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Case Management - St George & Sutherland
This service at our Head Office helps parents deal with issues resulting from a child's developmental delay or learning disability.
The service is available to families who have children who:
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are aged 0-18 years; |
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have a mild to moderate developmental disability (such as emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioural, or sensory difficulties) or a moderate to severe learning disability; |
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if under five years, are suspected of having a mild to moderate developmental disability or are at risk of not achieving developmental milestones without intervention; |
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live in the Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale or Sutherland local government areas; and |
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are not already accessing case management support through the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Homecare or other case management services. |
Our family counsellors offer:
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short to medium term case management and coordination of support services; |
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information, advocacy and referral to relevant specialist and mainstream services; |
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detailed assessment of the individual, his/her family and carer needs; |
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Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) addressing identified needs and priorities; |
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family intervention and supportive counselling for families experiencing difficulties communicating, managing behavioural problems or dealing with recurring issues; and |
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group work for children and their families. |
Interpreting assistance is available for families with languages other than English.
This service can be accessed by telephoning (02) 8525 8222. It is located at 12-14 Pindari Road, Peakhurst 2210.
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