Wagga Autism Support group services handbook Special thanks to the Wagga Wagga Rotary Club Sunrise for their kind donation, making the printing of this book possible. Paediatricians Wagga Autism Services Handbook Paediatricians Dr Ganesh Thambipillay Suite 1 Calvary Specialsts Clinic WAGGA WAGGA Tel: 02 6925 0305 Riverina Paediatrics Dr Natalie Snyman Dr John Preddy 5 Chaston Street WAGGA WAGGA Tel: (02) 6925 0210 Tracey Merriman PO Box 23 Albury NSW Tel: (02) 6023 6660 Joseph Moloney 50 Docker Street Wagga Wagga NSW Tel: 02 6925 1744 Psychologists Roger Blake (Psychologist) (02) 6227 0216 M: 0427 264 797 John Shephard (Psychologist) Email: sheppsych@bigpond.com Tel: 0418 693 448 Krysten Taprell (Psychologist) 5 Kooba Street Griffith NSW 2680 Tel: 0432 444 305 (02) 6955 2339 Email: Krysten.taprell@gmail.com Kylie Irlam Child psychologist Edward Street Wagga Wagga Mobile: 0427 770 217 Debbie Irons Child Psychologist 12 Mile Road Wagga Wagga Tel: 02 6920 0296 Mobile: 0400 548 501 Alexandra Faulkner Social Worker Tel: 0410 584 942 Speech Therapists Shelley Brennan Paediatric Speech Pathology Suite 2, 56-60 Baylis St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: 0418 284 942 Riverina Speech Pathology 166 Kincaid Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: (02) 6971 0811 0431 110 545 Clear Speech 642 Jones St, Albury NSW 2640 mobile: 0401 385 253 Alison Winkworth Albury NSW 2650 Tel: 0412 366 946 www.firstimpressionfeedback.com.au 3 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Speech Therapists Janice Seton Speech Pathologist Shop 4/ 26 Ulong Street, Griffith NSW 2680 Tel: (02) 6964 8487 Chatterbugs Paediatric Speech Pathology 22 Peter Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: 0418 284 942 Interact Speech Pathology Services 494 Crisp Street, Albury NSW 2640 Tel: (02) 6021 4269 Kristin Dore 77 Best Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: (02) 6921 4179 Occupational Therapists Riverina Hand Therapy Suite 1, 325 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: (02) 6925 0157 Riverina Rehab Connect PO Box 8423, Kooringal NSW 2650 Tel: 0409 501 154 Anne Bartram PO Box 7087, Albury NSW 2640 Tel: 0411 113 001 Bullant Rehab 776 Forrest Hill Ave, Albury NSW 2640 Tel: (02) 6041 5905 Katrina Daniher 16 Paton Cl, Thurgoona NSW 2640 Tel: 0408 432 686 ARMS 20 Noorebar Ave, Griffith NSW 2680 Tel: (02) 6964 8995 Mara Matthews Occupational Therapy Tel: 0438 404 489 Travels from Albury to service Wagga area by appointment. Mental Health Headspace Riverina Tel: 02 6921 8891 0429 373 894 Email: info@riverinaheadspace.com.au Riverina Division of General Practice and Primary Health Tel: 6923 3100 Website: www.headspace.or.au Ensures young people have the support, information and services they need to resolve their mental health issues. Website: www.rdgp.com.au Email: division@rdgp.com.au 4 Wagga Wagga Comunity Mental Health Centre/Drug and Alcohol Tel: 6923 5700 1800 800 944 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Early Intervention Family Care Cottage Tel: 6931 4258 54 Yentoo Dr, Wagga Wagga For parents with children up to 5 years. Family Care Cottage provides supportive, "homelike" enviroment to promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of families with children under 5 years. A child and family health nurse is available to assist with aspects of parenting including sleeping, feeding, child development, challenging behaviour and emotional support. FCC offers information, support and referral service regarding children's development and parenting. KEIS (Kurrajong Early Childhood Intervention Service) WAGGA WAGGA: Street Address: 2 Grampian Place, Tatton WAGGA WAGGA, 2650 Postal Address: PO Box 8576, WAGGA WAGGA, 2650 Phone: [02] 6926 2466 Fax: [02] 6926 2820 Email: keis@kurrajongwaratah.org.au COOTAMUNDRA: Street Address: 30 Mackay Street, Cootamundra, 2590 Postal Address: PO Box 8576, WAGGA WAGGA, 2650 Phone: [02] 6942 6233 Fax: [02] 6942 6233 TUMUT: Street Address: 23 Richmond Street, TUMUT, 2720 Postal Address: PO Box 8576, WAGGA WAGGA, 2650 Phone: [02] 6947 6295 Fax: [02] 6947 6295 Early Childhood Development Program ASPECT - Riverina Imelda Burgman (Wagga Wagga) T 02 6926 2466 M 0438261582 Email: iburgman@autismspectrum.org.au Marlene Daniher (Albury) Tel: 02 6057 3777 M: 0419 168 690 Email: mdaniher@autismspectrum.org.au www.autismspectrum.org.au Targeting children aged 0-6 showing early signs of autism or similar developmental concerns but are yet to receive a formal diagnosis. The program’s objective is to identify these children, assist their families to secure an appropriate assessment and facilitate their entry into early intervention. Providing services up to 100km out of Wagga Wagga and Albury (NSW only). 5 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Early Intervention ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) Autism Behavioural Intervention NSW Suite 202/35 Doody Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 Tel: (02) 9669 2240 Email: info@abinsw.org.au www.abinsw.org.au/ourservices Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) The online support system means that after the initial training is completed, families can use this approach even if they don’t live near a practitioner. www.connectandrelateforautism.com.au www.autismconnections.com.au Northcott Riverina/Murray (Wagga Wagga) 124 Peter Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Ph: (02) 6921 1996 Fax: (02) 6921 8451 Email: wagga@northcott.com.au www.northcott.com.au Northcott provides a broad range of programs, from support in the initial diagnosis period and early intervention, through to early childhood development and assisting adults gain employment and independent living skills. Respite Northcott Riverina/Murray (Wagga Wagga) 124 Peter Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Ph: (02) 6921 1996 Fax: (02) 6921 8451 Email: wagga@northcott.com.au www.northcott.com.au Northcott provides a broad range of programs, from support in the initial diagnosis period and early intervention, through to early childhood development and assisting adults gain employment and independent living skills. Family Link Respite Care Scheme Inc. Po Box 7379 52 Bourke St Wagga Wagga 2650 Tel: (02) 6925 2155 Fax: (02) 6925 2144 Contact: Michelle Parkin Email: michelle.parkin@hotmail.com Family Link provides in home respite, peer support, before and after school care, respite options, brokerage, centre based respite, frail aged/dementia support and individual packages. 6 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Riverina Murray NSW Intereach NSW Inc 93 Morgan St Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: 1800 052 222 Email: gails@intereach.com.au Wagga Autism Services Handbook Respite (NEI) Ningana Enterprises Australian Home Care Services Kurrajong Waratah Provides services to children and (AHCS) Griffith NSW Disabled Care & Support, adults with disabilities and support Respite Care for their parent/carers. For further information about NEI’s Suite 7, 1/185 Morgan St, Lord Baden Powell Dr services Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: (02) 6921 6474 Tel:(02) 6925 5002 Office Hours: 8.30 am – 4.30 Fax: (02) 6925 0933 pm Ring: 02 6962 3162 Email: www.kurrajongwaratah.org.au nei@ningana.com.au Fax: 02 6964 2102 Riverina Murray Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre RMCCRC Wagga provides a central point of respite referral and advice through the Carer freecall number. The major role of the CCRC involves the co-ordination of respite services for all primary carers of the aged, frail, chronic illness and disabilities in the Riverina/Murray. The CCRC does have the capacity to purchase services with brokerage funding. (eg Community Options, Homecare, a nursing service, respite services, residential and out of home) meeting emergency and unplanned needs are a priority of the Riverina Murray. Contact: Debbie Russell - Manager, Team Leader - Emma Vincent02 6925 8791 Phone: 1800 059 059 Fax: 02 6925 8792 Mail to: PO Box 31, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Advocacy DAN (Disability Advocacy Network) Tel:1800 250292 Email: dan_inc@bigpond.com http://www.dan-inc.net.au/ IDEAS Regional office Office: 53 Merivale Street, Tumut NSW 2720 Postal address: PO Box 786, Tumut NSW 2720 Phone: 02 6947 3377 Fax: 02 6947 3723 Manager: mgr@ideas.org.au The Disability Advocacy Network Inc (DAN) is an advocacy service for people with disabilities, their families and carers. If you have any concerns or need information on disability issues, please contact us. The IDEAS' website provides a high quality accessible web portal for people with disability and people with age related disability, their families, carers and other supporters to access and search for information that promotes their independence. http://www.ideas.org.au/ 7 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Advocacy Intereach Intereach was established in 1973 as the Deniliquin Council for Social Development with the aim of bringing social services under one banner. Whilst the name and programs have evolved since this time, the intrinsic values and purpose of the organisation remain consistent through: • strengthening and improving social and personal well-being for individuals, families and communities • promoting / facilitating access, equality and social justice • delivering services locally that are of quality and have value • • Wagga Wagga Regional Office 93 Morgan St Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Phone (02) 6925 8791 Fax (02) 6925 8792 There are also offices in Deniliquin, Albury, Buronga, Griffith, Holbrook and Finley. www.intereach.com.au Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4) www.a4.org.au Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia, also known as A4, is a systemic advocacy organisation that advocates nationally in Australia on behalf of people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including Asperger's Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Children with Disabilty Australia (CDA) Suite 1, 179 Queens Parade Clifton VIC 3068 Tel: (03) 9482 1130 or 1800 222 660 Fax: (03) 9482 7833 Email: info@cda.org.au Website: www.cda.org.au 8 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Support Groups Wagga Autism Support Group Tel: 02 6922 9744 Email: bewickfamily@bigpond.com Contact: Deb Bewick Facebook Group: Wagga Autism Support Group MyTime Play Connect Playgroup Meets: Lake Albert Play Centre - Cnr Hume & Forrest Streets, Lake Albert. For Autism every 3rd Friday of the month @1pm. For general disabilities the 1st Friday of the month @1pm. Tel: 6922 4446 (Kylie) Supporting families with children with an ASD, including Aspergers Syndrome and PDD-NOS. MyTime groups provide facilitated peer support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Socialise and share ideas and information with others who understand the rewards and intensity of caring for a child with special needs. Griffith Autism Support Group We want to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism by providing more intervention programs, education, therapy and support programs for children and adults with Autism, support for families, as well as training for teachers and professionals working with people with Autism. President: Dene` (Deanne) Beltrame Ph: 0411718763 Email:dbeltrame@optusnet.com.au Vice President: Nicole Horley Treasurer: Sonia Careri Secretary: Kristy Valenzisi Please join us for our monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of every month unless otherwise advised at 10.30am Meetings are held in the premises of the Griffith Play Group situated in the car park of Scared Heart Catholic Church Griffith Livewire Livewire support team at: (02) 8425 5971 (9am to 5pm, AEST, Monday-Friday) Or email us at: member.services@livewire.org.au Livewire, an initiative of the Starlight Children’s Foundation, is a free, safe and secure online community for young people ages 10-20 with health issues, and their carers. It aims to connect and support young people affected by an illness or disability via online groups, chats, blogs and entertainment. www.livewire.org.au Young Autism Support Group For more information contact Elly Schiller on 6382 6328 or 0437 126 328. 9 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Government Agencies Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre Tel: (02) 6938 6411 Fax: (02) 6938 6410 Docker Street Wagga NSW 2650 Speech Pathogists, OT’s, & Dietician Continence Aid Payment Scheme (CAPS) The CAPS is an Australian Government Scheme that provides a payment to assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of their incontinence products. The payment is made by Medicare directly into a clients nominated bank account. For over 5 years old. Contact Medicare:132 011 or Rae (Continence Advisor) Tel: (02) 6938 6413 (Tues & Wed) Website: www.bladderbowel.gov.au/furtherinfo/caps/ Enable NSW EnableNSW provides equipment, and in some cases attendant care, to assist eligible residents of NSW with a permanent or long-term disability by providing assistive technology in the areas of : -mobility -self care -communication and -respiratory support Tel: 1800 ENABLE (1800 362 253) Fax: (02) 8797 6543 E-mail: enable@hss.health.nsw.gov.au Website: www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au Isolated Patient’s Travel and Accommodation Scheme (I.P.T.A.A.S) Transport for Health - IPTAAS is a transport and accommodation subsidy scheme that assists people in isolated and rural communities to gain access to specialist medical treatment not available in their own area. Goulburn Office: 1800 800 511 (ADHC) Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services Many of our services help people with a disability to continue living at home and participate in their community. These services include: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 help for families and children to give them the best start and keep them safe behaviour support for people with challenging behaviour, and their families opportunities for school leavers and adults with a disability to learn new skills everyday living support through therapy, community nursing and case management services help directing your own life through advocacy and information services and local support coordination respite (short breaks) for carers and people with a disability help living at home with intensive support. Information, Referral & Intake Line Tel: 1300 134 450 Website: www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/individuals/support Can access Case Management, Respite Service, Therapy and assessment services (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Psychology), Behavioural Intervention and Family Support for school aged children. Eligible families can apply for Family Assistance Funding (FAF) of up to $2000 p.a. for specific projects. 10 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Government Agencies Helping Children with Autism Package Phone 1800 778 581 Email ASD.Support@fahcsia.gov.au The Autism Advisors in NSW are Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT), you can contact them on Tel:1300 978 611 The early intervention funding under the Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package is aimed at providing increased access to early intervention for children aged zero to six with an ASD. The funding supports the delivery of multidisciplinary evidence based early intervention to facilitate improved cognitive, emotional and social development prior to a child starting school. The eligibility criterion for children accessing the early intervention funding through the HCWA package is as follows: • • To be eligible for the early intervention funding package a child must have been seen by an Autism Advisor and deemed eligible to access the program before their sixth birthday. The $12,000 in funding under the early intervention component can be used until the child’s seventh birthday to a maximum of $6,000 per financial year. Up to 35 per cent of a child’s early intervention funding may be used to purchase resources, to a maximum of $2,100 per financial year, or $4,200 in total. Resources must have been assessed by an Early Intervention Panel Provider as being integral to the child’s therapy. The following link provides some questions and answers on purchasing resources with early intervention funding. Website: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/disability/progserv/people/HelpingChildrenWithAutism/Pages/default. aspx Centrelink Payments- Carer Allowance Carer Allowance (child) is a supplementary payment for parents or carers who provide daily care and attention for children with a disabilty or severe medical condition at home. Carer allowance may be paid on top of Carer Payment (Child) or other payments such as Age Pension. For more information see www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/carer_index.htm The Association of Genetic Support of Australiasia Inc (AGSA) AGSA is a network of people who are affected by genetic conditions, either directly or indirectly. Our job here is to make sure that you have someone to talk to, and you have other places and people we can put you in contact with to make your journey a little easier. Tel: (02) 9211 1462 Fax: (02) 9211 8077 Website: www.agsa-geneticsupport.org.au Contact: Laurie Taylor Email: Projects Manager: projects@agsa-geneticsupport.org.au 11 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Government Agencies Small Steps Facing Anxiety Program Tel: (02) 9339 6088 Email: smallsteps@mentalhealth.asn.au Websites: www.mentalhealth.asn.au Other Services Raising children network - the australian parenting website www.raisingchildren.net.au/autism CARERS NSW Tel: 1800 242 636 www.carersnsw.asn.au Information & referral, Free Carer Support Kit, Emotional Support, Counselling Programs SIBLINGS AUSTRALIA www.siblingsaustralia.org.au MISSION AUSTRALIA Tel: (02) 6933 9700 57 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga NSW Youth Assist Program, Adolescent & Family Councellor, Brighter Futures Website: www.missionaustralia.com.au Centacare 203 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Tel: (02) 6923 3888 Individual, couple & family councelling.Triple P 0-12 Program. A school liaison & family support, with lots of free parenting programs, services to all Catholic Schools. Support services for rural isolated families. Website: www.centacarewagga.org.au Book in Hand AUSTRALIA'S most dedicated ASD bookstore listing resources from Australia, UK, US, Canada www.bookinhand.com.au Energy Rebate If you or your family memeber has a Health Care Card call your Electricity Provider and register for the rebate. $149 per year. 12 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Other Services Irlen Lenses Coloured lenses for glasses can be very helpful with vision issues. For local assessment call Sue Painting Tel: (02) 6922 3460 If appropriate an appointment in Canberra will be required. Self test available online www.irlen.com Neslo Arcade Health Foods Shop 9 Neslo Arcade Wagga Wagga A variety of health foods and organic products Tel: (02) 6921 9231 Gourmet Soap Kitchen Healthy Life Shop 31, Marrketplace Wagga Wagga and 177 Baylis Street Tel: (02)6921 3998 (02) 6931 7952 Rear 103 Peter Street Wagga Wagga Tel: (02) 6931 0033 CareWest Tel: (02) 6391 2400 Fax: (02) 6361 9702 Contact: Christine Dennis (02) 6925 8147 (Early Start Project Officer) Email: christine.dennis@cw.org.au Website: www.cw.org.au Care West currently provides a diverse range of community Services across Central and Far West of NSW to the frail aged, people living with a disability and their carers. CareWest offers the community a comprehensive range of services, such as: Commonwealth Carelink, Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, Community Options Program, Compacks, Child & Family Services, Early Start Diagnosis Support, Transition to school, Disability Services, Community Participation/Transition to work, Home Modification & Maintenance, Community Transport and more. Schools Willans Hill Special School Lord Baden Powell Dr Wagga Wagga NSW Tel: (02) 6925 1076 Fax: (02) 6925 3871 Willans Hill School for Specific Purposes caters for students aged 4-20 who have an intellectual or physical disability in either the moderate or severe range. The school focuses on the individual needs of the students, expressed through individual education plans containing carefully selected and clearly defined educational priorities. Willans Hill's main belief is that students "learn by doing" and it is this aspect which allows staff to focus on what students can do not what they can't. 13 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Schools ASPECT Educational Outreach Principal: Kristen Ody Tel: (02) 6057 3777 Fax: (02) 6023 5042 PO Box 3176, Albury NSW 2640 ASPECT Educational Outreach is a specialist autism intervention team that offers services to support students with autism spectrum disorder in mainstream and SSP schools. The philosophy of the service is based on collaborative partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals. Students who need support in school in the areas of behaviour, communication and social skills are referred to this service. For enquiries on Educational Outreach services in the Riverina region, please contact Aspect Riverina School ASPECT Satellite Classes Sacred Heart School Kooringal NSW Contact: Fiona McEvoy Tel: 02 6022 4038 Satellite classes operating in the Riverina area are located at St Pat’s Primary School Albury (two classes); Xavier High School Albury (one class) and Sacred Heart Primary School, Wagga (two classes). The total enrolment across Aspect Riverina School community is 57 students. A school counsellor, occupational therapist and speech pathologist are based at the Albury campus and provides additional support for enrolled students and their families. This in turn strengthens the communication between home and school and the outcomes for each student. Department of Education NSW (DET NSW) Always start with your child’s teacher, school counselor then principal. Disabilty Program Consultant: Riverina - (02) 6937 3800 Deniliquin - June Moon (03) 5898 3726 Griffith - Moira Kingill (02) 6961 8128 Outreach Teachers Autism: Leeton - Bev Hynoski (02) 6953 2122 Deniliquin - Lyndal McKinnon (03) 5881 2045 Catholic Education Office Always start with your teacher, then school principal. School Services Consultant - secondary: Chris Smyth School Services consultant - Primary: Northern Region: David Collie Southern Region: Michael Hopkinson 205 Tarcutta Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Tel: 02 6937 0000 Fax: 02 6921 2986 www.web.csoww.catholic.edu.au Association of Independent Schools Contact Director: Cate Pinnington Professional Services Tel: (02) 9299 2845 www2.aisnsw.edu.au 14 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Post School Options CRS Australia CRS Australia is a leading provider of disability employment and assessment services to people with a disability, injury or health condition. We have almost 70 years experience in our industry. Free Call - 1800 277 277 www.crsaustralia.gov.au Community Access Support Services (CASS) 90 Murray Street Wagga Wagga NSW Tel: 02 6921 3633 The Leisure Company Inc The Leisure Company is a not-for-profit Recreation and Post School Program that links people with disabilities in mainstream recreation, work and life skills pursuits. Firstly, the Recreation Service aims to access and develop integrated recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in Wagga Wagga using existing community programs and facilities. By providing these opportunities people are able to make informed choices regarding their interests which inturn enriches their quality of life. The Recreation Service supports 100 people with a wait list.The second program we offer Post School Program assists 21 participants in a flexible program which provides opportunities for people who access this innovative program to achieve independence and pre-vocational skills to their full capacity. Contact: Libby Clohessy, Phone: 02 6921 2330 Fax: 02 6921 3581 Mail to: PO Box 5269, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Email: leisurecom@optusnet.com.au Work Solutions - Kurrajong Waratah Work Solutions is a specialist recruitment and training agency, supporting people with barriers to employment to transition into employment. 40-42 Fitzmaurice Street Wagga Wagga NSW Tel: 02 6921 8839 or 02 6921 2563 www.kurrajongwaratah.org.au/WorkSolutions.aspx 15 Wagga Autism Services Handbook Post School Options Job Centre Australia 55 Peter Street Wagga Wagga NSW Tel: 02 6921 8004 Email: jcawagga@jcal.com.au www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au Cootamundra - Tel: (02) 6921 8004 Tumut - Tel: (02) 6947 4040 Job Centre Australia limited is a Specialist Disability Employment Service (DES), funded by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR). We specialise in the placement and support of persons with a disability. Family Advocacy Freecall: 1800 620 588 Email: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com Website: www.family-advocacy.com Explaining Funding options for post school choices. 16 Wagga Autism Services Handbook LINKS: www.choicesglutenfree.com.au www.senseabilities.com.au www.tonyattwood.com.au www.mindsandhearts.net www.templegrandin.com www.asperger.asn.au www.mindd.org www.autismawareness.com.au www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au www.apac11.org www.nourishmehealth.com.au www.ringringbook.com.au www.theautismnews.com www.biovea.com www.worldwidelabs.com www.hriptc.org www.autism-help.org www.ldc.org.au www.suelarkey.com www.rdiconnect.com www.dsm5.org www.spdfoundation.net If there needs to be any changes to the services listed in this Handbook, please email: grass05@bigpond.com. Version 1. 2011 17