Kembla Street Community Participation, Wollongong
The Kembla Street Centre or KSC provides centre-based support for young people with very high to exceptional support needs including an intellectual disability and physical disability. The aim of the service is to assist the service users to access the local community and be provided with experiences that enhance involvement in their daily lives. This includes being given the opportunity to make choices and using technology, to assist the individuals take some control of their life.
Programs offered
Programs are offered for any service user need identified, however areas of expertise include:
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Communication system assessment and development |
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Assistive technology (use of) |
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Leisure and recreation |
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Community Access |
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Living Skills |
Programs are conducted either in the community or at the Centre. Each service user is offered a minimum 4-5days placement per week. An average of 12 consumers attend the centre each day. The staff ratio is fixed at one staff member for every two consumers.
Individual planning
An Individual Plan or IP is a written plan of action outlining steps to meet training and environmental goals and objectives necessary to improve the quality of life to a person with a developmental disability.
All service users attending the Centre have an Individual Plan completed within six months of starting with the service. Active participation from the service user (if possible) and carers is actively encouraged. IP's ensure that all people involved with the consumer are assisting them to work towards their own goals.
Our Centre |
Our Location |
Kembla Street Community Participation |
149 Kembla St |
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