Regional Disability Liaison Officer
- The Regional Disability Liaison officer works with current and
potential students, educational professionals, community members,
family members and supporters of people with disabilities. The service
is free.
The role of the Regional Disability Liaison Officer in South Australia
is to:
- improve and raise awareness of pathways to post-secondary education,
training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities
- facilitate the enhanced provision of quality services for current
or potential students with disabilities in South Australia.
Student Services Officer/Counsellor
Each TAFE Institute provides Student Services staff. The role of this
officer is to assist students with disabilities to identify and coordinate
supports they may need during their study. This includes:
- negotiating alternative assessment with academic staff
- organising course material in different formats
- note taking, interpreting and specialist equipment.
- assisting prospective students with information and advice about
post-school options.
It is a good idea to contact Student Services before applying to
the education provider.
To contact TAFE Statewide Disability Support (Lloyd Bennetts)
Phone (08) 8303 2700
Fax (08) 8303 2631
Email:lloydben@dmi.tafe.sa.edu.au
Services provided by private RTOs
Contact them directly. Details available at htpp://www.myfuture.edu.au
Centrelink Disability Officers
Centrelink Disability Officers are specifically trained to provide
assistance to people with disabilities. They have an expert knowledge
on the local and general labour markets including knowledge on how
disabilities can impact upon a client’s functional and work
abilities. The role of the Centrelink Disability Officer is to:
- provide employment and training advice to clients with disabilities
- link clients to employment services
- assist clients to return to or commence work
- advise clients on appropriate employment assistance options
- assist clients on access to training and vocational rehabilitation
- explain and advise on medical eligibility for disability and
carer payments
- make recommendations for complex claims regarding disability and
carer payments
- provide training and medical advice to Centrelink Disability
and Carer team members involved in the assessment of claims and
medical reviews
- refer clients to organisations that can help with non-work related
issues
- link clients with special needs to local disability, carer or
other specialist officers or services within Centrelink such as
social workers and indigenous specialist officers
For more information contact Centrelink or visit a Centrelink Customer
Centre.
Visit Centrelink
website
Disability Services staff
The Disability Services Office of the Department of Human Services
funds a range of government and non-government agencies to provide
services for people with disabilities. These services include:
- supported accommodation
- respite care
- day services
- recreation
- family support.
The Department of Human Services, Disability Services Office
Phone: (08) 8366 7333 (coordination management)
Fax (08) 8366 7366
TTY (08) 8366 7399
Visit
DHS website |
This
publication has been produced in response to queries from students and
practitioners who are interested in finding out information on post-school
options for secondary students with a disability. The publication is designed
as a resource book and planner for Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 students
with disabilities who are considering post-school options.
