Useful contacts and links
Non-Government Disability Services
Below are contacts for some of the largest non-government disability service providers. There are many other non-government providers. Contact disability information services above for further information.
Disability Services Australia (DSA)
Tel- 1300 372 121
Email- services[at]dsa[dot]org[dot]au
Website- www.dsa.org.au
DSA services include employment, work training, shared accommodation and drop-in living support, community participation and day programs, and transition to work programs.
Disability Services Australia Specialist Intervention Service
Tel- 1300 372 747
Email- sisadmin[at]dsa[dot]org[dot]au
Website- www.interventionservices.com.au
Offers a Specialist Intervention Service for people with a disability who have behaviour that is causing concern.
Provides psychological assessment, behaviour intervention and support, interventions and therapy for anxiety and depression, skills training, and psycho-education (for example, sexual knowledge programs).
Sydney only.
House with No Steps
Sydney - (02) 9451 1511
Northern NSW - (02) 6628 0610
Southern NSW- (02) 4221 0300
Western NSW - (02) 6852 2399
Website- www.hwns.com.au
Provides services, including employment, accommodation, independent living, drop-in support, day programs, community participation and respite care. There are regional offices throughout NSW.
Interaction Disability Services
Tel - 1300 668 123
Website- www.interactiondisability.com (email via website)
Services include needs assessment, case management, respite care, support and training services, supported accommodation services. Services in Local Government Areas of Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd,Parramatta and Penrith.
Lifestyle Solutions
General enquiries - (02) 4014 7800
Sydney regional office - (02) 8801 3200
Website- www.lifestylesolutions.org.au
Offers services, including community participation, housing and support services, and day programs. Provides the Leisure Link program for teenagers with disability and challenging behaviour who are at risk of suspension or expulsion from school.
Ability Options
Head office - (02) 8811 1777
Community Lifestyle - (02) 8811 1777
Independent Living (Newcastle) - (02) 4961 2979
Independent Living (Mittagong) - (02) 4871 1661
Website- www.abilityoptions.org.au (Local contacts for employmentservices on website)
Ability Options provides services, including case management (Penrith area only), community access, training and recreation, supported living and respite.