- CMAG Disability Information Kit
North Western Disability Case Management Action Group
This information contained in this kit is intended for people with a disability and/or their families and carers who are new to the disability service system or are after a little extra information. This is not to replace other services but to give people the opportunity to access services and resources.
Posted: 25-08-2008
- 1.1 Do you need specialised aids and equipment for your young child?
0 years to school aged
Information on mobility assistance equipment for your child, trialing and modifying equipment and funding options.
Posted: 22-08-2008
- 1.2 Will you need help navigating the education system for your young child?
0 years to school aged
Information on Early Intervention Services, choosing a school, applying for funding to support your child at school and transport support.
Posted: 22-08-2008
- 1.3 What in-home support is available to my young child and me?
0 years to school aged
Information on accessing respite services and what funding maybe available to you.
Posted: 22-08-2008
- 1-4 Do you need some help finding recreation and respite options for your young child?
0 years to school aged
Information on childcare options, support for your child at kindergarten, supported playgrounds and services that can help you.
Posted: 22-08-2008
- 2-1 What options are available for school leavers?
Young Adult
Information on Futures for Young Adult, supported employment options and others relevant information available for school leavers.
Posted: 22-08-2008
- 2-2 Are you looking for recreation options and are 16-21 years old?
Young Adults
Information on a range of recreational programs, services that can help you find recreational activities in your local area.
Posted: 22-08-2008
- 2-3 What respite options are available if you are 16-21 years old?
Young Adults
Information on what respite is and how to go about getting respite including emergency respite services.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 2-4 Do you need specialised aids and equipment and are 16-21 years old?
Young Adults
Information on the Aids and Equipment Program, trialing equipment and other options for funding of equipment.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 2-5 Are you a young person wanting accommodation options?
Young Adults
Information on living independently in your home, long term accommodation options and details of organisations that can assisst with accommodation issues.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 3-1 Are you an older adult looking for accommodation options?
Older Adults
Information on accommodation options including independent living, types of accommodation available and organisations that can assist you in needed.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 3-2 Are you an older adult looking for recreation options?
Older Adults
Information on services that provide a range of recreational programs including what local councils offer.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 3-3 What respite options are available for older adults?
Older Adults
Information on what respite is and what respite options are available including emergency respite services.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 3-4 Planning for the Future?
Older Adults
Information on how the Department of Human Services can help. Information on the Disability Support Register and how to go about getting legal advice.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 3-5 Are you an older adult and need specialised aids and equipment?
Older Adults
Information on the Aids and Equipment Program, trialing equipment and other options for obtaining equipment.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4-1 Do you speak a language other than English?
Information relevant across all ages
How to access an interpreter, meet and talk with people from your own cultural background and other useful information.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4-2 Do you care for someone with a disability and would like some peer support?
Information relevant across all ages
Information on accessing support groups and other carer and parent supports services.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4-3 Does your brother or sister have a disability
Information relevant across all ages
Information on getting support for siblings including activities, websites and other useful information.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4.4 Are you having trouble getting around?
Information relevant across all ages
Information on accessing your community including access to public places, obtaining a disabiliy parking permit and the Companion Card.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4.5 Is this the first time you have tried to access services?
Information relevant across all ages
Information on the Disability Support Register, the new Disability Act 2006, contacting the Department of Human Services, Privacy Laws and waitinglists.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4-6 Useful contacts
Information relevant across all ages
Contact details for a range of services and supports for people with a disability, their family and carers living in the Northern and Western Suburbs.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4-7 How do I contact my local council?
Information relevant across all ages
Tips on accessing services at you local council and contact details for all councils in the Northern and Western suburbs.
Posted: 19-08-2008
- 4.8 Information on continence products for people with a disability
Information relevant across all ages
Continence funding options , purchasing and support
Posted: 18-08-2008
