If you use disability specialist services and are planning to move to another State or Territory, then it is important that you read the following information.
States and Territories have agreed to facilitate access into their service system based on relative priority of need. Disability specialist services work differently in each State and Territory therefore it is important to make as many arrangements as possible prior to moving to ensure that you are fully informed of what is available. The information obtained may impact upon your decision to move.
States and Territories have agreed to allow individuals to register their demand for service PRIOR to any planned move interstate. This approach gives people with disabilities the security of staying in the State of origin while potential service options are being explored in the new location. As there is a high demand for disability specialist services, it must be noted that it may take some considerable time before services become available in your new home State / Territory.
Again, each State / Territory equipment services differ. Eligibility for the equipment program also varies. You may be able to take your existing equipment with you. Please call your equipment provider to find out what aids and equipment you can take with you.
In addition the following questions may help you determine if you can get the equipment that you need and should be asked of the service provider in the State/Territory of destination prior to your move.
What equipment is obtainable under a funded program?
Are there eligibility criteria?
What is the usual waiting period?
Is a referral necessary, and if so from whom?
How does the assessment procedure work?
Should case files be brought along so that there is not a need for another full assessment?
The best thing you can do is to contact the person in your State or Territory who is responsible for information on moving. The contact list below provides details of the people in your State / Territory that can help you with information on disability specialist services and aids and equipment.
State / Territory Department |
Contact Details Current at 27 August 2007 |
ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community
Services ACT
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Sarah King Co-ordinator,Services Management
Level 2, 12 Moore Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
PO Box 158, Canberra City ACT 2601 Ph:02 6205 0889 Fax: 02 6205 0940 Email: sarah.king@act.gov.au
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New South Wales Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care
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Jennifer Harris Policy Officer Access and, Assessment Unit Phone: 02 8270 2235 Email: jennifer.harris@dadhc.nsw.gov.au
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Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services |
Mr Michael Woodhouse Director Aged & Disability Services Phone: (08) 8999 2831 Email: michael.woodhouse@nt.gov.au
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Queensland Disability Services Queensland
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Greg Johnson Senior Program Officer Program Management Phone: 07 3224 8025 Email: greg.johnson @disability.qld.gov.au
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South Australia Disability SA Department for Families and Communities
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Claude Bruno Director North
Disability SA
Phone: 08 8272 1988
Email: claude.bruno@dfc.sa.gov.au
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Tasmania Department of Health and Human Services |
Ingrid Ganley Manager Strategic and Business Support Phone: 03 6230 7528 Email: Ingrid.Ganley@dhhs.tas.gov.au
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Victoria Department of Human Services
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Sue Cooper Access, Planning and Pathways Unit
Disability Services Phone: 03 9096 7458 Email: sue.p.cooper@dhs.vic.gov.au
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Western Australia Disability Services Commission
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Scott Fraser Manager, Operational Support and Development
Metropolitan Services Coordination
Phone: 08 9426 9298
Email: scott.fraser@dsc.wa.gov.au
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