Disability in Campbelltown

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person:

• thinks
• feels
• interacts with others
• experiences their environment.

Autism is the largest disability group in the NDIS in the Campbelltown area. This is similar to the rest of South Australia, which sits above the national average.

Of the 1,264 active NDIS participants in the Council area in 2022/2023, 531 (42%) are on the NDIS for autism.

Autism support services and information

• Autism SA
  www.autismsa.org.au
  Autism SA provide individualised and person-centred services and support. Autism SA can assist you whether you are:
  • autistic
  • a family member or carer of a person with autism
  • a professional looking for the latest information about autism.

• Office for Autism
  www.officeforautism.sa.gov.au 
  The Office for Autism develop policies and initiatives that support people with autism with:
  • access
  • inclusion
  • awareness
  • opportunity
  • connection
  • belonging.

• Other Autism Services
  Additional support and information services can be found in our Disability Services Guide for Children and Young People (PDF).

Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition. It affects a person’s intellectual skills and their behaviour in different situations. It can include difficulties in:

• communication
• memory
• understanding
• problem solving
• self-care
• social skills
• emotional skills
• physical skills.

Intellectual disability support services and information

• Minda
  1300 164 632
  www.mindainc.com.au
  Minda offers people with intellectual disability support in:
  • accommodation
  • supported employment
  • lifestyle services
  • respite.

• Intellectual Disability Accommodation Association
  398B Payneham Road, Glynde
  08 8337 7432
  www.idaa.org.au
  IDAA is a non-government and not-for-profit organisation. They provide appropriate, low cost housing for people with intellectual disability.

Mental health is a state of mental well-being. It helps people to:

• cope with the stresses of life
• realise their abilities
• learn well and work well
• contribute to their community.

Wellbeing includes physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional health.  People usually rate their wellbeing based on how they feel overall.

Starting the search to find the correct information and support for people with mental health difficulties can be overwhelming. This can be whether it’s for yourself, a friend or family member.

Here are some helpful tips:

1. Contact your GP to have a discussion regarding a Mental Health Care Plan.
2. Have the doctor to refer you to the appropriate organisation that can give you the best support for your age and situation.

Mental health support services and information

• Mental Health Triage Service
  13 14 65
  Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service provides:
  • access to state funded mental health services
  • advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis.

• Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
  1800 013 755
  An after-hours service that operates from 5pm to 11:30pm, 365 days per year.

• Eastern Community Mental Health Service
  172 Glynburn Road, Tranmere
  08 7425 5555
  Provides case management for people with a mental illness. Facilitates recovery and rehabilitation. This service is for adults only and requires a GP referral.

• Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS)
  367a Magill Road, St Morris
  08 7425 6400
  Services are for people aged 65 years and older and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and older.

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
  Multiple locations
  1300 222 647
  A free community based mental health service provided through SA Health's Women's and Children's Health Network. They provide mental health services to infants, children, adolescents and perinatal women.

• Carers SA Carer Gateway
  1800 422 737
  Speak to an experienced staff member about Carer supports and services and emergency respite support.

• Rostrevor Baptist Church (all ages)
  288 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
  08 8336 1466
  office@rostrevorbaptist.asn.au
  https://rbc.online.church
  Courses that focus on the whole person which leads towards positive wellbeing.

• Skylight Mental Health
  www.skylight.org.au
  Offering a range of programs and services for people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers. They provide support and information, build community awareness and advocate for improved mental health policy and services.

• Mind SA
  www.mindaustralia.org.au
  Offering a range of community and residential services that can support you in your recovery from mental ill health. They work with you and your carers to build on personal strengths and support achievement of life goals.

Physical disability includes a temporary or permanent limitation on a person's:

• physical functioning
• mobility
• dexterity or stamina

Such disabilities may come about through:

• accident
• injury
• illness
• birth complications
• genetic abnormality.

Physical disability support services and information

• DHS Disability Services
  1800 952 962 (and press 3)
  www.dhsdisabilityservices.sa.gov.au
  Services include home and living support, disability aged care, support coordination, allied health, behavioural support, nursing, transition to home and equipment.