Hearing impairment and assistive technology
The South Australian Government has information available on their website hearing impairment and assistive technology, you can also find information on available services.
Hearing services
There are a wide range of free hearing services that you can access in the Northern Territory (NT) for people with hearing impairments.
Hearing Services Program, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
If you have hearing loss you may be able to access hearing supports and aids through the Hearing Services Program. There is also a special program called the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) program for children aged 0–6 years who have just been diagnosed with a hearing problem.
AWARE Dogs Australia
AWARE Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit registered charity that you may be able to access an assistance dog if you are distressed, ill or disabled.
Brain Injury SA
Delivers specialist services and programs to support people living with an Acquired Brain Injury.
Community Aids and Equipment Program (CAEP)
If you have a long-term disability and are living at home in the community, you may be able to access funding through CAEP to assist with the cost of equipment and home modifications.
Continence Aids Payment Scheme
If you are over 5 years’ old and have severe and permanent incontinence you may be able to access an annual payment to help you pay for your continence supplies.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA’s) Rehabilitation Appliances Program
If you or someone you care for is a veteran you may be able to access supplies aids and appliances – such as continence products, mobility aids and diabetes supplies – to help manage your health and wellbeing. You must be referred by a GP to access the program.
Disability Elders of All Ages
The Disability Elders of All Ages is running a series of regional workshops in South Australia on the use of digital technology by people living with physical or sensory disability.
Dog and Cat Management Board
In South Australia assistance dogs can only be accredited under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995, by either the Dog and Cat Management Board or the following prescribed accreditation bodies:
- Royal Society for the Blind
- Guide Dogs Australia
- Lions Hearing Dogs
- Assistance Dogs Australia
- Righteous Pups Australia
- Vision Australia
- Australian Veterinary Behaviour Services
- Integra Service Dogs Australia