Disability Services - publications and resources

The South Australian Government produces publications for people with disability, parents and carers, and service providers. Many publications are available for free download from our sites or may be borrowed from the Library (Disability Collection). Some publications can be bought from Service SA.

Disability publications for download

Disability information sheets - an alphabetical list covering topics from accommodation for people with disability, to wheelchairs and scooters: transporting people in vehicles, and including sheets on continence, day options, intellectual disability, hoists and other equipment for independent living, and more.

Child development resources - a collection of resource sheets covering topics from bubbles (to help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination), to acquiring social skills, language development (such as learning about opposites), painting, relaxation routines and more.

Safe work instructions - safe work instructions (SWIs) help you to perform a variety of care activities safely and competently. Clinical experts in Disability Services developed these SWIs to help people with disability, carers and families, and government and non-government staff avoid injury in the home and workplace.

Disability publications for sale

The South Australian Government sells disability-related publications through the Service SA Shop. You can buy Acts and Regulations, such as the Disability Services (Community Visitor Scheme) Regulations 2013 and the Disability Services Act 1993 (version 8.4.1993). The shop also sells disability resources for parents and carers, health professionals and educators.