Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment.

Autism is the largest disability group in the NDIS in the Campbelltown area. This is consistent with 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. Whether you are a person living with ASD or a family member, carer or a professional looking for the latest information about ASD, Autism SA can assist you.

• Office for Autism
  www.officeforautism.sa.gov.au 
  The Office for Autism develop policies and initiatives that support access, inclusion, awareness, opportunity, connection and belonging for Autistic individuals in South Australia.

• Other Autism Services
  Additional support and information services can be found in Campbelltown City Council's Disability Services Guide for Children and Young People (PDF).

Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition that 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 and emotional skills and physical skills.

Intellectual Disability Support Services and Information

• Minda
  1300 164 632
  www.mindainc.com.au
  Minda creates an environment where people with intellectual disability can embrace and enjoy the experiences of life. Minda offers support and opportunity in the areas of accommodation, supported employment, lifestyle services and 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 with the core aim of providing appropriate, low cost housing to members of our community who have intellectual disability.

• Disability Living
  6 George Street Stepney
  (08) 8132 5400
  www.disabilityliving.org.au
  Providing long term accommodation and support for young adults who had reached a stage where their ‘real’ options had narrowed to either living at home with parents, inappropriate placement in limited support accommodation services, or inappropriate institutional placement.

Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.

Starting the search to find the correct information and support for people with mental health difficulties can be overwhelming, 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
  The SA Health Mental Triage Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• LETSS phone service
  1800 013 755
  Lived Experience Telephone Support Service is an after-hours service that operates between 5pm-11.30pm, 365 days per year.

• Eastern Community Mental Health Centre
  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 & Adolescent Mental Health Service
  1300 222 647
  Multiple Locations
  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, physical, emotional and spiritual, which leads towards restored function and wellbeing.

• Skylight Mental Health
  www.skylight.org.au
  Skylight offer a range of programs and services for people experiencing mental illness and for their family and friends who care for them. They provide support and information, build community awareness and advocate for improved mental health policy and services.

• Mind SA
  www.mindaustralia.org.au
  Mind offers 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 any limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina, and can be either temporary or permanent. Such disabilities may come about through accident, injury, illness, birth complications or 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.