Directory of Child, Youth & Family Services for SESIAHS

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2 Disclaimer: Every effort has been made by the Department of Child Health to ensure that the information contained in this directory is accurate. Inclusion of services does not imply endorsement or recommendation. As the information has been supplied by organisations themselves or has been accessed via public domain directories, the Department of Child Health takes no responsibility for changes made to the original version, errors or omissions, and specifically denies any liability for any damages from the use of this information. If you or your organisation would like to be included in subsequent versions of this Directory, or your entry needs updating, please contact: The Department of Child Health, Maria Katakouzinos, or Dr Karen Zwi Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Compiled by Catherine Carney Aboriginal Project Officer, GESCHN Mapping Project A Greater Eastern & Child Health Network (GESCHN) project to map services for Aboriginal Children in South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service (SESIAHS), Sydney Children s Hospital (SCH), Randwick 2008

3 How to use this directory 1. The right hand column indicates the SESIAHS Network in which the service is located i.e., and. Some services are located on the border or just outside the area health service but have been included if services have been used extensively by Aboriginal people in SESIH. 2. Within each of the Networks, categories of services are listed in alphabetical order. For example, Accommodation, Allied Health, Disability,, Early Intervention, Family Support, Parenting Program and Youth Services. 3. The Aboriginal flag represents an Aboriginal service that caters specifically for members of the Aboriginal community. Those without the flag have been included as they deliver generic services that maybe useful to Aboriginal people. 4. The guide contained overleaf may be helpful to those attempting to collate services for Aboriginal people in other area health services.

4 Developing a service directory a guide to the process Mapping services for Aboriginal children in South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service was a Greater Eastern & Child Health Network (GESCHN) project. The process of developing the service directory involved gathering relevant data and interviews with key informants. The key stakeholders and departments/agencies contacted for information are listed below as an aid to others seeking to find this information in their own areas. 1. DATA WAS GATHERED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: Pre-existing service directories including early childhood services, adult services, and community services. Some of the services were Aboriginal specific and non-aboriginal services that cater to Aboriginal families. Health Promotion directory of children s services (0-18 years) from the Network. Brochures & pamphlets sourced from centres & services relevant to either childhood, youth or Aboriginal people. Services were visited and brochures & pamphlets of interest collected. Internet Searches city councils/shire council websites in local government areas were searched for community directories; some have Aboriginal directories. Families NSW, Dept of Education & Training (DET), Dept of Aging, Disability & Home Care (DADHC), Dept of Services (DoCS) websites were searched; most services display relevant information, addresses and contact numbers. 2. KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED AND INFORMATION SOUGHT FROM THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE/AGENCIES: Networking conducted with a wide range of Aboriginal (including health workers) and non-aboriginal people. Aboriginal Health, Area Manager collection of directories from the Network & Redfern area. Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer, Social Work Dept, Prince of Wales Hospital. Aboriginal Worker, Child & Family, Sydney Children s Hospital (SCH). Families NSW & Network. Child & Family Interagency Facilitator - Network. Alleena Home Care Aboriginal (DADHC).

5 Dept of Aging, Disability & Home Care, Aboriginal Workers. National Disability Service (NDS). 3. DATA ENTRY A Word document was created, electronic resources entered, then additional entries from manual directories entered. A table was created with the headings chosen that best describe services and would be meaningful and useful to clinicians working in the field. The six column headings chosen included: service, name, address, contact details, service description and network. This was an ongoing process as new services became known. The Network was first compiled, then the Network, followed by the Network. When data entry was completed, the table was sorted by network, then services and service description. 4. DATA CHECKING Entries were checked for likely accuracy in terms of updated address, contact details, services offered and intake criteria. Wherever possible, services were contacted directly to ensure accuracy of this information. 5. CONSULTATION Draft electronic resources were sent to various people working with Aboriginal people within the Area to check whether any key services had been overlooked. These included the Area Manager Aboriginal Health, paediatricians, Aboriginal health workers, Disability and Child Protection services, Social Work Departments and the SESIH Child and Adolescent Health Stream. 6. DISTRIBUTION a) Hard copies of the service directory will be distributed to the Area Manager Aboriginal Health, Aboriginal health workers and organisations that provide services to Aboriginal children. b) The service directory will be distributed electronically through the following channels: Aboriginal Health, Child and Adolescent Health Stream, Aboriginal Child Health Interest Group (SCH) and Social Work Departments.

6 CENTRAL NETWORK Accommodation Aboriginal Children s Advancement Society Kirinari Hostel, Box Rd West, Sylvania 2224 PO Box 277, Sutherland NSW Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: General Secretary ceo@acas.org.au Web: Provide accommodation for Aboriginal education students, aged yrs. Residential hostel caters for 50 places. The hostel is owned and operated by Aboriginal Hostels Ltd. Allied Health Allied Health Child & Family School Health Nursing Service Diabetes Education Centre 1499 Banksia House at St George Hospital & Peakhurst Health Centre 3rd Floor, Prichard Wing, St George Hospital, Kogarah Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Services: School Health Screening Program, plus Hearing Clinic: includes assessment of vision, speech & language, growth & development, targeted hearing referrals & interviews with parent/family & educational personnel; follow up and referral on health problems identified; health promotion activities & asthma education. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: Children, families & adolescents who live or attend school in the St George Area. Referrals: are accepted from parents, teachers, counsellors, & health professionals. Provision of education on diabetes management and support for people with diabetes and their families/ carers; children s program including school visits; assessment and referral service provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of diabetes educators, dietician, podiatrist, psychologist, Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: children, adolescents and their families/ carers in the St George area with Diabetes Mellitus.

7 Allied Health Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service Peakhurst Health Centre Ph: (02) Services: assessment, intervention and referral for gross motor, fine motor and orvisual perception, developmental delay, premature baby & other specific medical problems; education for teachers; reports for integration funding; advice re school modifications. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target groups: primary school children in the St George sector. Referral: required. Children must be Allied Health Allied Health Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service Paediatric Physiotherapy Service Caringbah & Menai Health Centres St. George Hospital, Kogarah Ph: (02) & (02) Ph: (02) included on a current Medicare Card Services: paediatric occupational therapy services; individual assessment & recommendations; therapy; home, pre-school or school based programs; consultation with schools, parent/teacher education. Hours: Mon Fri, 8 5pm. Target group: children & adolescents 0-16 years (restricted services only for older school-aged children) living or attending school in the Sutherland Shire. Referrals: are accepted from parents, teachers & health professionals. Services: assessment and treatment of children with musculoskeletal problems (including torticollis, talipes, Erbs palsy), respiratory conditions, mild to moderate developmental delay and sports injuries. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: Children 0-16 years, both inpatients and outpatients. Outpatients must be a local resident of the St. George area. Referrals: by letter to the Physiotherapy Department from

8 medical practitioners, physiotherapists or other health professionals. Alternatively, the parent with the referral can contact the physiotherapy department. Allied Health Allied Health Paediatric Speech Pathology Paediatric Speech Pathology Service Sylvania & Menai Health Centres Peakhurst, Hurstville & Rockdale Health Centres Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Services: speech assessment & management: individual/group therapy for language disorders, parent education, home programs, drop-in clinics at local early childhood centres, school or preschool-based programs & teacher consultation. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: children & adolescents 0-16 years (restricted services for older school-aged children) living or attending school in the Sutherland Shire; must have an articulation, language, fluency, voice &/or oral motor concern/disorder & fall within or above the borderline-average range of cognitive abilities. Children in the IM range are seen for specific disorders. Referrals: are accepted from parents, teachers & health professionals. Services: may include parent training, school & or home programs. Problems treated include language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral structures and feeding difficulties. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: Children (0 to school leaving age) who reside or attend school in the St George Area. Special consideration may be given to families who work full time in the St George Area & cannot access local

9 services. Referral: are accepted from parents, teachers, counsellors, & health professionals. Allied Health Assessment and Therapy Services for developmental concerns/ learning difficulties Assessment Services for developmental concerns/ learning difficulties Allied Health (Paediatric Service & Women s Health Service) Learning Links (Sydney Metropolitan area) Diagnostic and Assessment Services Sutherland Hospital Pindari Rd, Peakhurst NSW 2210 Old Post Office Building, Cnr Railway Pde & Belgrave St, Kogarah or at Ph: (02) (Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Dietetians) Ph: (02) (Speech Pathology) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, some services provided out of hours mail@learninglinks.org.au Web: Ph: (02) Services: any paediatric condition up to 16 years of age. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: inpatients & outpatients of the Sutherland Shire up to the age of 16. Referrals: are accepted from child health nurses, paediatricians, GPs, paediatric allied health professionals. Learning Links is a charity and non profit organization offering information, support and specialist services for children who have difficulty learning. Services include comprehensive assessments; early childhood intervention; an inclusive pre-school; enhanced learning classes for school age children experiencing difficulties with literacy and speech; occupational and physiotherapy; family counseling and professional development. Services are available from six Sydney metropolitan branches in Peakhurst, Penshurst, Fairfield, Miller, Dee Why and Randwick. Programs in country & metropolitan NSW for children who have been seriously ill and as a result have missed a significant amount of school. Services: diagnosis, assessment & support services to persons suspected of or identified as having a physical or intellectual developmental disability; specialist clinics to promote

10 Special Schools (St George, Lucas Heights), preschools, Kogarah Early Childhood Clinic, Health Centres. communication & integration of services (DoCS, Health & DET) for clients & families. School Medical involve input from school teams. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: children & adults, & caters for all children with disabilities, residing in the St George & Sutherland areas. Referral: parents, counsellors and Child Protection Support Services Child Protection Support Services NSW Department of Services, St George (DoCS) NSW Department of Services, Sutherland, (DoCS) Lvl 4, 12 Butler Rd, PO Box 680, Hurstville BC NSW 1481 Level 6, Endeavour Building, 3-5 Stapleton Ave, Sutherland NSW 2232 PO Box 216, Sutherland NSW 1499 Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Web: Ph: (02) health professionals DoCS help children, young people and families across a continuum of care. Our core work focuses on child protection, starting with early intervention strategies to help build stronger families and communities. We work to protect children and young people from risk of harm and to provide care for children and young people who are not able to live with their families. Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 9-5pm, Thurs, pm Helps, protects and cares for children and young people and supports their families. Provides and monitors care and support for children and young people who can t live with their families. Provides and regulates adoption services. Helps people who were in Government Care trace their records. Funds and regulates children's services. Regulates children's employment. Meets the basic welfare needs of people affected by natural and other disasters. Hours: Mon Fri, 9-5pm, Thurs, 9-12:30pm

11 Children with Additional Learning Needs Health Centres Counselling Service Sutherland Shire Learning Difficulties Support Group Inc Continence Service Child, Youth & Family Counselling Service Multi-Purpose Centre for the Disabled, 123 Flora St, Sutherland NSW 2232 PO Box 580, Sutherland NSW 1499 Daily at Peakhurst Health Centre & one morning each alternate week at Rockdale & Hurstville Health Centres Health Caringbah (The Sutherland Hospital), Engadine & Menai, & outreach in other community locations. Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Web: Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Information, support and advocacy for families of children with learning difficulties/disabilities, attention deficit disorder and behavioural and emotional disorders as well as Autism; also to adults with ADD and literacy problems. Suggestions for assessment and remedial assistance. Extensive library includes books, video and audio tapes; publications for sale; also help line service. Quarterly speaker evenings, helpline, seminars, workshops and drama classes. Provides extensive database of local therapists and tutors. Hours: Mon Thu, 9-3pm, Fri, 10-2pm Services: provides assessment & treatment for children with bladder or bowel problems including: bedwetting; enuresis; encopresis (soiling); constipation & toilet training issues; health promotion activities. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: Children aged 5 & upward who live or go to school in the St George Area. Referrals: are accepted from parents, teachers, counsellors, & health professionals Services: Psychological and psychosocial assessment, treatment & prevention of emotional, behavioural, developmental & social problems; domestic violence counselling; consultation with other other service providers on the management of relevant clinical issues; mental health

12 promotion & early intervention programs. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Target group: Children, adolescents & their family s living/working/studying in the Sutherland Shire. Referrals: are accepted from parents, teachers, counsellors, & health professionals. Dental Services Disability Disability Disability Disability Sutherland Dental Clinic Carinya SSP School Christian Youth Council Goldenhar Syndrome support group Integrated Playgroup Sutherland Hospital, 430 The Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229 Locked Bag 21, Taren Point NSW 2229 Coleborne Av, Mortdale NSW 2223 PO Box 4114, Illawong NSW 2234 c/- 23 Thompson Av, Illawong NSW 2234 Miranda Occasional Care Centre (next to Miranda Library), Wandella Rd, Miranda NSW Mikarie Place, Ph: Web: _Services Ph: (02) Fax: (02) carinya-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: Ph: camps@cycnsw.com Web: Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: Nicole Neale (Special Educator) lfretten@sylvanvale.com.au 7 There is a waiting list for this service. Eligible: children up to 18yrs. Full educational program for children and young adults aged 8 to 18 with disabilities. Hours: Mon Fri, pm Provides holiday opportunities for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Camp Jonathon is for young people aged 8-18yrs. Camp David is for adults aged 18+. Hours: Mon Fri, 9-5pm Informal contact for families who have children with Goldenhar syndrome and similar defects (Treacher Collins). Hours: Daily 6-9pm Integrated playgroup for preschool children with disabilities, aged 0-6 years with disabilities. A parent must also attend, & siblings are welcome. Offers a play-based program. A therapist also attends each

13 Kirrawee NSW 2232 week. This service is part of the early intervention program. Hours: Mon Fri, pm for information. Facilities: Integrated playgroup Wed, 10-12pm. $20 per day or $15 per day if paid by the term. OT and speech pathologist attend by rotation. Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Male only. Disability Multi-Purpose Centre Disability Schools Physical Disability Therapy team 123 Flora St, Sutherland NSW 2232 PO Box 304, Sutherland 1499 Banksia building, St George Hospital Contact: President/Booking Officer: Mr Bruce Etherden, 5/110 Auburn St, Kirrawee Ph/Fax (02) Permanent users: New Era Independent Living Centre, Ph: (02) , Fax (02) Sutherland Shire Learning Difficulties Support Group, Ph: (02) , Fax: (02) Noah's Ark Toy Library Ph: (02) , Fax: (02) Ph: (02) A meeting place and other facilities for many disabled groups. It has a main hall, meeting room, kitchen, wheelchair accessible toilet (24 hr 7 days a week). The Centre is managed by a committee of representatives of user groups. Available for use by the community when not in use by disabled people. Hours: Mon Fri, 5pm. Services: therapy services for schoolaged children with physical disabilities in the school setting. Hours: Mon Fri pm. Target group: Children attending or about to attend schools in the St George & Sutherland areas that have: physical disabilities (with or without a mild intellectual disability) & physical needs that interfere with their education programs such that they require therapy at school. Students with physical disabilities & mild intellectual disability, but with complex developmental problems & high support needs, may be more appropriately referred to DoCS Service.

14 Referral: accepted from school counsellors, teachers, health professionals or parents and are processed through Diagnostic and Assessment Service at St George Hospital. Disability SOFT Australia c/- 198 Oak Rd, Kirrawee NSW 2232 Disability Disability Disability Suburbs Autism Support Group Sylvanvale Handicapped Children's Centre, NSW Sylvanvale School Meetings held in The Multipurpose Centre, 123 Flora St, Sutherland NSW 2232 c/- Sutherland Shire Learning Difficulties Support Group, PO Box 580, Sutherland NSW Mikarie Place, Kirrawee NSW 2232 PO Box 29, Sutherland NSW Mikarie Place, Kirrawee NSW 2232 PO Box 29, Sutherland NSW Ph: (02) Fax: (02) karens@optushome.com.au Web: Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: Linda on (02) or Leanne on (02) autismgroup@optusnet.com.au Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: General Manager, School Coordinator, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist enquiries@sylvanvale.com.au Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: Coordinator: Leanne Fretten enquiries@sylvanvale.com.au 9 Parent support group for those affected by a rare Trisomy (duplication) disorder. Provides information and emotional support. Hours: 24 hours A parent support group, providing support and information for families of children with autism. The group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm (until approx. 9pm). Eligibility: Families of children diagnosed with ASD aged 0-18 yrs. A community based organization offering the following services for people with intellectual disabilities: Sylvanvale School and Early Learning Service (SELS), Pre-School, Autism class, Sylvanvale adult vocational and recreational programs, respite care and group houses for adults, flexible respite for children, Hydro Pool, Post School Options, and accommodation in the Blue Mountains. Hours: Mon - Fri, pm Educational based program for children in school years K-6 who present with a wide range of special needs, and especially for children who are not able

15 1499 Web: Fees: $32/day to communicate using conventional methods. The service is coordinated by special educators and supported by a therapy team consisting of occupational and exercise therapist, speech pathologist and psychologist. The program also includes hydrotherapy. Disability Disability The Spastic Centre - Mobile Clinic Woniora Road School Arncliffe Early Childhood Health Centre Brighton Early Childhood Health Centre Miranda Early Childhood Centre, Cnr Kiora Rd and Karimbla Rd, Miranda NSW 2228 PO Box 333, Ryde NSW Woniora Rd, Hurstville NSW Firth St, Arncliffe NSW Hercules St, Brighton Le Sands NSW 2216 Ph: (02) Contact: Children's Services Manager - Maura Hanney. Ph: (02) to contact The Spastic Centre at Ryde. Web: Ph: (02) Fax: (02) woniorard-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Hours: 9-3pm. Mobile clinic for children with cerebral palsy or related disability and families. Staff include: a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, early special educator, psychologist and social worker. Hours: Tue, 9-4pm. Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Referral: Phone Pathways on Students of 13 to 18 years (Years 7-12) who are experiencing social, behavioural and emotional difficulties. Students follow normal curriculum delivered by Sydney Distance Education High School with the aim of completing the School Certificate or Higher School Certificate. Hours: Mon Fri, pm Monitoring health and welfare of families and infants 0-5 years. Also referral to various health organisations. Hours: Mon - Thur, pm, pm To promote the health and wellbeing of infants and young children (0-5 years) and their families through education and support of parents in matters of child development, management,

16 nutrition, immunisation and parentchild relationships. Hours: Mon and Thu, pm; Thur by appointment only. Health Caringbah Cronulla Child and Family Health Centre Gymea Child and Family Health Centre In the grounds of Sutherland Hospital, 430 The Kingsway, Caringbah NSW Gunnamatta Park, 3 Nicholson Pde, Cronulla NSW Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea NSW 2227 Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) A free community health facility provided by the SESIAHS for Shire residents. Qualified staff offer a wide range of services including occupational therapy for children, child and family counseling, speech pathology for children. Drug and alcohol counseling adolescents, advice to parents concerned about their adolescent's drug/alcohol use, training on alcohol/drug issues. All referrals are made to this service; however clients can be seen at Engadine or Menai Health Centres and Sutherland Hospital, Youth Services and schools. Hours: 8:30-5pm. Referral: call the Intake Officer. A Child & Family Health Nurse is available to check and advise on the growth and development of children. Antenatal care available book through Sutherland Hospital Fathers Playgroup / Mothers Support Group. Hours: Wed - Fri, appointments available. Eligibility: Up to 5 years. A qualified nurse is available to check and advise on the growth and development of babies, feeding, settling, sleeping. Referral to other services: Possum, Tresillian, Karitane. Parenting groups 0-6 months. Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, 9-12:30pm & 2

17 4:30pm, appointments needed. Home visiting Thurs. Hurstville Child and Family Health Centre Kingsgrove Child and Family Health Centre Kogarah Early Childhood Health Centre Menai Health Centre MacMahon Plaza (behind the old Hurstville Fire Station), 65/ MacMahon St, Hurstville NSW Morgan St, Kingsgrove NSW Gray St, Kogarah NSW Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234 PO Box 295, Menai NSW 2234 Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Parenting education, information and support for parents and health development screening for children (newborn to school entry age). Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, pm & 2-4pm (appointments necessary). Tue drop-in visits without appointments. Developmental screenings and checks, advice and counseling services to mothers/carers of babies and young children, referrals to other agencies, mothers and babies' groups. Hours: Tue, pm & 2-4pm; Thu, pm & 2-4pm Health centre for families with children 0-4 years. Staffed by registered nurses from Eastern Sydney Area Health Service. Hours: Mon Fri, 9-12pm; 2-4pm Information and counseling for parents and children/ adolescents, early childhood services, occupational therapy, speech pathology for children, community home nursing, information and advice on child health, community development and health education. A Child & Family Health Nurse is available to check and advise on the growth and development of children 0-5yrs. Outreach antenatal clinic, alcohol and other drugs counseling, domestic violence counseling. Hours: Mon Fri, 9-4:30pm. Eligibility: Residents of Menai area. Referral: Self referrals

18 accepted. 95 Karimbla Rd, Miranda NSW 2228 Ph: (02) Miranda Child and Family Health Centre Peakhurst Health Centre Ramsgate Early Childhood Health Centre Rockdale Early Childhood Health Centre South Hurstville Health Centre 64 Stanley St, Peakhurst NSW Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci NSW Bryant St, Rockdale NSW Allen St, South Hurstville NSW 2221 Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) An nurse is available to check and advise on the growth and development of babies. Parenting Groups specific to child's age 0-12 months. Hours: Wed, Thu, Fri. Eligibility: Up to 5 years. Family counseling, speech pathology, home nursing, drug and alcohol counseling, physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy, child health nurses, early childhood centres, children's hearing clinic, dental unit, Carers support, Friday Frail aged group. Hours: Mon Fri, pm. Hours: Mon, pm (drop in without appointment); 2-4pm (appointment only); Wed, 10-12pm (parenting group); Thu, pm & 2-4pm (appointments). Service aims to promote the physical, emotional and social health and development of children aged 0-5 years and their families. It provides health screening and developmental checks. Hours: Tue, 9-12pm & 2-4pm (appointments only); Wed, 9-12pm (0-8 wks); Thu, 9-12pm (drop-in and mothers' groups). Provides screening, counseling to parents with children aged to 5 years. Full developmental checks. New mother groups, Breast feeding support and home visits. Hours: Tue, 9-12pm & 2-4pm (appointments only); Wed 9 13

19 - 12pm (0-8 wks); Thu 9-12pm (dropin and mothers' groups). Hours: Tue pm (mother's group by appointment) & 2-4pm (drop-in); Thu all day by appointment. Early Intervention Sutherland Child and Family Health Centre Sutherland Early Support Service Early Intervention Program 749c Princes Hwy (near railway station), Sutherland NSW 2232 Health Caringbah, The Sutherland Hospital, 430 The Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229 Health Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital, Locked Bag 21, Taren Point 2229 Loftus Public School, Tenth Avenue, Loftus NSW 2232 Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Web: Contact: Mobile no.: Volunteering: Ph: (02) Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: Sue (02) , for referrals contact early intervention programs coordinator on (02) A Nursing Sister is available to check and advise on the growth and development of babies from 0-5yrs. Groups available for mothers of babies up to 6 months. Hours: Mon Fri, 9-1pm, 2-5pm An early intervention program which provides trained volunteers who are carefully selected to offer practical support to families following the birth of a child. The service recognises that parenting is difficult and parents may be feeling isolated and anxious about their new role as a parent. Families in need are matched with volunteers through the Network Coordinators. Hours: Mon Fri, 9-5pm. Eligibility: Indicating lack of supports. Referral: Self or via health professional. Pre-school program to prepare young children with disabilities for school. Caters for children between 2 yrs 9 months and 6 yrs of age and who may have intellectual, physical, sensory and/or psychological impairment or developmental delay which affects learning. Provides consultancy resource support in community based preschools. Hours: pm; 3 day and 2 day program. Eligibility: 3yrs 6mths - 6yrs, with developmental disabilities.

20 Volunteers welcome to assist with the programs Early Intervention Family Support Supported Playgroup Menai Health Centre Miranda Occasional Care Centre (next to Miranda Library), Wandella Rd, Miranda NSW Bath Rd (Cnr Clements Pde), Kirrawee NSW 2232 Family Support Possum Cottage Sutherland Hospital Grounds, Kareena Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229 PO Box 21, Taren Point NSW 2229 Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Contact: Debra Quirk, Special Educator Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Web: Ph: (02) Fax: (02) Integrated playgroup for preschool children with disabilities, aged 0-6 years with disabilities. A parent must also attend, and siblings are welcome. Offers a play-based program. A therapist also attends each week, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist, and speech pathologist). This service is part of the early intervention program. Eligibility: Up to 6 years. Male Only. Hours: Playgroup Wed, 10-12pm. Mon Fri, pm for information. Provides personal, family and relationship counseling, marriage and relationship education groups and personal growth courses, including groups for children who have suffered loss. Also provides professional training courses, anger management, parenting programs and a Children's Contact Service. The Children s Contact Service is conducted on Sat and Sun with some sessions on weekdays. Hours: Office hours Mon Fri, 9-5pm. Counseling hours vary with some A/H weekdays. Free family support for parents of 0 to 5 year olds, by appointment, including advice in relation to feeding, sleeping, behaviour and mild to moderate postnatal depression. Sleep group 6-12 months. Also group talks regarding 1-4 year olds on toddler management and