Resources

On this page, Authentic Support provides access to important information and policies about the supports and services we provide.

Advocates

If you or your family would like to seek an independent advocate to work with, try searching the National Disability Advocacy Finder.

Alternatively, you may wish to contact the following organisations directly:

Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion Inc.

Adelaide, SA
Phone: 8340 4450

Brain Injury SA

Adelaide, SA
Phone: 8217 7600

Citizen Advocacy SA Inc.

Adelaide, SA
Phone: 8410 6644

Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of SA (DACSSA)

Adelaide, SA
​Phone: 7122 6030

Disability Rights Advocacy Service

Mile End, SA
Phone: 8351 9500

Independent Advocacy SA Inc.

Adelaide, SA
Phone: 8232 6200

Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion

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Riverland Advocacy Service

Berri, SA
Phone: 8582 2422

Other Support Services

For children, youth and parents

Kids Help Line

1800 551 800
24/7 telephone counselling for children and young people

Parenting SA

Resources and support for parents

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ReachOut!

Support for young people

Australian Childhood Foundation

Resources and information for parents

Headspace

Early intervention mental health services for 12-25 year olds

Metropolitan Youth Health

Clinical health service for 12-25 year olds

Young Adult Health and Wellbeing

Resources to support young people

Charter of Rights

Outlines the rights of children and young people under guardianship

For adults needing extra support

Lifeline

13 11 14
24/7 telephone counselling

MoodGYM

Free self help online program of cognitive behaviour therapy

Mental Health Services

13 14 65
24/7 assessment and intervention for mental health

Beyondblue

Information on anxiety and depression

SA Gov Crisis Helplines

Various services for emergency situations