There is a lack of support for people in the country. Families, students, children with disabilities, young offenders, survivors of child abuse and others need counselling. It has been requested but not provided. The deputy principal in the primary school now works full-time supporting children in need. But families can't always afford to catch the bus or drive to Adelaide.
People living in Adelaide have a much easier time getting support.
There is a scarcity of early intervention services. People must travel large distances to access these. People needing to attend Family Court counselling sessions in Adelaide frequently approach agencies for emergency assistance to help with transport. This often causes people to go without the services they should be having. Job training The 15 day job training course is only offered in Port Pirie and is not available elsewhere in the region.