What services would young people with mild disability link into?
• All referrals to Disability SA will be assessed by the Intake Team and the severity of a person’s disability will be considered as part of their eligibility for services. Service co-ordinators can provide information about Business Services (formerly Supported Employment). • Centrelink assist with entry to these programs. The Novita website has current information on these programs. • Generally young people with mild disability use mainstream services. Although they may well be eligible for specialised services because of their diagnosis, they would be a relatively low priority and would not receive much contact or support from Service Co-ordination. • All referrals that do not meet the criteria of the adult agencies are added to an ‘unmet needs’ register. This information is stored to demonstrate to government where extra services are needed.
