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Broome Circle

WA, Australia

BROOME CIRCLE FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE: offers budgeting assistance, assistance with entitlements, access to legal advice, arrange loan variations due to loss of job, illness etc. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE: aims to support and empower families by providing programs , activities, creche, counselling in a friendly, open environment

Neurological Nurse Service

WA, Australia

Education and support for people with neurological conditions, linking people into local services. Education to service providers and health professionals. Community Education. Memory Loss Clinic providing assessment, guidance and education for people with memory loss.

Cooinda Family Support Group Inc

VIC, Australia

Providing information and support to families of children with a disability, including the resourcing of local/regional parent support groups and workshops. Regional Parent Support Workers assist parents of children with a disability to help other parents by empowering them to be their own ' best advocate '.

Rural Family Support Program Winton

QLD, Australia

Provides family and individual support; provides information and referral; provides community education; community development; responds to community needs.

Centacare - Toowoomba

QLD, Australia

Counselling Also run a Community Justice Program, Indigenous Youth Engagement, TRAMS, employment service. Sth Wst Psychology Service covers Charleville, Roma Warwickand Goondiwindi

Rural Family Support Program - St George

QLD, Australia

Mobile support service to assist people to access info and advocacy re- govt and community services.

Toowoomba District Mental Health Service Consumer Consultant

QLD, Australia

Consumer Consultant, Michael Burge, acts on behalf of mental health service consumers. He gathers information and resources for consumers and other interested people, provides systemic advocacy (not individual advocacy), and liases between consumers and the Toowoomba District Mental Health Service. Also a member of the Consumer Advisory Group.

Queensland Disability Housing Coalition

QLD, Australia

To advocate at systems level for affordable housing options for people with disabilities and to promote the rights of people with disabilities to live as part of the community in housing suitable to their individual needs. Community education and training, action research projects. Limited referral to local points of assistance and information on housing in general. This service is NOT a housing provider.

People with Multiple Sclerosis Group Caboolture

QLD, Australia

Telephone Support via Mobile 0405 627 995

Queenslanders with Disability Network

QLD, Australia

QDN is run and managed by people with disability for people with disability. It is a e Network connecting for collective and affirmative action. QDN will provide a mechanism for people with disability to have a say in the issues that affect their lives - to have a voice.

Queensland Counsellors Association Inc

QLD, Australia

The association has over 260 members. The website lists practising counsellors who choose to be listed and their locations.

Australian Pensioners' and Superannuants' League Brisbane

QLD, Australia

APSL 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 superannuation payment. Official publication is 'The Comet' monthly newsletter. Provides services,&research, advocates & acts on behalf of pensioners & seniors in general

Rural Family Support Program Barcaldine

QLD, Australia

The Rural Family Support Program offers a mobile service for families and children up to 18 yrs. Provides families in the shires of Aramac, Jericho and Barcaldine with the opportunity to access the following services:- Informal Counselling - Referral to other agencies- Support organisation.

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland

QLD, Australia

Qld Free Call Number outside Brisbane Metro 1800 670 990 Provides a range of services for people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Services include counselling, financial support, advocacy, home help during home treatment and referrals to specialist medical staff. Also services people in Northern Territory and North NSW who access a Queensland hospital

Youth Affairs Network of Queensland Inc. [YANQ]

QLD, Australia

YANQ is a peak body in the community youth sector and is responsible for policy development on youth affairs. This organisation represents individuals and organisations from Queensland's youth sector and promotes the interests and well being of young people across the state.

Access Committee - Ballina Shire

NSW, Australia

Access Committee provides a consultation facility for Council to better understand the needs of the various disability groups within Ballina. Terms of reference available on Council's website.

Access Committee - Richmond Valley

NSW, Australia

First point of contact for physical access issues. The Access Committee considers access issues and endeavours to create an accessible community. Advises Council on access issues. Educates the community on access. Meetings held once a month 2 - 3.30 pm at the Richmond Valley Council Committee Room Casino (refer to service for dates).

Access Committee - Grafton

NSW, Australia

First point of contact for physical access issues. The Access Committee considers access issues and endeavours to create an accessible community. Advises Council on access issues. Educates the community on access.

Association of Independent Retirees Inc FNC (AIR)

NSW, Australia

AIR has achieved many successful changes to government policy by strategic representation. Purpose of the group is to advocate federal, state and local govt to give self-funded retirees financial concessions available to pensioners. FNC Branch meets at the RSL Ballina River St 10am, first Friday of the month. Meetings include guest speakers who are experts on relevant issues to the interest of retirees. Social events, BBQs, get togethers etc. Free financial advice is available to members after each meeting.

Member For Bennelong, Parliament of Australia

NSW, Australia

A Member is a spokesperson for his or her local community interests on federal issues.

Cystic Fibrosis NSW

NSW, Australia

Provides a range of services related to cystic fibrosis including: Family Support Scheme; Youth Program; Peer Support Program; and Country Outreach. Cystic Fibrosis NSW also plays an active role in ensuring the rights of people with CF are not adversely affected by government policy or legislation. A range of brochures, booklets and a quarterly newsletter are available.

Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R) - Northern Beaches Branch

NSW, Australia

This group works to lift discrimination against self-funded retirees or those not on a full pension. It does not provide services to individuals, but provides guest speakers at monthly meetings. It approaches governments for concessions, benefits, and other equitable treatment for self funded retirees, at a systemic level. For membership call 9451 9104.

Canberra Connect Shopfront Belconnen

ACT, Australia

Payments received include; ACT Housing rental payments, motor vehicle registration, rates and land tax, speeding and parking fines. Web site available 24 hours.

ACT Government Shopfront Tuggeranong

ACT, Australia

Payments received include; ACT Housing, ACTION bus tickets, motor vehicle registration, rates and land tax, speeding and parking fines. Also registers dogs and administers the Seniors Card, proof of age cards. Website available 24 hours.

Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre Inc. (EDAC)

WA, Australia

The Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) is a disability specific service which provides advocacy and information to ensure that ethnic people with disabilities gain equitable access to a range of services such as, lawyers, health-care, education, housing, child-care, employment and transport. Advocating with and on behalf of individuals and/or their carers in ensuring that services are responsive to their cultural and linguistic needs.

Building Services Authority - Toowoomba

QLD, Australia

Building Services Authority (BSA) is Queensland's Statutory Authority set up to license builders, trade contractors and building designers; resolve disputes regarding defective building work ; operate a statutory insurance scheme to protect home - owner.

Australian Council Of Social Service (ACOSS)

NSW, Australia

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia the principal voice of low income and disadvantaged people in social and economic policy matters. Acoss aims to end poverty and help build a just and inclusive society that values difference and the right of all people and communities to the social and econimic ACOSS aims to end poverty and help build a just and inclusive society that values difference and the right of all people and communities to the social and economic resources they need to control their own lives. ACOSS is active in eight key areas of social and economic policy * economic development and taxation * employment, education and training * social security and income support * community services * health, including mental health * housing and urban development * law and justice * rural and regional communities. Membership fees: organisation $135.50/pa, individual $88.50/pa, concession $50/pa

Menai Community Resource Centre

NSW, Australia

Provides up-to-date information on services, groups and activities in the Menai district. Provides annual community directory and community newsletters as well as special "Welcome Kits" for new residents. Regularly conducts parenting skills courses, coordinates volunteer office work and student work experience placements. Assists in the formation of support groups and services such as sole parents' support group. Range of free services for unemployed people.

National Disability Services - Tasmania

TAS, Australia

NDS is the national peak organisation for disability services. Our members are committed to the provision of quality services and life opportunities for all Australians with disabilities. NDS members work to respect, value and promote . individual dignity, worth and contribution of people with disabilities . diversity and choice for service users . quality management and skilled service provision . organisational learning, innovation and creativity . adequate resources to ensure higher standards of service . shared information and networking oppotunities . balanced membership involvement in advocacy and policy development . fair, firm and persistent representation of industry need.

Arthritis Tasmania Inc.

TAS, Australia

Aims:  . To promote strategies which prevent osteoporosis and some forms of arthritis . To raise awareness about arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions and the services and support available . To ensure that relevant, quality services are available . To encourage research activity locally, and contribute to national research . To enhance links and establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders

Association for Children with Disability (Tas) Inc. (ACD)

TAS, Australia

ACD (Tas) is a statewide, not-for-profit organisation providing advocacy, information and support for families with a child or children with disability. The association represents the interests of families to government authorities and the general community.

Aurora Disability Services

TAS, Australia

Aims to raise community awareness of the need for adequate provision of services and support for people with disabilities, their families and carers. Services include vocational training, basic computer training, adult literacy, training in independent living skills, social, sporting and recreational activities, advocacy, transport, and respite for families and carers.

Council on the Ageing (Tas) Inc. (COTA Tas)

TAS, Australia

Council on the Ageing (Tas) is an independent, peak body / advocacy organisation for all older people in Tasmania.

Family Support Services

TAS, Australia

The peak body for Family Support Services in Tasmania, the Association provides support, assistance and information to members; promotes liaisons and interaction amongst its members; makes representation to government and other bodies on matters relating to Family Support Programs; and provides training for personnel involved in supporting Tasmanian families.

Multicultural Council of Tasmania

TAS, Australia

A peak body promoting co-operation between ethnic communities on issues of common concern. Works to ensure the rights of ethnic communities within Tasmania. The Council provides an information, advocacy and policy development function and is represented on various government and non-government advisory bodies for the purpose of community consultation.

The Salvation Army - Community Support and Emergency Relief Services

TAS, Australia

Provides counselling, emergency support and welfare assistance to people in need and during crisis.

Tasmanian Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

TAS, Australia

The representative body for Hospice and Palliative Care in Tasmania, the Association fosters and promotes the principles of palliative care for all people; liaises with appropriate national and international organisations; works to increase community awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care; provides information about access to services; provides education; supports all workers involved in the care of people who are dying; and advocates for service provision and its future development.

Tasmanians With Disabilities Inc.

TAS, Australia

An umbrella organisation of individuals and their organisations, which advocates for the advancement and full participation in the Tasmanian community of people with disabilities, such as people with hidden intellectual, physical, psychiatric and sensory disability or any multiples of these.

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)

TAS, Australia

Women With Disabilities Australia is the peak organisation for women with all types of disabilities in Australia. It is a federating body of individuals and networks in each State and Territory of Australia and is made up of women with disabilities and associated organisations. The national secretariat is located in Tasmania. WWDA is run by women with disabilities, for women with disabilities. WWDA seeks to ensure opportunities in all walks of life for all women with disabilities. In this it aims to increase awareness of, and address issues faced by, women with disabilities in the community. WWDA seeks to ensure the advancement of education of society to the status and needs of women with disabilities in order to promote equity, reduce suffering, poverty, discrimination and exploitation of women with disabilities.

Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT)

TAS, Australia

YNOT is the non government peak body of Youth Affairs in Tasmania. It is funded by the Department of Education to improve the Tasmanian community's response to youth issues.

Personal Support Program

VIC, Australia

Assists people to overcome their barriers by working with them one on one and linking them into support services.

Personal Support Program

VIC, Australia

Assists people to overcome their barriers by working with them one on one and linking them into support services

Personal Support Program

VIC, Australia

Assists people overcome their barriers by working with them one on one and linking them into support services

Neurological Council of WA

WA, Australia

The object of the Neurological Council is to promote the common aims of member organisations, which are to alleviate sickness, suffering or distress occassioned through Neurological disorder and provide support for persons suffering form Neurological disorder and their family. There is a Carers WA counsellor available every second Wednesday from 9am. Phil can be contacted on 9444 592/9444 8966 or his mobile 0417 966 043.

Queensland Public Tenants Association Inc

QLD, Australia

The functions of QPTA include,: Peak organisation for public housing tenents. . Produce a regular newsletter for tenants . Provide opportunities for tenants through Regional Tenant Groups to assist in the development of broad housing policy statements. . Provide input to the Department of Housing about specific projects and programs. . Distribute information of interest to members

CSS Migrant Support Worker

NSW, Australia

Support for CALD population

Northern Rivers Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

NSW, Australia

The group aims to provide positive and supportive opportunities for people with MS and their carers,to participate in activities that contribute to their well-being.Guestspeakers and social events.Meeting held every 4th Wed of the month at the Activity Centre,Crowley Village, Ballina.

People with Disability (PWD) - Systemic Advocacy

NSW, Australia

PWD advocates for the reform of systemic issues that have a negative impact on people with disability and their associates. The goal of PWD's systemic advocacy program are: the promotion of social justice for people with disability; the promotion of the contribution and potential of people with disability; the achievement of positive changes to those structures, policies and practices that exclude and discriminate against people with disability and put them at risk of abuse and neglect. TTY numbers are 02 9318 2138 (TTY) and 1800 422 016 (TTY).

Waverley Disability Access Committee

NSW, Australia

An Auxiliary Committee of the Council, the group advocates community awareness of the access of needs of people with disabilities in the community, and seeks to improve access throughout the community and in particular to council-controlled amenities. Suitable for residents of Waverly, service providers and others interested in disability access in the Waverly area.

Woollahra Access Committee

NSW, Australia

The role of the Woollahra Access Committee is to improve environmental accessibility and the effective participation of people with a disability within the Woollahra Municipality. The Access Committee is convened bi-monthly.The Woollahra Access Committee recognises disability as a limitation caused by physical, intellectual, sensory, psychiatric or neurological conditions.

People with Disability Australia -Pacific Disability Forum

NSW, Australia

The Pacific Disability Forum, based in Fiji, is a network of people with disability from several Pacific nations. The Forum is designed to enable Pacific people with disability to advocate systemically at domestic, regional and international levels about disability issues through the pacific region. PWD is a representative delegate for the forum. Contact numbers are 02 9318 2138 (TTY) and 1800 422 016 (TTY toll free).

People with Disability (PWD) - Aboriginal Disability Network NSW

NSW, Australia

The ADN brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to: Tell our stories Give each other support Create a voice for change Speak for ourselves The ADN is auspiced by People with Disability Australia Inc.

Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Ltd

TAS, Australia

A.I.R. is a non-party political organisation, representing retired and partly retired people who are not in full time employment. A not-for-profit volunteer organisation whose major purpose is to represent this rapidly growing section of the Australian population at all levels of Government.

Canberra Connect Call Centre

ACT, Australia

Canberra Connect Call Centre provides high quality information and transaction services to the ACT Community. The Call Centre provides expert advice on ACT Government services; agency information and a single call connect service to all areas of the Government. An after hours service is available for urgent matters.

ACT Government Shopfront Woden

ACT, Australia

Payments received include; ACT Housing, ACTION bus tickets, motor vehicle registration, rates and land tax, speeding and parking fines. Hosts online payment terminals and Call Centre hotline for public use. Website available 24 hours.

Civic Driver Licence Service

ACT, Australia

Processing Driver Licence and Proof of Age cards only Website available 24 hours

Bayside Regional Veterans' Centre

VIC, Australia

For 'Pension Officers' who work in conjuction with Dept Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with pensions and associated matters and issues.

Access Counselling Services

QLD, Australia

For Children & Adults with a disability. Advocacy (systemic/general/individual), Counselling, disability living skills, social work, information, case management disability, care coordination.

Engaging Communities Program

QLD, Australia

The ECP Program aims to engage the culturally and linguistically diverse Community in community programs, government consultation, planning, policy development and decision making opportunities as well as helping to identify issues and needs within the community.

Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc

NSW, Australia

The association was established to develop support and educational programs to help people affected with Huntington's disease (HD), to assist their families to understand and cope and to give HD families in NSW a strong single voice. The association distributes a quarterly newsletter, supports and encourages research, conducts a weekly day care for people with HD, holds seminars and family support meetings, organises a yearly holiday camp for people with HD and conducts a carer support program.

Griffith Multicultural Community Council

NSW, Australia

The centre provides recently arrived migrants with access to information about services and support networks that will assist their successful settlement in Griffith and surrounding areas. Griffith Multicultural Community Council can provide information, advice, advocacy or referral in the folowing areas: Immigration & Citizenship issues, housing & accommodation, health & related issues, employment, translation & interpretation, Centrelink & welfare, opening a bank account, other settlement related issues.

Commonwealth Carers Advisory Service

ACT, Australia

Carers ACT is a one-stop shop for information and support for Carers. The Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre operating out of Carers ACT is easily accessible and our friendly staff are happy to discuss any question or issue you may have. We can assist you with information, referrals, support and resources in a range of areas, including: Information for Carer Support Carer support and services in your area Financial supports and benefits you may be entitled to Legal issues for Carers Your health and wellbeing Respite Grief and loss issues Education and training Specific Carer Programs Social events and groups

Immigrant Women's Health Service Inc.- Fairfield

NSW, Australia

Various social & support groups including: Assyrian mothers, Arabic Speaking Women's support & health group, Serbian Women's group, Spanish speaking support & craft. Other services provided include: Legal advice, English classes and massage for relaxation (bookings essential). Contact centre for specific groups, as they change often to meet needs of the community.

Immigrant Women's Health Centre Inc.- Cabramatta

NSW, Australia

Various programs & activities for ethnic women. These include: Vietnamese women & children support group and also health group, health awareness for Spanish women (exercise & talks), Chinese older women group and a Khmer/Cambodian support group.Contact Centre for specific details.

CAUS Advocacy & Information Service

VIC, Australia

Advocacy and information service for people with little or no speech. Services include: advocacy, human rights education, community education, mediation, communication support workers, newsletter, training kits, secondary consultation & a communication tool for people going to hospital. CAUS is a statewide not for profit agency managed by a volunteer board & funded by the Department of Human Services.

Family Advocacy

NSW, Australia

Family Advocacy is a statewide, community-based organisation which is concerned with the needs, interests and rights of people who have a developmental disability. It promotes positive social roles for people who have a developmental disability by developing advocacy by families and by strengthening the knowledge, influence and role of the family. Family Advocacy runs information workshops and skills development sessions for families, provides telephone advice to individuals, produces resource material and a newsletter. It also has a resource library of articles, books and videos available to families, workers and students. In addition, Family Advocacy also makes representations at the government level so that change is made to legislation, policy and services to gain better quality lifestyles for people with a developmental disability.

People with Disabilities ACT -PWD ACT

ACT, Australia

Systemic advocacy for people with disabilities,