working in the disability industry.
Minda Incorporated
Offers a range of support options so people can make their own decisions about supports, who to live with and where to live.
My Plan Manager
Helps people take control of their support services, assisting with service providers and financial management.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Information, help and support on the new scheme.
Neami National
A community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.
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Orana Incorporated
Creates opportunities for people with disability to live and work within their local community, fulfil their dreams and become valued and productive community members.
SA Care
Family-owned business providing care and support services to individuals living in the community, plus supported accommodation options for those living with high complex needs.
sa.gov.au – Disability services in SA
Information and help for people with disability, including disability services and health and wellbeing.
sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/disability/...services/services-in-sa
SCOSA
Provides services and support to South Australians living with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities. Creates fun and engaging activities, leading to enhanced life skills.
TAFE SA
Offers course in aged and disability services and allied health.
Technical Aid to the Disabled (SA)
Statewide, not-for-profit, voluntary organisation that creates, modifies or repairs devices where there is no other solution readily available.
Xlent Disability Services
Provide innovative day options and respite services that focus on educational outcomes.
yourkids Children & Youth Services
Provides respite, accommodation and mentoring services to children, young people and families in the metropolitan and Greater Adelaide region.
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