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Support from Disability Services
Support if you live in the country
Support if you live in the city or suburbs
Housing
Support if you have a major health condition (such as diabetes).
Support from Disability Services
The Disability Services team of Aboriginal staff provides support for Aboriginal people with disability, their families and carers. They can:
- provide Aboriginal workers if you would prefer
- help you and your family to find and use disability services
- advocate and help you to speak up.
They can help you to find and use support such as:
- help around the home
- equipment
- nursing and health care
- personal care - for example, help with showering
- transport
- day activities
- supported housing.
For more information see the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services information sheet.
If you live in the country
The Ceduna and Port Augusta offices have their own Aboriginal workers:
Ceduna
c/o 22 McKenzie Street
Ceduna SA 5690
Phone: 8625 2129
Fax: 8625 2396
(Map of Ceduna office)
Port Augusta
40 Flinders Terrace
Port Augusta SA 5700
Phone: 8641 1600
Fax: 8641 1800
(
Map of Port Augusta office)
Even if you don't live in one of these areas contact your nearest Disability Services office, phone 1300 786 117 or email disabilityinfo@dfc.sa.gov.au.
A doctor, family member or Nunga organisation can make this inquiry for you. For more information about who is eligible for support, see eligibility.
Find out about other supports available for people with disabilities on the pages for:
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If you live in the city or suburbs
These offices have their own Aboriginal workers:
Christies Beach
98 Beach Road
Christies Beach SA 5165
Phone: 8384 7299
Fax: 8384 8799
(Map of Christies Beach office)
Gilles Plains
31 Blacks Road
Gilles Plains 5086
Phone: 8366 7300
Fax: 8366 7377
(
Map of Gilles Plains office)
Regency Park
171 Days Road
Regency Park SA 5010
Phone: 8348 6000
Fax: 8348 6599
(
Map of Regency Park office)
Salisbury
Street address 1:
46 Commercial Road
Salisbury SA 5108
Phone: 8282 5500
Fax: 8282 5555
(
Map of Salisbury office, street address 1)
Street address 2:
57 Park Terrace
Salisbury SA 5108
Fax: 8182 1566
(
Map of Salisbury office, street address 2)
Even if you don't live in one of these areas contact your nearest Disability Services office, phone 1300 786 117 or email disabilityinfo@dfc.sa.gov.au.
A doctor, family member or Nunga organisation can make this inquiry for you. For more information about who is eligible for support, see eligibility.
If you live in Adelaide's city or its suburbs, you may also be able to get some help at home from Aboriginal Home Care. To become a client of Aboriginal Home Care, you will need to have an interview with a case manager to assess whether you are eligible. To find out how to apply, contact:
Aboriginal Home Care
3 Ninth Street
Bowden SA 5007
Phone: 8346 9155
Email: homecare@ahcp.org.au
Find out about other supports available for people with disabilities on the pages for:
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Supported housing
The Aboriginal Elders Village in Davoren Park offers accommodation, care and support to Aboriginal Elders, younger adults with disabilities and carers. To become a resident of the Aboriginal Elders Village, you must need daily support and care, and be assessed by the Registered Nurse. To find out how to apply, contact:
Aboriginal Elders Village
2 Oldford Street, Davoren Park SA 5113
Phone: 8287 1454
Email: elders1@internode.on.net
Your Disability Services Service Coordinator can also help you to find special housing and help at home. If you don't already have a Service Coordinator, phone the information service on 1300 786 117. A doctor, family member or Nunga organisation can make this inquiry for you. Find out about other supports for people with disabilities on housing and home assistance.
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If you have a major health condition
If you have a health problem, such as diabetes, you may need help at home. To find out how to get help:
If you aren't sure who to call, contact your nearest Disability Services office or phone the Disability Information Service on 1300 786 117.
Workers will talk to you about your needs and who can help you. Some people can get help through Disability Services and others from Domiciliary Care Services or Aboriginal Home Care. A doctor, family member or Nunga organisation can make this inquiry for you.
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More information
On this site
Housing for Aboriginal people
Service and information directories
Downloads
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - brain (head) injury information
Other websites
Aboriginal Hostels Ltd
The Australian Government Indigenous portal - programs and services throughout Australia