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Early intervention services - SA
Child with bilateral hearing loss of 40dB or greater in the better ear
A child with hearing loss of 40dB or greater in the better ear is eligible for Better Start funding. Better Start for Children with Disability is an Australian Government initiative for funding early intervention services and treatments for eligible children.
State and Territory governments are the main providers of early intervention services for children with disability. Families of children with hearing loss are encouraged to contact their relevant State or Territory education department or disability service for further information about the types of assistance to which they may be entitled. Families do not require Better Start funding for services offered by a State or Territory Government.
The information provided in the table below lists the SA government services and non-government organisations who provide early intervention services for children with hearing loss and their families.
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DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT |
Contact details
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Early Intervention Service - Hearing Impaired
Special Education Resource Unit
Phone: 08 8235 2871
Website: http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/EISHI.htm |
Services provided
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Home visiting teacher service
Individual therapy program
Playgroup
Parent support and education
Listening,
language and speech assessments
Transition
to preschools and schools
Training
for childcare and preschool staff
Resource
Library
Acoustic
assessments for preschools
Speech
pathology
Psychologist
IT support
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Communication options
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An
individual program is provided where children are encouraged to acquire
language and communication skills through both spoken and signed
languages. The development of listening
skills is encouraged so that all children make the best use of residual hearing
to assist with the development of clear speech.
Auditory-Verbal
Auslan
Sign Supported English
Augmentative
communication
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Cost to family
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No |
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CAN:DO 4 KIDS |
| Contact details |
28 King George Avenue
Hove SA 5048
Phone: 08 8298 0900
Website: http://www.cando4kids.com.au/ |
| Better Start Provider Panel |
Yes
Can:Do 4 Kids Better Start fee schedule |
| Services provided |
Centre-based
Individual therapy
Early Intervention Coordinator can support child and family at home, childcare, Kindy and transition to school
Playgroup |
| Communication options |
Auditory oral therapy
Auslan
Signing to support spoken language development |
| Cost to family |
No |
| Location of services |
Hove
28 King George Avenue
Hove SA 5048
Phone: 08 8298 0900
Modbury North
23-25 Famechon Crescent
Modbury North SA 5092
Phone: 08 8298 0901
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| Additional information |
Families may also use their money to access top-up services, such as group programs, which are not part of the Can:Do 4 Kids core service. |
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CORA BARCLAY CENTRE |
| Contact details |
Elizabeth Forwood House
185 Melbourne Street
North Adelaide SA 5006
Phone: 08 8267 9200
Website: http://www.corabarclay.com.au/ |
| Better Start Provider Panel |
Yes
Cora Barclay Centre Better Start fee schedule |
| Services provided |
Individual auditory-verbal therapy (AVT)
AVT assessments
Rhythm and Rhyme
Speech Pathology
Speech and Language assessments
Audiological assessments
Family counselling
School transition programs
Parent information sessions
Parent Infant program
Video-conferencing for rural and remote families
Centre-based services and home based visits |
| Communication options |
Auditory-Verbal Therapy – developing language and speech through
maximising use of the auditory sense
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| Cost to family |
No |
| Location of services |
Elizabeth
Forwood House
185 Melbourne Street
North Adelaide SA 5006
Home
visits available
Video-conferencing
services for rural and remote areas
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RIDBC TELESCHOOL |
| Contact details |
Remote Early Learning Program
Phone: 1300 131 923
Website: http://www.ridbc.org.au/services/teleschool.asp |
| Better Start Provider Panel |
Yes
RIDBC Better Start fee schedule
The maximum charge to Better Start will be capped at $2,000 per year |
| Services provided |
Services provided by video-conferencing
Individualised program
Assist parents to develop skills to support child
Parent education
Assessment and consultation at North rocks campus |
| Communication options |
Auditory-verbal
Auditory-oral
Auslan |
| Cost to family |
No |
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Date reviewed: April 2012 Disclaimer: This website is for general information only and is not intended as a substitute for independent professional advice. |
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