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Rehabiliation & Physiotherapy Department
NT, Australia
Rehabilitation unit situated at Alice Springs Hospital
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NT, Australia
Provides an advocacy, information & referral service to people with disabilities & to service providers. Supports & encourages people with disabilities to advocate for themselves. Lobbies for change to unfair laws & policies. Library & information area available.
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WA, Australia
Vocational rehabilitation services are targeted at people in receipt of either Centrelink pension or benefit, or workers compensation payment. Updated March 2008.
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WA, Australia
Program aims at personal development through providing opportunity for friendship, participation, responsibilities within group etc
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TAS, Australia
A free and confidential support service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people, and their families. Also for those who may be questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
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TAS, Australia
A free and confidential support service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people and their families. Also for those who may be questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
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NSW, Australia
Provides both long term advocacy and short term crisis advocacy for those with disabilities.
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TAS, Australia
The Tasmanian Amputee Society gives free support and advice to amputees and their families. Home visits are available.
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TAS, Australia
Citizen Advocacy is a movement which seeks to promote, protect and defend the welfare and interests of people who have disabilities. For people with a disability this service seeks to establish a long term relationship with an advocate. Covers the (03) 63 telephone area.
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Citizen Advocacy South Metropolitan
WA, Australia
Find people from the community to advocate on a one to one basis for people with a disability. Also provide an individual advocacy service.
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Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) - Launceston
TAS, Australia
Support for those who have funded or part funded their retirement. Powerful group for over 50s who work together to lobby government. Fees are not compulsory.
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Midwest Yellow Ribbon - 1800 199 008
WA, Australia
Support for people who need someone to listen. Workshops to build listening and relationship skills. Deal with any emergency crisis.
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WA, Australia
Services for men - drop in centre, issue include; suicide prevention; crisis accomodation.; health checks; Drug and alcohol prevention
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Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) - Darwin
NT, Australia
Counselling service for anyone who has experienced a sexual assault. 24 hr medical counselling, access for recent sexual assault cases.
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Griffith Neighbourhood Community Centre Inc
NSW, Australia
Griffith Neighbourhood Community Centre provides information, referral, advocacy, assistance with forms and letter writing, support, community development. Centre facilitates a range of activities within the local community
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WA, Australia
Individual advocacy programmes for people with disabilities or mental health issues. Support & friendship. Self advocacy programme through membership in "Network South West" aged 18 - 35years. Monthly visits to Manjimup and Busselton, other locations visited on a needs basis.
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WA, Australia
Volunteer advocate builds relationship with client. Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
Assistance when applying for private rental accommodation with budgetting, references, presentation, ID & advocacy for 15 to 25 yo
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Baptist Care - Independent Living Programme
WA, Australia
Assistance for people over 18 with a chronic mental health disability to find and maintain appropriate accommodation must be referred and have a mental health case manager.
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Consumer Protection - Mid West
WA, Australia
Advocacy for people with consumer complaints. Disputes & Resolutions - Rights & Responsibilities. Wageline. Worksafe and Energy Safety.
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VIC, Australia
Provide individual and systemic advocacy for people with disabilities in the area of housing. Provide Housing Rights Education sessions for people with disabilities. There are 6 education sessions to choose from: AMIDA also has a radio show ' Raising our Voices' on 3CR (855-AM) Offers free advice, referral, information and advocacy to current and prospective public housing tenants and private rental tenants
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VIC, Australia
A support and lobby group providing advocacy for young people and adults with intellectual disabilities and for their families. A library containing relevant material is available. Publications are also available for sale.
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Action For Community Living (ACL)
VIC, Australia
Provides: - Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Support - advocacy, information, support and referral for people with ABI and for their families and local support groups. - Advocacy for People with Disabilities - works on support-service issues for people with disabilities and provides group advocacy in the areas of education, employment, recreation, housing and access to goods and services.
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Australian Ventilator Users Network
VIC, Australia
Self help, support and advocacy group for people who use any form of mechanical ventilation for life support. The group suports people with disabilities resulting from polio, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and spinal injury. Services provided - - peer support and counselling - information to ventilator users, community workers and the general public - fosters community awareness of the abilities, rights and needs of ventilator users - networks with support groups and disability organisations - undertakes individual advocacy on request and group advocacy where appropriate - works on developing appropriate support services which meet the diverse needs of ventilator users.
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VIC, Australia
Legal centre specialising in Centrelink and social security matters. Training for welfare advocates may also be provided.
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Disability Advocacy & Information Service Inc.
VIC, Australia
Community based advocacy services are funded to provide assistance and support to people with disabilities to ensure their rights as valued members of our community are upheld, and ensure they actively participate in decision-making processes, particularly those where the outcomes impact on their lives. Provides advocacy and support for people with disabilities, their carers and families in North East Victoria and south west NSW. Provides systemic advocacy through local, State and Federal governments and other service providers. Supports disability-related self help groups and organisations. Employs a HACC equity and Access Worker. Undertakes research and development projects. Conducts a regional community education service to promote the positive aspects of people with a disability.
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Disability Rights Victoria provides advocacy, information and support for people with multiple and physical disabilities. Represents people with disabilities to service providers, community agencies and government bodies on issues including physical access, transport, Home and Community Care (HACC) services, housing, education and training, and employment and health.
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Disability Rights and Advocacy Service (Barwon Region) Inc
VIC, Australia
Disability Rights and Advocacy Service - advocacy for people with disabilities. Free service.
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Bundaberg Community Development Inc
QLD, Australia
Acts as a central resource for information on welfare, health, disability, government, recreation, sporting and various other community organisations. Coordinates and assists activities of local community groups according to areas of identified community needs. Also provides assistance in the acquisition of funding and resources to meet the needs of the Bundaberg district, provides networking between support groups, community groups, local council and government agencies.
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Bundaberg Access and Recreation Club
QLD, Australia
Primarily Access - seeing that necessary access to toilet and buildings is available for disabled people. Meetings held 2nd Fri each month at 10.30am for members for tea/coffee and sandwiches, meeting at 11am at Family Centre Kensington Street. Outings always accessible for people with mobility problems Annual membership $5.
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Community Housing Resource Worker Program Wide Bay Burnett
QLD, Australia
To resource community housing providers by providing information, training and support in areas of Management Committee activities, financial management, project management and submissions. To develop regional networks. Secretariat for the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Housing Board. Identification of housing need and issues. Raising awareness of housing issues throughout the Wide Bay Burnett.
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Fraser Coast Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service
QLD, Australia
Provide information and advice on tenants rights and responsibilities. Advocate on behalf of tenants and provide community education. Appointments can be made outside the above hours. Tenancy advice and information according to the Residential Tenancy Act & Residential Services Act - advocacy and referral.
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QLD, Australia
Short term emergency accommodation for young people and families. Crisis accommodation - referral - long term affordable accommodation for young people, and long term accommodation for people with disabilities.
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QLD, Australia
After hours contact only Australian President - Mary Walsh To advocate for people with an intellectual disability in Australia. To promote at all levels of Government and the Community an awareness of the needs of people with an intellectual disability.
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Bundaberg Consumer Advisory Group Inc.
QLD, Australia
Meetings held monthly at the Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre - 111 Targo St, Bundaberg. BCAG is the Consumer and Carer involvement and input into Mental Health Service management for all consumers of the Bundaberg and North Burnett District.BCAG Inc. works in partnership with Mental Healht service management to achieve Social Justice, Equity and Access to Mental Health Services for all consumers in the Wide Bay Health Service District.
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Community Housing Resource Worker Program Central Qld.
QLD, Australia
To resource housing providers by providing information, training and support in areas of Management Committee activities, financial management, project management and submissions. To develop regional networks and the Regional Housing Council. Identification of housing needs and issues. Support and resourcing housing organisations. Raising awareness of housing issues throughout the Central Queensland area.
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MS Support Group Darling Downs and Sth Wst Qld
QLD, Australia
Support person Glen MIller
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QLD, Australia
A Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation home for mothers with young children.
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RSL State HQ (Nth Qld) - Pensions and Advocacy Service
QLD, Australia
Aims to serve the needs of the Veteran Community on matters requiring Welfare/Disability Pensions and Adovcacy Support. Assists in obtaining pensions and benefits from Defence Force Compensation and DVA. Assists in preparation and presentation of cases to the Veterans Review Board and advice on AAT. Assists to obtain services from community service providers and referral to appropriate providers.
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QLD, Australia
Provides caring, compassionate care for all people with bladder and bowel problems. Registered Nurse & continence adviser.
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Injured Defence Employees Association Inc - (IDEA Inc)
QLD, Australia
Provides support services for ex and serving personnel who already have a tpi pension.
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QLD, Australia
For all people with a disability. Information on housing, tenancies, rent advice, Centrelink issues and any discrimination against people with a disability.
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North West Advocacy Organisation Incorporated
QLD, Australia
Provides disability support and advocacy services.
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Australian South Sea Islander HACC Liaison Officer
QLD, Australia
Provides assistance for older Australian South Sea Islander people and those with a disability to access health services.Referrals to other service providers.
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QLD, Australia
Multiple Sclerosis Australia makes a commitment to enhance the quality of life of people with MS and reduce the impact of MS on the families and carers of those with multiple sclerosis, as well as maintain and increase its role as a leading not-for-profit organisation and a preferred charity in Australia for community and corporate support. Services include training, education and advocacy. Optional membership fee of $11 per year.
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QLD, Australia
Advocacy, support and referral service: 1.Young Mothers Young Women Program for young women, under 25, who are pregnant or parenting. A peer support, education and advocacy service. Services Brisbane area. No accom available at house. 2. Innercity Service Team - Micah Projects - refers street people to accom services. Neither program offers counselling service.
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QLD, Australia
Though target group is primarily ATSI, service is open to all persons in need of alcohol and other drug rehabilitation support. Hostel type accom incl meals. Registered Nurse on premesis.
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Australian Pensioners & Superannuants League
QLD, Australia
Access to service is open hours. Support for people recieving a pension or lower income - list of benifits available. Lobby government at State Level and advocate on others behalf. Organise outings and bus trips.
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QLD, Australia
Gold Coast - counselling services only. Logan Shire. Counselling, support and advocacy for child, adolescent and adult survivors of child sexual assault and non-offending family members/carers. Education program for schools, to book email education@bravehearts.org.au
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Palliative Care Service - Logan-Beaudesert
QLD, Australia
Offering inpatient care and home outreach service and outpatients clinic. Cancer support nurse.
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QLD, Australia
Ipswich, advocacy, support, families. Emergency relief (mon. & wed. only, call at 9 am.)Supported accommodation.
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South West Migrant & Multicultural Service
WA, Australia
Referral and information service for immigrants to the South West. If translation services required , clients referred to TIS.
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Acacia Ridge and District Community Centre Inc
QLD, Australia
Provides family support and emergency relief. Job support ( Interwork service ). No domestic scale accommodation but does provide tenancy advice and an advocacy service for people in boarding houses, aged rental and student accommodation. Also housing information and referral, assistance with Small Claims Tribunal and bond disputes. Young stroke survivors and carers support group (contact David Firth 0411 501 641), arts and crafts and Playgroup 0-5 years. Also incorporates Acacia Ridge Community Support Centre. The activities room, meeting room and hall are also available for hire at various times.
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Communication Aid User Society (CAUS)
VIC, Australia
Resource Library, advocacy, information and referral for children, young people and adults who have speech and communication impairments.
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Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre
QLD, Australia
The Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre provides community development, information and referral, support groups and educational courses. Courses offered include personal development, parenting skills and a budgeting counselling service.
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Disability Justice Advocacy Inc.
VIC, Australia
Disability Justice Advocacy provides advocacy for people who have high support needs because of physical or multiple disabilities. This can be from one off advice to ongoing support.
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QLD, Australia
Gold Coast Advocacy Inc An advocacy organisation providing independent individual social advocacy (act, write and speak) for vulnerable people with a disability who live on the Coast and are under 65 years. The aim of the agency is to focus on the fundamental human needs, rights and interests of vulnerable people with a disability to ensure their fundamental needs are met.
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Veterans Support and Advocacy Service Australia
QLD, Australia
The Veterans Support and Advocacy Service Australia Inc. aims to assist all veterans, peace keepers and effective services members, including military compensation scheme members. The service helps prepare paperwork, assists with claims. JOBLINK program tel. 3876 7065. VSASA has serviced apartments at Burpengary tel. 3888 3006.
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QLD, Australia
Information Centre for women by telephone. Has a range of free facilities and services for individual women and women's non-profit organisations. No walk in service. Information and referral service regarding all women's issues such as legal, counselling, Health etc.
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QLD, Australia
Provides advice, information, advocacy and assistance to tenants and residents to assert their rights in negotiating housing requirements.
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Tenant Advice and Advocacy Bowen
QLD, Australia
Tenant Advice and Advocacy provides advice, information and advocacy for negotiating housing requirements.
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Bayside Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service Inc
QLD, Australia
Strives to deliver a high level of assistance to tenants within the Wynnum/Bayside area by providing a range of direct information, advice and advocacy.
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Public Trustee of Qld - Cairns
QLD, Australia
Provides investment, trustee, para-legal and associated services. Act as an independent, impartial executor, administrator, trustee and attorney. Home visits available, please call for availability.
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Queensland Working Womens Service
QLD, Australia
QWWS is a Qld wide info and advocacy service for women on workplace issues. Also provides training for organisations on discrimination, workplace bullying & assertiveness on a fee basis. Info and advice is provided to women on pay and conditions, maternity leave rights, discrimination, employment contracts and other work related issues
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Mid Coast Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service
NSW, Australia
Telephone advice - Monday, Tuesday, Thurday and Friday 9am-2.30pm; face to face advice by appointment; advocacy for tenants with cases being presented to the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal. Service also provides education in tenant's rights for community workers, tenants and community groups. Outreach to Coffs Harbour by appointment.
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Ability Incorporated Advocacy Service
NSW, Australia
Support, information and advocacy for people with disabilities, their families and carers. Self advocacy training for supported employment work groups. Transitional training for senior high school students. Advocacy workshops for service providers & community organisations. After hours answering machine.
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NSW, Australia
Dedicated service for youth aged 13-24 years living in or around Casino.Service offers:information,advocacy, referral,case management,mediation,accommodation assistance,crisis counselling,court support and job search help.Current activities:Free tea and coffee, computer/internet access,disco nights,day trips, art and craft,movie nights.A variety of services will visit if arranged for clients.
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Family Centre Inc - Ballina / Byron
NSW, Australia
Information, referrals and advocacy services. Parent support and information. Run groups on self esteem and parenting. Groups can alternate between Ballina and Byron Shires. Now also running the Ballina / Byron home visiting service. Also runs Ocean Shores Parent Resource Centre. Early Youth Program: supported playgroup. Male & female family & support workers.
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Family Support Services - Kyogle
NSW, Australia
Provision of support to families ie counselling, parenting advice,support with AVOs. Home visits conducted.Various support groups eg women's support group,men's support group, parenting courses.
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NSW, Australia
Meetings monthly - 2nd Wed and every Sat afternoon. Special days e.g. bowling. Support and recreational group for the elderly and younger people. Advice on income support and assists with advocacy and rights of its members. Card game each Saturday for members. Sub branch - history group - meet first Saturday of Month (Iluka) $5 per year $2 per activity incl. supplied morning & afternoon tea.
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NSW, Australia
Voluntary organisation dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependant children of deceased ex-servicemen, whether they died on active service or later in civilian life. Includes: welfare/pensions advice, some financial assistance.
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NSW, Australia
Voluntary organisation dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependant children of deceased veterans whether they died during active service or later in civilian life.Help with welfare assistance, pension advice, financial assistance.
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NSW, Australia
Info on legal rights etc on shopping,building, renovations,repairs,motor vehicles and boats, retirement villages,renting,buying and selling, credit,business licences,business names, Consumer Trader& Tenancy Tribunal.Various pamphlets available.
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Neighbourhood Centre Inc - Mid Richmond
NSW, Australia
Information, advocacy, referral, crisis Intervention, respite, home help, volunteer program, financial assisance with food & equipment, chemist in emergencies, fuel and transport to certain appts, electricity, telstra, centrelink agency, meals on wheels, supported play groups one indigeonous specific & youth services. HACC, aged, dementia and disabled individuals and carers, people who are rurally, socially & economically isolated.
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Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service - Outer Southern Suburbs
QLD, Australia
This service provides an accommodation referral service, tenancy advice and advocacy. It does NOT have houses for rent. Community Housing provide assistance with emergency housing for people in the Greater Brisbane area as was previously provided by the Qld Crisis Housing line.
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Central West Family Support - Condobolin
NSW, Australia
Practical assistance and support to families with children. Support, information, referral advocacy, home visits, group activities, play group and adult groups.
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This is a small support group who meet regularly to share with others who understand their particular needs. Evening meetings are held four times a year at Lifeline Meeting Room at 7.30pm as advertised in the BDT. Lunch Meetings at the Democratic Club, 2nd Thursday of every month at 12 noon.
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Broken Hill and District Hearing Resource Centre
NSW, Australia
Provides support for hearing impaired, carers, family and Meniere/Tinnitus sufferers. Free batteries to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Training/education in care and cleaning of aids. Australian Hearing Audiologist visits monthly. (Current at 31/03/08)
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Broken Hill Community Stroke Support Group
NSW, Australia
Hours/Days of Operation: Variable, Refer to Service. Information and support service for stroke victims and their carers. Education on stroke, discussions and strategies used by others in similar circumstances. Liaison with GWAHS. Meetings: Last Friday of the month, at the Centre for Community (Beryl Street) at 10am. (Current at 30/07/07)
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Guide Dogs Association of SA - Broken Hill Branch
NSW, Australia
The Guide Dog Association of SA is used for all types of mobility services eg. guide dogs, white cane, sonar devices, information and resources. (Current at 31/03/08)
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Broken Hill residents should be referred to Vision Australia for visiting services - phone toll free 1300 847 466. Vision Australia representatives visit Broken Hill 4 x yearly at Community Inc (advertised in the BDT). (Current at 31/03/08)
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BANC Community Access Services
NSW, Australia
The Active Linking Initiative (ALI) is an activities program for boarding house residents. The Day Program offers community based activities for group home residents. The Recreation/Living Skills program provides the opportunity for people with disabilites to access recreational and leisure activities as well as learn new and more complex skills. BANC has taken over Self-Advocacy as part of its education program. Bus trips will be held once a month.
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Blacktown Stroke Recovery Club
NSW, Australia
Support group; conversation; shared experiences; advice; cards; dominoes; monthly bus trips for members by bus. New members always welcome.
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Parent Council for Deaf Education Inc.
NSW, Australia
Focus on Education and advocacy; offering support, assistance and information to parents. Membership fee includes Quarterly publication of "Sound News" and access to training and resources.
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Holroyd Community Aid and Information Service Inc
NSW, Australia
The service administers Emergency Relief to people in crisis in the Holroyd LGA. The service also offers referral and advocacy. The material aids the service offers are food vouchers, clothing, chemist assistance, Telstra vouchers, nappies. - EAPPA (electricity / gas vouchers ) - PAS (water vouchers)
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Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc. (ARAS)
SA, Australia
Provides advocacy assistance to support older people to uphold their rights and is the South Australian component of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program. ARAS has the following programs: Residential Aged Care Advocacy Program; Home and Community Care Advocacy Program; Abuse Prevention Program; and Aboriginal Advocacy Project
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Provides information on and referral to other services across the Central Coast. Provides, Directory of Services, Hosts the quarterly disability interagency, Website
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Merry Makers - Central Coast Inc.
NSW, Australia
Merry Makers is a registered non-profit community based charity organisation. They provide weekly dances and get togethers every Thursday at The Entrance Primary School between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for 50 weeks of the year for intellectually and/or physically impaired adults. They stage a caberet activity for the months of March, June, September, and December and the remaining eight months take the form of outings. Volunteer bus drivers offer a pickup and deliver home service for their members if required. Each bus has a volunteer driver and volunteer hostess. Volunteers also assist on the dance floor, as "caller" and dance "helper". The service also will advocate on behalf of parents of a child with a disability if required.
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Central Coast Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services
NSW, Australia
The Central Coast Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service provides free casework, home visits & advocacy (helping people to deal with landlords or park owners). Assistance at the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal as well as education for the community and referrals. This service does not assist landlords. Tenants can be living in private rentals, community housing, Department of Housing, residential parks, in manufactured homes and movable dwelling in residential parks.
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NSW, Australia
Plan it Youth is a school based mentoring program for young people who are thinking about leaving school. It is a model for linking community members with young people who may need extra support in the transition from school to work or from school to further education or training.
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Citizen Advocacy South Australia Inc.
SA, Australia
Aims to promote, protect and defend the welfare and interests of, and justice for, persons with intellectual disability through one-to-one voluntary commitments made to them by people of relevant competencies
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