What we've done
Following are a few practical examples of what we have done...
Personal Monitored Alarms - discounts for financially disadvantaged clients referred by community service providers
Western Linkages has negotiated that discounts are available to financially disadvantaged clients when referred by ANY community service provider in South Australia to the following alarm providers: Call Direct, Doctors Safety Line, Safety Link, Vital Call and RAA Emergency Response Service.
Any community service provider in South Australia can refer a client for the discount - download general information on how to refer by click here This document was updated in June 2011. Active participants in Western Linkages can access the full list with prices at the 'secure documents' section of our website. Please direct any queries to: email westernlinkages@dfc.sa.gov.au or telephone 8440 6737.
Latest news: Eligible clients may wish to apply for the State Government funded Personal Alert Systems Rebate Scheme launched in April 2011. click here for more information on the Personal Alert Rebate Scheme
Ladder of Success
"Working Together" The ladder to collaborative success! Principles for authentic and effective collaboration.
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Complex Domestic Assistance Checklist
Risk factor referral checklist produced collaboratively by service providers in Western Adelaide to support agencies conducting in home assessments.
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Low Level Domestic Assistance Snapshot
A "snapshot" guide for service providers to subsidised domesic assistance, including cleaning & shopping assistance. Developed by the In Home Services Workgroup.
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Respite Snapshot
A "snapshot" guide for service providers to respite services in the Western Region as at June 2009. Produced by the Respite Workgroup. Please advise if your agencies details need updating.
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Patient Communication Card
The Patient Communication Card for transport and patient communication was developed by the Medical Transport Sub group, to assist people with communication difficulties to attend hospital appointments.
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Community Services Information Hub
Western Linkages developed the Hospital hOme Pathways (HOP) project in response to a need to improve the experience of clients moving from hospital to community care and vice versa.
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Western Region Map
This map indicates the western metropolitan region for service providers.
View Western Region Map PDF »
Home Support Contacts List
This fridge magnet is available to service providers from Carelink to help improve communication with clients.
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Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap collects data on clients who have approached a social support program for a service but been turned away, which can occur for a diverse range of reasons. The data collected forms a part of the overall picture - it is combined with other information to form a more accurate, evidence based picture of unmet need. View the Mind theGap Flyer
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