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NSW, Australia
Provides both long term advocacy and short term crisis advocacy for those with disabilities.
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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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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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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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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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NSW, Australia
Provides volunteer workers to organisations. This organisation only deals with people wanting to be a volunteer. Organisations that need volunteers.
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Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service
NSW, Australia
Provides free advice on renting to tenants & caravan park residents in the Hunter region. This includes tenants of the Department of Housing, Community Housing, private landlords and real estate agents. Also provides free, tailored community education to community groups & groups of tenants. Information & advice on renting matters, assistance preparing for Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal, representation in some situations.
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Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union
NSW, Australia
Union support for people with disabilities in supported employment.
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Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW - Hunter
NSW, Australia
Service for people who have been discriminated against under the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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NSW, Australia
Provide information on spinal cord injury disability issues and counselling on same. Lobby government agencies, monitor local government access policies. Provide continence supplies for people with disabilities and the frail aged.
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NSW, Australia
Information and referral, basic counselling, liaison with Government and community organisations. Focus on the family, youth, aged and women. Community entertainment, day care, weekend entertainment at community hall. Sharing the culture through cuisine, music etc
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NSW, Australia
Mediation; relationship education; relationship counselling; child contact services; workplace training. Counselling by phone, counselling by internet; counselling/mediation face to face; group work. Fees depend on income. The CCS (childrens contact service) operates weekends at Broadmeadow and Central Coast. Counselling is available at Broadmeadow, Raymond Terrace Maitland and Gosford.
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Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer - Lower Hunter
NSW, Australia
For all domestic violence information and advice. Not to be contacted or referred to when reporting breaches of apprehended violence orders or criminal offences.
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People of all ages who are concerned and/or require assistance with their own or another person's alcohol and other drug use. The substance use needs to be the person's primary issue. A free and confidential service providing individual, adolescent, family and couple counselling where alcohol and other drugs are involved. If counsellor is unavailable at the time of the call, leave a contact number and call will be returned ASAP.
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Yabaru Aboriginal Multi Service
NSW, Australia
This is a neighbour service that offers Advocacy, Bus trips, Carers support & time out, Community gatherings, reading and writing letters, minor home and garden care and visits to have a cuppa and a yarn or someone to give you a call every now and then. Small fee applies which will discussed when they visit the clients home. Funded to service Kurri Kurri LGA and Dungog.
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Berrinba Aboriginal Multi Service
NSW, Australia
This is a neighbour service that offers advocacy, Carers support,Community Gatherings, Reading and writing letters, Minor home and garden care, and visiting for a cuppa and a yarn or someone to give you a phone call every now and then.
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AIDS Council of NSW (ACON) - Wollongong
NSW, Australia
Provides a range of support groups, family support and counselling. Services for people who inject drugs, those living with HIV and provides information on treatments. Education and support for ATSI people, NESB people and women affected by HIV/AIDS. HIV related legal problems, services for deaf or hearing impaired people. Safe sex education.
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Local Support Coordination Program (LSC)(DADHC)
NSW, Australia
The program objectives: "Increase independence, self sufficiency, community participation of people with disabilities "Maximize capacity of families to continue to provide care and support for their family member with a disability "Increase capacity of people with disabilities to lead valued and quality lives within their local communities facilitate community development at an individual level to help communities become more inclusive of people with disabilities LSCs work from the principal that people with a disability are best placed to identify their own needs, set their own goals. LSCs will assist people with a disability, their families/carers gain access to: accurate & timely information to help them make informed choices ;advocacy & support to exercise their choices ; a range of supports that enable families/carers to care for a person with a disability with minimal disruption to family life; educational, employment opportunities & leisure pursuits.
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Dept of Veterans Affairs (DVA) - VAN Wollongong
NSW, Australia
Veterans Affairs Network (VAN) Illawarra provides assistance and support to veterans and their families. VAN provides information on DVA pensions, benefits, entitlements, healthcare, eligibility and other services available to veterans through DVA. Veterans Line -crisis counselling 1800 011 046 Defence Service Homes Insurance Enquiries 1300 552 662 Payments 1300 304 998 Pharmaceuticals Approvals 1800 552 580.
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NSW, Australia
Services for people from a Greek background. Information, advocacy, and referral to appropriate services. Provides day care service for frail aged people (see separate entry). The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is a national service which is aimed at residents of aged care facilities who are socially isolated or lonely. A Community Visitor (CV) is a volunteer who is matched with a resident and visits them regularly - usually fortnightly Volunteers are matched to residents with their backgounds, interests in mind. Activities undertaken between the CV and the resident will depend on the health and interests of the resident. Volunteers can take the resident out into the community or they can spend time in the nursing home. Support and training is provided to the CV. Greek Welfare CVS matches volunteers to residents at Unanderra Nursing Home - Waples Rd Unanderra 4272 1188. National Respite for Working Carers Programme- Thursdays.
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NSW, Australia
Monthly group meeting and activities for people with an intellectual disability, designed to increase confidence and participation. Volunteers help run the meetings, but are not able to assist with administering medication. The meetings include assertiveness training, stranger danger and peer support. Assists in teaching members about their rights and how to speak up for themselves. Building is accessible. Master Builders Club.
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Illawarra Multicultural Services - Wollongong
NSW, Australia
Meeting place for community activities. Closed for lunch 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm. Workers can provide information and advice regarding: Settling in Australia, Job seeking, Education and training, community development, youth services, child care services, Immigration applications. Services from government departments. Services confidential and free of charge. Intensive family support service for CALD groups with a child with a disability.
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Illawarra Multicultural Services - Nowra
NSW, Australia
Works with service providers to increase awareness of ethnic issues. Increase English learning opportunities for migrants. Provide training/education as needed - How to work with interpreters and with cald communities. Facilitates contact with people of same or similar CALD background.
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The Disabled Persons Project is a service providing cultural and linguistic support to Italian families with family members who have a disability. Aim is to work in partnership with the family and person with a disability to provide support and information, linkages and referrals to appropriate agencies and to promote integration and /or inclusion in community activities. These services will enhance the quality of life for both the person with a disability and their family. Also provide a Community Integration Project which aims to promote independence and integration of people with developmental disabilities into the broader community.
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NSW, Australia
Program aimed at assisting people with intellectual disability or mental illness to become work ready. Provides a stepping stone between school and work, although not limited to school leavers. Modules: Orientation, Work Skills, Work Ready, Life Skills, Discovery. The program is developed in consultation with all parties and tailored to individual needs. Other Location at 4 Ralph Black Dr, Nth Wollongong.
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Links House/ Nowra Sexual Assault Service
NSW, Australia
Crisis and ongoing counselling for victims of sexual assault and their non- offending significant others. Crisis sexual assault medical service available. Crisis after hours service available. Group work, community education, information and professional consultations available.
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Mission Australia - Creditworthy
NSW, Australia
A free service to help people organise their finances with a personal money plan, and to negotiate with creditors if in financial difficulty. Personal therapist to counsel people with a gambling problem and their families. Tax assistance is available. If disabled access is required, inform when making appointment so appropriate room can be booked. Some volunteer involvement.
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Wollongong Community Mental Health
NSW, Australia
A 24hr telephone service is available for the community to access information, put in a referral, or obtain assistance. This service is for people with a serious mental illness that often requires medication such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, chronic depression, psychogeriatric. Provide ongoing support for consumers from short term assessment to referral to more appropriate agencies, or complete rehabilitation services. The team provides medical, advocacy, counselling, and case co-ordination services for adults seriously affected by a mental illness.
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Association of wives and partners, widows and families of veterans and peacekeepers with qualifying service formed to provide assistance, friendship, companionship and understanding of the difficult situations faced by carers in this group. Advocate with government to improve conditions, but also individual advocacy. Illawarra Support group meet once a month for dinner. Quarterly newsletter to all financial members to keep them updated on current issues, events and activities. Shoalhaven Vietnam Veterans Federation 4421 6726
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NSW, Australia
Support service for young people, focused on at risk, employment issues, drug and alcohol related issues. Referral to appropriate services. Youth Worker available. Educational and recreational programs available also.
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NSW, Australia
Many programs run from the centre: - It Takes A Village - long term project designed to break the cycle of a community's intergenerational unemployment. - Other employment programs are: Green Corps Training, JPET, Partnering Employment Pathways (PEP), SCRAP shop, Links to Learning - Assists students from Year 8 - Year 11 who are experiencing difficulties and are at risk of leaving school early - Domestic Violence Programs are: Women's Domestic Violence Court assistance and support service, Family Abuse Prevention program, Nowra Domestic Violence Intervention Service - Women's groups are: CRAFTT - Women's creative workshops, ENCORE - gentle exercise and support program for women who have survived Breast Cancer Surgery - Other programs: Finance First Education Literacy Program, Shoalhaven Training, Husky Holiday Program, Community Takes Action.
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Lane Cove Council - Community Services
NSW, Australia
Referral and advocacy (will refer clients through to other services) service for aged and disabled people. In addition they can also provide callers with information about local services and local activities that might be relevant to them. The service does not provide case management. Runs monthly seminars and regular activities throughout the year.
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Member For Bradfield, Parliament of Australia
NSW, Australia
A Member is a spokesperson for his or her local residents interests, a representative who deals with complaints about government matters, an examiner of the work of the government and how it spends the money it raises from taxpayers, and a contributor to debates on national issues.
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Participation of consumers in the Mental Health Services in the Lower North Shore. Monthly Consumer Network Meeting. Also consumer advocacy, representation, information.
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Legal Aid Commission NSW - Manly
NSW, Australia
The Legal Aid Commission provides legal advice, minor assistance, representation, and special children's and youth services. It provides grants of legal aid for many family, criminal, civil and mental health matters. The Manly office provides criminal and family law services only. Clients must meet means and merit tests for most services, and clients may be required to meet some or all of the costs of their case. Information and referral about legal aid and related services is available on 9977 1479 or from Law Access on 1300 888 529.
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NSW, Australia
The Ryde Consumer Participation Network consists of people who are living with mental health issues in the local community and who have, or are currently accessing mental health care from the Ryde Community Mental Health Services, private psychiatrists, psychologists, GP's or non-government services. Consumers can particiapte by: attending consumer meetings, forums and recovery groups, dropping in to the consumer's room for a coffee and a chat, participating in consumer satisfaction surveys or becoming a consumer representative. Individual advocacy is available to people experiencing difficulty in accessing services or problems that might arise in the service they receive.
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Consumer Activity Network (Mental Health Inc)
NSW, Australia
CAN manages and runs Pitane Recovery Centre, the first and only consumer run recovery centre in metropolitan Sydney. CAN's aims to: *Promote and enhance mental health wellbeing and recovery journeys for people with a mental illness. *Provide a range of recovery activities at Pitane Recovery Centre. *Encourage, enable and support consumers independence to have a lifestyle of their choice, and to put forward ideas, suggestions and concerns about the mental health service provision. CAN is also funded until June 2009 for the Community Connections project. This project has 2 major components: *Phone Connections - a peer support & information referral line 3 nights per week from 6pm-1:30am (Friday, Saturday & Monday evenings). Consumers are welcome to call or request a phone call from the phone connections staff. *Hospital to Home Team, based at Liverpool to provide practical assistance and peer support for consumers on discharge from the inpatient units
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NSW, Australia
Provides connections to resources, advocacy, housing (housing only from 17yrs-21yrs), specialist case management, adolescent counselling, support and information for young people who live in the Lower North Shore area. We primarily work with those young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Phone adolescent counsellors; Rage Project (homeless young people) on 9437 0077.
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Hornsby Shire Council - Access and Equity Officer
NSW, Australia
Works with organisation that provide assistance for people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginals, and Torres Strait Islanders.
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NSW, Australia
Provides information, assessment, counselling, support and referral for people with alcohol and drug related problems. Service is free and confidential. Methadone and Buprenorphine service available. Alcohol and Drug Education Program: Course target: Persons who have committed a Drink-driving Offence.
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NSW, Australia
Council services and Access Committees. Meals On Wheels/Food Services. Social support home visiting service. Seniors Groups including; Chinese Seniors, St Peters/Sydenham/Tempe Seniors. Tom Foster Seniors at Newtown.
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Assistance With Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) - South and Inner Western Sydney
NSW, Australia
The ACHA program provides a range of services including advocacy and assistance in applying for public and community housing. Support with referrals to health, aged care and related services. Liaison with relevant community support services on behalf of clients. Assistance with removal arrangements and settlement may be provided for existing clients only. Following up monitoring and support after secure accommodation has been attained. Accommodation in transitional housing. Domestic assistance for older people, people with a disability and their carers where some housing issue is involved. One off cleaning where other domestic assistance services cannot assist due to the nature of the work required (that is due to extreme messiness or dirtiness).
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Eastern Area Tenants Service (EATS)
NSW, Australia
Provides free telephone information and advice about the rights of tenants who are starting a tenancy, wanting to leave, being evicted, needing repairs done or who owe rent. EATS can also assist with preparing cases for the Consumer Trader and Tenants Tribunal and advocate on a tenants behalf at the Tribunal. EATS provides education on tenants' rights for tenants with a disability and tenants from CALD. They are also involved in Law Reform Work relating to Tenancy issues.EATS does not provide advice to landlords, does not find or provide accommodation; does not assist with Dept of Housing applications and does not provide legal advice. Wednesdays is client free day, please call the Tenants hotline 9251 6590.
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NSW, Australia
Provides telephone information, support and referral about HIV/AIDS and related issues. Staff of the service assist by: answering caller queries about HIV/AIDS and related issues; providing information about prevention and risk reduction safe sex, safe needle use and infection control; refer callers, if appropriate, to professional services at the Albion Street Centre or regionally.
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The Aged-care Rights Services (TARS)
NSW, Australia
The Aged-care Rights Service (TARS) is an advocacy service for older residents of nursing homes, hostels and retirement villages and people receiving Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs). TARS runs education programs to educate about their rights and to explain the aged-care system, gives information and legal advice so people can exercise their rights or deal more effectively with the aged care system, refers people to other organisations, advocate and negotiate on behalf of people and help them to resolve issues or disputes, represent people and advocate on their behalf at tribunals and hearings, assist people to make formal complaints through the Commonwealth Complaints Resolution scheme. In addition to this work TARS also represents the rights and best interests of consumers in various government and industry forums by developing policy recommendations to advocate for improvements to the aged care system.Older Persons Legal Service (OPLS)
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Returned & Services League of Australia - NSW Branch
NSW, Australia
Provides advocacy for veterans appealing their case against the Dept of Veterans' Affairs.
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South Sydney Community & Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre
NSW, Australia
Provides information and referral about: community services, health, employment, accommodation, child protection, domestic violence, contact the government and other officials, financial , free tax help, and family support services. A variety of relaxation and recreation classes take place at the Centre: Yoga Tue; Basic English lessons; Sewing groups; Art classes for multicultural mothers; Bus trips; Art expression and empowerment for abused women and Russian community support group. Centre located at back of old Redfern Primary School.
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NSW, Australia
A Member of the Legislative Assembly works locally for the individuals, organisations and businesses in the area that he or she represents. The Member receives and deals with many requests for assistance concerning matters such as housing, transport, local councils, environmental issues, youth and community services, the police, and objections to land tax and water and sewerage rates. Some matters may be strictly outside the power of State Government and they will be referred to people who may be able to help. During the day, in the evenings and at weekends Members are expected to attend many meetings and functions relating to the community, schools, business organisations, charities and social or sporting clubs. Electorate includes the Central Business District, Annandale, Balmain, Glebe, Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Ultimo.
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Federal Member for Kingsford Smith
NSW, Australia
A Member is a spokesperson for his or her local interests, an ombudsman who deals with complaints about government matters, a law maker, an examiner of the work of the government and how it spends the money it raises from taxpayers, and a contributor to debates on national issues. The main suburbs for the Federal Electorate of Kingsford Smith are: Botany, Chifley, Clovelly, Coogee, Daceyville, Eastlakes, Hillsdale, Kensington, Kingsford, La Perouse, Little Bay, Malabar, Maroubra, Mascot, Matraville, Pagewood, Phillip Bay, Randwick, Rosebery and South Coogee.
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Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service
NSW, Australia
Carer support Project offers information about Home and Community Care (HACC) and other services, referral to those services, emotional support to carers over the telephone, support groups for carers in a friendly atmosphere, a regular newsletter called Carers Corner, educational and recreational programs and information for carers, a voice for carers as a group, advocacy, support group for carers of people with dementia. Has a collection of books, DVDs and videos on various caring topics which carers may borrow for up to a month.We also have support groups for carers from Greek, Chinese and Arabic speaking backgrounds. We have two bi ligual workers supporting these groups and also use interpreters where needed. We also resource a support group for carers of children and young people with a disability
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National Aged Care Advocacy Program - NSW
NSW, Australia
Advocacy is the process of standing alongside an individual who is disadvantaged and speaking out on their behalf in a way that represents the best interests of that person. Under the National Aged Care Advocacy Program, The Aged Care Rights Service (TARS) provides advocacy for older people in NSW who live in a nursing home or hostel, receive a Community Aged Care Package (CACP),have been assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), used to receive aged care services or are representing the interests of the person receiving aged care services.
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Ability Options- Outreach Accommodation
NSW, Australia
Short to medium term support to people with a disability living in the community; people with a disability at risk of homelessness; people with a disability moving from corrective facilities.
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NSW, Australia
Granville Family Support Service assists families overcome issues affecting them. This support is for families of any cultural background who live in the area close to Granville. The service provides both one to one support and assitance to individual families and group activities. Other services include Home visits, Referral, Centre Base Activities, Personal Support, Education, Advocacy, Financial Counselling, Information, and Group Work
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Inverell Family & Youth Support Service Inc
NSW, Australia
Family & Youth support service providing counselling, referral, advocacy and information for families with children and adolescents in crisis or at risk.
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Blacktown West Juvenile Justice Community Service
NSW, Australia
Court mandated clients from 10-18yrs. The service to young people includes community support, supervision, advocacy, assessment of juvenile offenders. Programs & activities include case work or specific groups for clients of juvenile justice & counselling.
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Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) - Northern Rivers
NSW, Australia
Provision of information as well as referrals, support and advocacy, community development, access committee and participation. Information and advocacy on access issues, equipment, personal care, recreation, transport, accommodation, peer support and counselling. People with spinal cord injury and physical disabilities resulting in wheelchair use. Family members and carers are welcome.
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Alstonville RSL Sub Branch Welfare Team
NSW, Australia
Provides information and assistance to veterans in the area of welfare and pension enquiries. Referrals to VHC, ACAT & OT's. Promote & support the wellbeing of the ex service community and assist in accessing benefits and support networks. Advice on entitlement claims.
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ATSI Home and Community Care Access Service
NSW, Australia
Project aims at easing access to HACC services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through provision of culturally appropriate assistance. Frail aged and disabled to live independently in their home.
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NSW, Australia
Support, information, advocacy within the Aboriginal community. Aboriginal community events (NAIDOC etc) Koori playgroup and women's interest group meets Tuesday's (of school terms) 10 am to 2 pm.
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NSW Government Sales and Information Service
NSW, Australia
Distributes State Legislation and Government publications. General information and referral service for state government departments.
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NSW, Australia
A Member of the Legislative Assembly works locally for the individuals, organisations and businesses in the area represented. The Member receives and deals with many requests for assistance concerning matters such as housing, transport, local councils, environmental issues, youth and community services, the police, and objections to land tax and water and sewerage rates. Some matters may be strictly outside the power of State Government and they will be referred to people who may be able to help. During the day, in the evenings and at weekends Members are expected to attend many meetings and functions relating to the community, schools, business organisations, charities and social or sporting clubs. Electorate covers the suburbs of Kingsford, La Perouse, Little Bay, Maroubra, Matraville.
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NSW, Australia
Volunteer Support and counselling for HIV positive people and friends, family and partners of people with HIV and AIDS.
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SCI's Rehabilitation and Peer Support team * Puts people in touch with others who have been through similar difficulties * Provides counselling * Gives information about suitable services * Provides support or advocacy when there are difficulties obtaining a service * Assists in the selection of aids and pieces of equipment to make life easier * Recommend changes to the home, educational institution or workplace to ensure better access * Provide a community development role by identifying barriers and gaps in services and actively lobbying for additional or more appropriate services * Present public education training sessions to people and organisations on topics such as Disability Awareness and Access.
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NSW, Australia
A Member is a spokesperson for his or her local interests, an ombudsman who deals with complaints about government matters, a law maker, an examiner of the work of the government and how it spends the money it raises from taxpayers, and a contributor to debates on national issues. The main suburbs for the Federal Electorate of Hughes include: Alfords Point, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Bonnet Bay, Chipping Norton, Como, Engadine, Hammondville, Heathcote, Holsworthy, Illawong, Jannali, Lucas Heights, Menai, Moorebank, Oyster Bay, Sutherland, Waterfall, Wattle Grove and Woronora Heights.
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Aids Council of NSW (ACON) - Fun and Esteem Project
NSW, Australia
Endeavours to support, educate and advocate for young gay and bisexual men under 26 by providing opportunities and access to relevant information, supportive social environments and appropriate referrals in an environment that is safe, supportive and fun. The project provides an avenue for young men under 26 to talk about safe sex, being gay, relationships, HIV prevention, the gay community and other issues. The project also strives to empower and enable young HIV positive men so they can best manage their own lives and continue to look toward the future.
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Awabakal Elders Service - Newcastle
NSW, Australia
Provides a weekly meal and social outing/activities program. Neighbour Aid service provides a range of practical support services such as home visits/companionship, monitoring of client's wellbeing, taking to medical appointments, doing shopping, and a range of group activities and information referral.Community Aged Care Packages also in Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie & Newcastle LGA's. Multi Service Outlet - Lake Macquarie.
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The main objective of the Wagga branch of the National Seniors' Association is to provide economic and social benefits to people 50 years and over; to present the issues of concern to members to government at all levels. The Branch meet every third Thursday/month at Kooringal Hotel 10.30am (even months),alternating with night meeting at 7.30pm (odd months).
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Medical Defence Conspiracy Ltd
NSW, Australia
Assisting victims of medical negligence. Educating the public in health matters. Advocacy for patients injured by practitioners. Support for people with health-care complaints.
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Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Services
NSW, Australia
Consumer Support Workers operate a part-time service providing information to people who are affected by mental health disorders on a range of topics including: advocacy services for consumers in the hospital and community, information about the rights and responsibilities of consumers, how consumers can raise any concerns about their treatment. The network also offers educational workshops on how consumers can participate in the planning and delivery of mental health services. The office is open at various time part time during the week.
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NSW, Australia
A Member of the Legislative Assembly works locally for the individuals, organisations and businesses in the area that he or she represents. The Member receives and deals with many requests for assistance concerning matters such as housing, transport, local councils, environmental issues, youth and community services, the police, and objections to land tax and water and sewerage rates. Some matters may be strictly outside the power of State Government and they will be referred to people who may be able to help. During the day, in the evenings and at weekends Members are expected to attend many meetings and functions relating to the community, schools, business organisations, charities and social or sporting clubs. Electorate includes the Clifton, Coalcliff, Engadine, Heathcote, Helensburgh, Loftus, Otford, Stanwell Park, Sutherland, Waterfall Woronora Heights
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NSW, Australia
A Member of the Legislative Assembly works locally for the individuals, organisations and businesses in the area that he or she represents. The Member receives and deals with many requests for assistance concerning matters such as housing, transport, local councils, environmental issues, youth and community services, the police, and objections to land tax and water and sewerage rates. Some matters may be strictly outside the power of State Government and they will be referred to people who may be able to help. During the day, in the evenings and at weekends Members are expected to attend many meetings and functions relating to the community, schools, business organisations, charities and social or sporting clubs. Electorate includes Belmore, Kingsgrove, Lakemba, Narwee, Punchbowl, Riverwood, Roselands and Wiley Park.
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This pilot project funded till the end of 2005 is for Carers in the Chinese and Greek communities. The project can offer CALD carers support groups, information sessions, workshops on the caring role, referral to services and support networks, emotional support and face to face or phone support. Facilitated by bilingual staff.
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NSW, Australia
Kurranulla is a drop in community centre staffed by volunteers which provides support services to people with aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background. The centre provides information, referral and advocacy on matters such as housing, legal and any other issues affecting those in the local aboriginal community. The centre provides a venue for community networking and cultural and social events are often organised. Also within the centre there is a Gnarra HACC development worker who can link people to appropriate services. With Daycare groups on Monday and Thursday - transport provide.
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Lismore Social Support Program
NSW, Australia
A flexible program to enhance the quality of life for socially isolated aged people and people with differing abilities. Home visits, companionship, transport and assistance for shopping, banking, legal matters, social outings, advocacy, social assistance to carers and brief time-out for carers. (Respite not available).
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NSW, Australia
A Member of the Legislative Assembly works locally for the individuals, organisations and businesses in the area that he or she represents. The Member receives and deals with many requests for assistance concerning matters such as housing, transport, local councils, environmental issues, youth and community services, the police, and objections to land tax and water and sewerage rates. Some matters may be strictly outside the power of State Government and they will be referred to people who may be able to help. During the day, in the evenings and at weekends Members are expected to attend many meetings and functions relating to the community, schools, business organisations, charities and social or sporting clubs. Electorate includes Allawah, Bexley, Blakehurst, Carlton, Carss Park, Connells Point, Hurstville, Kogarah, Kogarah Bay and South Hurstville
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Spinal Cord Injuries Australia - Central West
NSW, Australia
Regional Officers provide information, support and assistance to people with severe physical disabilities, their families and carers and other local services. Information and advocacy is provided in relation to a wide variety of issues such as: access and home modifications; equipment; personal care; respite; recreation; transport; accommodation; peer support; and counselling.
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