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Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre
VIC, Australia
Targets Volunteers, Agencies, members of the community
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VIC, Australia
Public housing information, referral & advocacy. Not counsellingSwan Hill Office closed, now outreach from Bendigo.
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Regional Information & Advocacy Council
VIC, Australia
***Disability Advocacy Services - Bendigo*** By Appointment Only. TTY 1800 221 844
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Regional Information & Advocacy Council
VIC, Australia
***Disability Advocacy Services***
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Central Victorian Stroke Support Group Inc (CVSS)
VIC, Australia
Radius of 100km from Bendigo but people outside this area are more than welcome. . Contact : Colin Stephens, 41 Valentine St, Bendigo.
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WA, Australia
An employment agency for people with ongoing disabilities. Provides employment training and assists young people with a disability to secure and maintain employment To be eligible , must be Centrelink endorsed, have a disability, and be able to work minimum of 8 hrs per week (eventually Unsupported). Must want to work - Aged 15yrs - 65yrs All service provided is in relation to Employment. Covers Upper and Central Great Southern. (Open and Supported Employment) Is also a Centrelink Agency.
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WA, Australia
Employment service. Must have a disability and can work min 8 hours pre week. Must want to work - Aged 15yrs - 65yrs.
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NSW, Australia
Mobility map of CBD, Access Guide, Braille, large Print & Audio tapes to borrow
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Tamworth Alzheimers Support Group
NSW, Australia
Information and Support. Dementia and Alzheimers patients and their Carers.
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NSW, Australia
Activities, community development and support programs for persons aged 12-24 years.
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Family Support Service - Moree
NSW, Australia
Provides support for families, youth and children who are disadvantaged or at risk. Also referral
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TAS, Australia
Advocacy Tasmania is an independent, non profit organisation working to assist older people, people with disabilities and their carers to protect and promote their rights and interests. This service can provide information about rights and help clients resolve problems or complaints.
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WA, Australia
Group monthly meeting. Group hosts recreational and social activities and acts as an advocate for older people in the community. Second Tuesday of the month 9:30am
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WA, Australia
Legacy assists widows of deceased veterans who have served in a war or operational area or whose death was occasioned by hazardous service or training for war. Special care and practical assistance in such matters as accommodation, medical, legal and general welfare and assistance.
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NT, Australia
If you have concerns about a NT Government agency acting unfairly, the Ombudsman will consider your grievance. Also handles Department of Health and Community Services complaints.
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Disability Advocacy Network (DAN) Inc
NSW, Australia
Disability Advocacy Network (DAN) provides a range of advocacy services - Individual, Self, Group & Systemic regarding disability issues to people who have a disability, their families and carers.
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Albury and District Police and Community Youth Club
NSW, Australia
The Police and Community Youth Club offers various activities and education to the youth in the community. Activities include basketball, judo; boxing; kickboxing; speech & drama, pony club, driver education, wheelchair basketball, Hoop tech 24, Lifeball and Yoga.
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WA, Australia
Complaints can be made in writing, by phone, fax or the internet. Updated March 2008..
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Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
WA, Australia
24 hours telephone contact with 1800 198 024 ADIS provides a statewide, free, confidential anonymous telephone counselling service for anyone concerned about their own or another person's drug or alcohol use. Updated April 2008.
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Association of Civilian Widows (Inc) WA
WA, Australia
To assist sole parents, widows and their children. Camp in January APEX centre in Point Perron. Application form to apply and fee minimum. Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
Provides asthma education and awareness to the Western Australian community. For example services on offer are for people with asthma and their families on, education, telephone information line, community education, school projects, child care guidelines, resources. Services are provided for health professionals, courses, health promotion programs and other resources. Asthma Foundation of WA supports asthma research in WA. This facility comes under Asthma Foundation WA for more information regarding this service, please look on their website, www.asthmawa.arg.au. Rural and Country callers may wish to call freecall number for the Asthma Foundation of WA on 1800 645 130 Updated August 2005.
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Purpose is to investigate and expose psychiatry's violations of human rights and to eliminate harmful practices in the field of mental health. CCHR documents cases of psychiatric and psychological abuse. It helps victims of this abuse and their families to take whatever appropriate action is necessary to bring the perpetrator(s) of the abuse to justice. Updated April 2008
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Paitient support group Social Functions which act as a support group. Paul Kitsen another contact. Updated March 2008
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Disability and Support Help Group - DASH
WA, Australia
Parent run group. Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
Provides a range of services to individuals families and the community in regard to drug and alcohol problems. Include counselling, group work, education & referrals to other services. Updated March 2008.
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WA, Australia
Support and recreational activities for youth of the Mundaring & Swan Shires from a centre based in Swan View. an outreach program that works intensively with individual young people with specific issues. Updated February 2008
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Developmental Disability Council of WA
WA, Australia
Systemic Advocacy, support & information for clients & their families in all matters, eg. accommodation shortage.Updated March 2008
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Kinway Relationship Counselling, Education & Training
WA, Australia
Relationship counselling, Family & Individual Counselling. Sexual Abuse & victim support counselling. Education courses & professional development training programs. Childrens contact centres. Mums & Dads program. Updated March 2008.
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WA, Australia
Support and counselling for people with a gambling problem. Updated July 2008
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WA, Australia
A self-help centre for people with disabilities and their families with a Christian focus. Offers information, support, counselling, advocacy, library lending & resources, work experience & training. Computer access, internet facilities. Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
The Commissions focus is changing. While still investigating and seeking to conciliate complaints on all the various grounds of the Act, as well as delivering educational programmes, the Commission is involved in a number of projects designed to address the underlying causes of discrimination, often in partnership with other agencies. The Commission is committed to working across Government and the community to assist in removing systemic and covert discrimination where it exists. Updated July 2008
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Ethnic Communities Council of WA.
WA, Australia
Provides adovacy policy. Updated July 2008
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Men's Domestic Violence helpline
WA, Australia
Calls to helpline are free to STD callers. Helpline offers information, referal and telephone counselling from people who are specially trained in talking to men about domestic violence. updated November 2008
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NSW, Australia
Fragile X Sydrome Support Group in WA on 9439 1828 Azma Hosken. The association is a volunteer group of friends and families affected by people with the fragile X syndrome. The aims of the association are to help fragile X syndrome children and adults to realise their full potential, provide information and support to those people whose lives have been affected by fragile X, promote acceptance and integration of people with fragile X within the community and to raise public awareness of fragile X. Updated February 2008
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GAIN Gynaecological Awareness Information Network
WA, Australia
GAIN is a community-based organisation of dedicated women who have endured the trauma of being diagnosed and treated for gynaecological conditions. Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
Counselling agency for survivors and families of sexual abuse, sexual assault and family violence. Also offer community education. The services provided are:-Sexual assault/abuse counselling; Youth Service; Domestic Violence -"Heartworks" Chrysalids - They are closed groups (ie can not start halfway through) .Eligibility for Allambee groups - 16 and over, effected by sexual abuse or sexual assault (i.e a mother or auntie of a child who has been abused, a survivor of abuse) or a victim of domestic violence. First contact will be through the duty officer - Allambee believes in the empowerment of our clients and as such has a strict self referral policy (in other words the client must tell us that they want counselling) officer . Also have an Aboriginal Service. Allambee is funded by Dept of Health WA for sexual assault victims , Dept of Child Protection for children who are victims of family violence and GP Down South who offer counselling and support to children of family violence.
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WA, Australia
City of Cockburn has a Family Support Service that provides counselling, information, advocacy and referral services to residents of the southern suburbs of the City of Cockburn free of charge.They offer free short term counselling, information and referrals to support networks for anyone who has experienced: stress divorce/ separation depression relationship issues parenting personal development domestic violence other welfare related matters A variety of groups and activities are also available This service has an office at the Atwell Community Centre, but also runs groups and workshops in other centres including Yangebup and South Lake Family Centres. Family Support Services:- If you need help, advice or just someone to listen, Family Support Services may be able to meet your needs. A variety of groups and activities are also available at : Cockburn Family Support Services Coolbellup Community Centre Ph: 9331 3022 86 Cordelia Avenue COOLBELLUP, WA
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WA, Australia
The City of Mandurah provides a diverse range of sport and recreation facilities; public halls, active reserves, passive reserves, cultural centre, hard courts, boat launching facilities, barbecue areas, trails, cycle ways and pathways, foreshores, an aquatic and recreation centres, senior citizens centre, skateboard park and youth centre. This also includes the City's newest facilities such as the Halls Head Recreation Centre and the Mandurah Ocean Marina. Range of services, see website. Senior Citizens Centre 41 Ormsby Tce : 9550 3788 ;Community Services : 9550 3850 Provides wide range of advocacy and advice services, particularly for senior citizens. All services listed in Mandurah Community Directory. The Billy Dower Youth Centre - 9550 3670 - offers a range of recreational and social activities- The Dower after school activity program School Holiday Program Alternative Education Programs Peel Adventure Gaming Society Town TV Billy Dower Boxing Club
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Salvation Army Family Support Centres
WA, Australia
Emergency relief. Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
Advice line to tenants. Metro number 9221 0088 available 8.30am - 3.30pm & country line 1800 621 888 available 1.30pm -3.30pm. Updated February 2008
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Australian Primary Care Community Partnership
WA, Australia
Support aged Care is a consumer group who want to invite experienced individuals who are interested in maintaining and improving standards of care for those who live in residential ACF or use HACC or CACP.They offer peer support to residents and their families. They offer advocacy and info on rights of users of aged care services. Residential Care Support Network is a private company run by Nancy Pierce who convenes the primary care community partnership and is more concerned as the name implies - as a support group for the elderly who are in residential care or for carers who have partners in residential care.
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VIC, Australia
The Buchan Bush Nursing Centre is situated in the heart of town, close to the General Store and Post Office and has served the town and surrounding community since 1911.
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VIC, Australia
The help line provides access to telephone counselling, referrals to appropriate support services and information about legal services and financial assistance for victims of crime in Victoria. A Victims' Information Brochure is available in a range of community languages.
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VIC, Australia
AQA is a provider of support and services for people with severe physical disabilities, specifically spinal cord injury, to attain maximum independence and to integrate into the community. AQA has experience and knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities and can therefore offer employment, education and vocational training and support while taking into account medical requirements and physical limitations. Also provides - - attendant care service - information/peer support service:- i) raising awareness and educating the community about the issues of spinal cord injury, and ii) motivating and assisting those with spinal cord injury during their rehabilitation and re-integration in the community.
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Darebin Community Legal Centre
VIC, Australia
Services provided include - - Free Legal Advice and Referral - at the Migrant Resource Centre. - Intervention Order Support Service - free legal advice, representation and welfare support for applicants seeking intervention orders at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court. - Community Legal Education - available to secondary schools and community groups. - Training and Support - for legal centre volunteers. - Prisons Project - focuses on law reform and the human rights of detained persons. Legal advice, information and referral for men in custody are available. - Advocacy Program for Women in Prison - a volunteer organisation providing assistance for women in custody and for their families. Legal advice, information, referral and networking with welfare and support agencies is available. - Youth Referral and Independent Person Program - provides an independent person to be present during police questioning of children aged 5 to 17 years old when a parent or guardian is unavailable.
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VICSEG is an information and resource centre providing advocacy for and on behalf of parents from non English speaking backgrounds. Services include a newsletter, workshops, seminars, forums and publications. Information is available in languages other than English. The main function of VICSEG is to provide information on children's services for immigrants and refugees from non English speaking backgrounds and to assist them with their child care needs. It also ensures that policy and decision makers and service providers are aware of the needs of immigrant families from non English speaking backgrounds. Families are linked with other services via family support and youth workers. Community languages spoken include Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Cantonese, Mandarin and Somali.
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Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
VIC, Australia
Provide support, advocacy and referrals to people who are experiencing or have experienced in the past, emotional or mental distress. The VMIAC also provides information and education about mental health services to consumers of mental health services and the wider community.
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Grampians disAbility Advocacy Association
VIC, Australia
Self advocacy support and/or representation for all people with a disability.
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Wimmera Disability Access Forum
VIC, Australia
The Wimmera Disability Access Forum has been established as an independent group of individuals and organisations promoting the well-being of the citizens of Horsham and the Wimmera who have a disability
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VIC, Australia
Provides services such as: Registered Training Organisation No:21765, Adult Education and training, information and referral to other services, Tax Help, Centrelink Agency, Volunteer training, Community development, Support Groups, children's activities and art/craft groups.
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Colac Otway Region Advocacy Service
VIC, Australia
Colac Otway Region Advocacy Service
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Barwon Community Legal Service Inc.
VIC, Australia
Barwon Community Legal Service provides free and independent advice on legal matters and referral to appropriate specialist law services. Specialist legal services are provided including Welfare Rights Service, Family Violence Program and Child Support Service.
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Victorian Council of Deaf People Inc
VIC, Australia
Services: Information and Advocacy for people with hearing impairments.
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AIR is a nationwide, nonpolitical organisation endeavouring to reduce discrimination at all levels of government against retirees who do not receive a full pension. It provides information and discussion at meetings at 10am second Friday of each month at Burnett Bowls Club, Bundaberg. 1800 063 304 is a membership enquiry line.
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Spiritus Care Services - Cecil Plains
QLD, Australia
Provider of community based services to the residents of Cecil Plains and an area within a 20km radius.
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Regional Disability Council of Sth Wst Qld
QLD, Australia
Forums held regularly in various regional areas. 1 of 10 councils around Queensland providing opportunity for people with disabilities, families and carers, service providers and local communities to have input into decisions, identify issues and develop strategies to report to the Minister for disability services.
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Crisis Support Assoc Inc - Dalby
QLD, Australia
Aims to support families in a crisis situation, offering parenting and domestic violence support.
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Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Ltd - Toowoomba
QLD, Australia
Peak body aimed at compiling submissions to govt for improved services/ benefits for self funded retirees. Meetings held last Fri each month at 9.30 am at St James Hall Mort Street Toowoomba.
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Townsville Region Committee on the Ageing Inc - (TRCOTA)
QLD, Australia
Provides Investigations, reports, protects, promotes and advocates on behalf of the interest and well being of all seniors. Organises and assists with Seniors Week, Generation Chats, Forums, Seminars, Workshops and Networks with Local , State and Federal Govts and sits on many committees involving seniors.
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Burdekin Older People's Action Program
QLD, Australia
Provides an integrated and collaborative program empowering older people and working with them, the community and service providers to improve the quality of life of older persons in the Burdekin by implementing a range of innovative approaches to issues.
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Senior Women's Support Group- Townsville Branch
QLD, Australia
Provides information and education and enhances the positive image of older women. Promotes discussion and action about ageism and sexism. Meets the needs of older women in social isolation.
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QLD, Australia
Provides a venue for the leaders and representatives of seniors groups acting in the region as well as representatives from a range of community based organisations to meet and exchange information and provide a united voice on issues affecting its members.
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Townsville Multicultural Support Group Inc
QLD, Australia
Provides support and advocacy for recently arrived migrants and refugees. Provides information and social interaction for women, particularly those of non-English speaking background. Offers counselling and referrals and a range of support and educational group programs including: Refugee Settlement Program, Employment and Training, Small Group Programs which include English language, arts, sewing and craft groups.
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Benarrawa Community Development Association
QLD, Australia
Target general community, particularly those experiencing isolation. Family support and referral. South West network of carers (SWNOC) hold a monthly meeting on 4th Wednesday of the month 10-12 noon. Other services include Refugee Solidarity Group, Waratah savings and loan group, Neighbourhood morning teas, Aboriginal and Islander Solidarity Group.
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Speaking Up For You Inc. - SUFY
QLD, Australia
Provides independent individual advocacy service for people with disability. People need to be over 16 with a fundamental need which no other service has responded to, usually in areas of housing, support, safety and abuse. Workers advocate for people with a disability in the community. There is a strong focus on human rights and social justice.
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QLD, Australia
Providing the opportunity for people to be heard by stakeholders in government, business and the professions. Also reaches out to people in rural and remote areas to ensure their voice is heard. Opso also trains organisations in working with the media, communicating with government lobbying, basic communication - making effective complaints in media, writing letters, lectures on the reality of aging, general advocacy to find solutions.
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South West Brisbane Community Options Homeless Project
QLD, Australia
This service provides outreach HACC services to clients living in parks, streets and boarding houses. If required they will provide referrals to other HACC services for complex case management and transition to accommodation services. There are also services specifically for Aboriginal and Torres St Islander people in the same living situations.
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National Disability Services (NDS)
QLD, Australia
They promote the development of quality services and life opportunities for Australians with disabilities. National Disability Services works to increase the capacitiy of its members to operate effectively and efficiently and to influence public policy so that it is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities
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Blue Nursing Service - Tablelands
QLD, Australia
Contact Chris Grey for Respite enquiries.
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QLD, Australia
For Dental Care, call at 8am.Pensioner Concession Card, Health Card or Seniors Health Care Card required.
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Ozcare - Cairns Health Outreach Project
QLD, Australia
Over 17yrs. Homeless or at risk of homelessness. Medical conditions requiring monitoring or assistance. Assist with housing & accom. Health support for people staying in crisis accom or homeless.
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QLD, Australia
MAMU provides a primary health care service incorporating a bulk billing general health practice open to the public. Hhealth Screening and Indigenous health promotion activities.
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Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre
QLD, Australia
Alcoholics Anonymous Wed 7.30pm. Tobacco & Other Drugs Thur 12pm-4pm Crisis intervention/emergency relief. Centrelink access point. Medicare self service. Active Volunteer program. Playgroup Tues & Fri. New parents group, baby health Thur 9am-12pm, family counselling 9am-4pm and sexual assult counselling. 2nd hand store(nicnac) Mon-Fri & art group.
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QLD, Australia
Laidley, community, volunteers, adult literacy, emergency relief, information, visiting services, Centrelink Agency; Lifeline (by appt), employment, ATODS, support groups (domestic violence, weight reduction, men, women etc) education and learning, social, companionship. Lawn mowing. youth services, Womens support group.
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QLD, Australia
Ipswich, rural, aged, disabled, equipment, mobility, safety, personal alarm, social support - community visitors scheme, monitoring, shopping, advocacy, transport (rural areas only), volunteers. Wheelchair repairs if possible (if chair over 5 yrs may not have parts readily available and some fee will apply). Safe & Confident Living Program for Seniors and Elder Abuse Prevention Program
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Aishling and Kawa Leigh Respite Service Gold Coast
QLD, Australia
Beenleigh and northern Gold Coast. People with disabilities 0-65yrs. Overnight respite, post school options, vacation care. Residential respite facility for people with a physical/intellectual disability. Emergency respite. Adult sleepover once a month (18yrs and over). Kids and Adults camps. Can cater for individuals with complex medical needs/disability or challenging behaviour.
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Community Care - Tamborine Mountain
QLD, Australia
Tamborine Mountain, aged, disabilities, dementia, centre based day care, transport, assessment, social, respite in home, equipment hire, minor house maintenance, lawns and gardens, annual window cleaning with approval, home visits, telephone, shopping, cleaning, podiatry, advocacy, meals. Breast Screen community education, diabetes, living with cancer, health heart, dementia, community care minibus, volunteers, gentle exercises program (Mondays).
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Ipswich Regional Advocacy Service Inc
QLD, Australia
Tenancy advice, referral service, advocacy, disputes, bonds, complaints, small claims. Phone hours Mon - Fri 9 am - 2.30 pm
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Association of Independent Retirees Ltd (AIR)
QLD, Australia
Gold Coast. Association for Independent Retirees Ltd(AIR) Association aims to provide a voice to government with regard to self-funded retirees. Makes representations to govt on their behalf. Meet monthly.
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Gold Coast Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Mermaid Beach Gives a voice at state and local levels on all issues of importance to the security, well-being and dignity of people who depend for their living on a pension or a superannuation payment. Meetings held at 1pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre. Entertainment after each meeting. Bus Trips, holidays and social activities.
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Gold Coast Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Palm Beach-Currumbin Club. Gives a voice at a state and local level on all issues of importance to the security, well-being and dignity of people who depend for their living on a pension or superannuation payment. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Share and Care Palm Beach at 1 pm. Includes entertainment, afternoon tea and raffle. Social.
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Community Centre - Crestmead Community Assoc Inc
QLD, Australia
Advocacy, Counselling and Crisis Relief (Food, Telstra and Petrol Vouchers only). Can become a member of the Community Centre if wanting to. Cost is $5.50 per year.
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QLD, Australia
TARGETS ADULTS - Logan, disability, living skills program, Personal helpers and mentors service for people with mental illness, acquired brain injury support, social support, centre based respite, community connects program, advocacy for tenancy and assistance to locate accommodation, sport & recreation, case management. Through case managed individual and small group services CC offers opportunities for social and recreational involvement, opportunities to maintain and improve skills. Links to local community services and assistance to maintain independence, community intergration, social and recreational programs, case management.
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QLD, Australia
NSA arranges special discounts on goods and services such as home and contents, car and health insurance, travel in Australia and overseas, and also represent seniors concerns at federal and state government forums. Strong voice on issues like health and tax. Monthly meetings are held at different branches. With branches from Cairns to Albany and over 275,000 members National Seniors provides people over 50 with special financial, social and recreational activities.
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