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