About Our Complex Care Service

The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) is dedicated to improving the health outcomes for people with intellectual disability by providing high quality healthcare tailored to the needs of the individual.   CDS has an extensive history with providing healthcare services to people with intellectual disability, having operated the NSW Development Disability Health Unit (DDHU) since 1998, and now the Complex Care Service (CCS).

Our service provides comprehensive healthcare assessments, healthcare plans, advice and referrals for people with intellectual disability. Our service is based in Strathfield, and the clinic is run every Thursday. If you require Telehealth services or would like to enquire about a Remote Clinic for multiple people, please contact us directly.

The service is funded by the Ministry of Health via a Ministerial Approved Grant (MAG) until 30 June 2027.

Who are we?

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

  • Nurse
  • Medical Practitioner
  • Allied Health Professionals

What do we do?

Our services are tailored to the needs of individuals with intellectual disability who are seen by CCS. The team members involved will be decided as part of intake. We work with the person’s General Practitioner and other health care professionals. Some of the services we offer are:

  • Comprehensive health assessments
  • Healthcare planning
  • Assessment reports
  • Referrals to other specialists/services (as required)
  • Referrals for medical investigations (e.g. blood tests)
  • Co-ordination or case review
  • Referral navigation

How do I access the service?

To be eligible for our service the person must meet the following:

  • Have an intellectual disability
  • Be 15 years of age or above
  • Live in New South Wales
  • Have additional health needs they need support with

Referrals are made on the basis that the person’s general practitioner (GP) will retain ongoing medical care for the person.

Contact

Referrals

Referrals can be made by the persons’ GP, health professional, service provider or the person’s family / primary carer.

To make a referral you can either contact us via phone, complete the referral form via the link or download the form below.

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Enquiries

For enquiries about the service, you can contact the CCS team via the contact details below.

Email - ccs@cds.org.au

Clinic Telephone – 0434 121 767

CDS Main Office Telephone - 02 9036 3600

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Clinic Location

Bethany Centre

18A Margaret Street

Strathfield NSW 2135

The Complex Care Service operates 3 days per week (Wed-Fri), with a clinic run in Strathfield every Thursday.

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Referral Link

Download the Referral Form Here