Child and Adolescent Service
The Novita Children’s Services Child and Adolescent Service supports children living with physical disabilities aged between eight and 18 years, helping them to move, play, learn and really ‘connect with their worlds’.
The Child and Adolescent Service is made up of family service coordinators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists and allied health assistants, who provide a range of activities specifically for older children. The team works closely with families and carers to provide support, advice and solutions to challenges that may arise as children move into adulthood.
Where necessary, the Child and Adolescent Service links with Novita’s Equipment Service to ensure each child receives the most appropriate equipment for their needs.
What does the Child and Adolescent Service do?
The Child and Adolescent Service assists clients and families to plan services that meet their individual needs. The team provides information, training, support, intervention and networks in the following areas:
- Participation - gaining satisfaction and enjoyment from joining in at home, school and in the community
- Healthy living - looking after your body and mind
- Independence - developing and learning skills for life
- The future - planning and preparing for what lies ahead
- Support for families - helping families in their journey to nurture and support their child
- Support for the community – including information and training for school staff and developing partnerships with community groups to facilitate inclusion and participation.
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Where can I receive support?
Child and Adolescent Service staff are based at Novita’s Parafield Gardens and Parkside offices, however support is available to Novita clients at a variety of locations – including private homes, local gyms, schools, any Novita office and a range of other community locations.
Further information
You can obtain further information about Novita’s Child and Adolescent Service by speaking to your Novita family service coordinators or therapists, or by contacting the teams directly at:
Child and Adolescent Service - Northern Office
422 Salisbury Highway
Parafield Gardens SA 5107
Telephone: (08) 8182 1000
Email: child&adolescent@novita.org.au
Child and Adolescent Service - Southern Office
151 Greenhill Road
Parkside SA 50063
Telephone: (08) 8172 9200
Email: child&adolescent@novita.org.au