AIR is a nationwide, nonpolitical organisation endeavouring to reduce discrimination at all levels of government against retirees who do not receive a full pension. It provides information and discussion at meetings at 10am second Friday of each month at Burnett Bowls Club, Bundaberg. 1800 063 304 is a membership enquiry line.
Visit supplier >Spiritus Care Services - Cecil Plains
QLD, Australia
Provider of community based services to the residents of Cecil Plains and an area within a 20km radius.
Visit supplier >Regional Disability Council of Sth Wst Qld
QLD, Australia
Forums held regularly in various regional areas. 1 of 10 councils around Queensland providing opportunity for people with disabilities, families and carers, service providers and local communities to have input into decisions, identify issues and develop strategies to report to the Minister for disability services.
Visit supplier >Crisis Support Assoc Inc - Dalby
QLD, Australia
Aims to support families in a crisis situation, offering parenting and domestic violence support.
Visit supplier >Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Ltd - Toowoomba
QLD, Australia
Peak body aimed at compiling submissions to govt for improved services/ benefits for self funded retirees. Meetings held last Fri each month at 9.30 am at St James Hall Mort Street Toowoomba.
Visit supplier >Townsville Region Committee on the Ageing Inc - (TRCOTA)
QLD, Australia
Provides Investigations, reports, protects, promotes and advocates on behalf of the interest and well being of all seniors. Organises and assists with Seniors Week, Generation Chats, Forums, Seminars, Workshops and Networks with Local , State and Federal Govts and sits on many committees involving seniors.
Visit supplier >Burdekin Older People's Action Program
QLD, Australia
Provides an integrated and collaborative program empowering older people and working with them, the community and service providers to improve the quality of life of older persons in the Burdekin by implementing a range of innovative approaches to issues.
Visit supplier >Senior Women's Support Group- Townsville Branch
QLD, Australia
Provides information and education and enhances the positive image of older women. Promotes discussion and action about ageism and sexism. Meets the needs of older women in social isolation.
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Provides a venue for the leaders and representatives of seniors groups acting in the region as well as representatives from a range of community based organisations to meet and exchange information and provide a united voice on issues affecting its members.
Visit supplier >Townsville Multicultural Support Group Inc
QLD, Australia
Provides support and advocacy for recently arrived migrants and refugees. Provides information and social interaction for women, particularly those of non-English speaking background. Offers counselling and referrals and a range of support and educational group programs including: Refugee Settlement Program, Employment and Training, Small Group Programs which include English language, arts, sewing and craft groups.
Visit supplier >Benarrawa Community Development Association
QLD, Australia
Target general community, particularly those experiencing isolation. Family support and referral. South West network of carers (SWNOC) hold a monthly meeting on 4th Wednesday of the month 10-12 noon. Other services include Refugee Solidarity Group, Waratah savings and loan group, Neighbourhood morning teas, Aboriginal and Islander Solidarity Group.
Visit supplier >Speaking Up For You Inc. - SUFY
QLD, Australia
Provides independent individual advocacy service for people with disability. People need to be over 16 with a fundamental need which no other service has responded to, usually in areas of housing, support, safety and abuse. Workers advocate for people with a disability in the community. There is a strong focus on human rights and social justice.
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Providing the opportunity for people to be heard by stakeholders in government, business and the professions. Also reaches out to people in rural and remote areas to ensure their voice is heard. Opso also trains organisations in working with the media, communicating with government lobbying, basic communication - making effective complaints in media, writing letters, lectures on the reality of aging, general advocacy to find solutions.
Visit supplier >South West Brisbane Community Options Homeless Project
QLD, Australia
This service provides outreach HACC services to clients living in parks, streets and boarding houses. If required they will provide referrals to other HACC services for complex case management and transition to accommodation services. There are also services specifically for Aboriginal and Torres St Islander people in the same living situations.
Visit supplier >National Disability Services (NDS)
QLD, Australia
They promote the development of quality services and life opportunities for Australians with disabilities. National Disability Services works to increase the capacitiy of its members to operate effectively and efficiently and to influence public policy so that it is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities
Visit supplier >Blue Nursing Service - Tablelands
QLD, Australia
Contact Chris Grey for Respite enquiries.
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For Dental Care, call at 8am.Pensioner Concession Card, Health Card or Seniors Health Care Card required.
Visit supplier >Ozcare - Cairns Health Outreach Project
QLD, Australia
Over 17yrs. Homeless or at risk of homelessness. Medical conditions requiring monitoring or assistance. Assist with housing & accom. Health support for people staying in crisis accom or homeless.
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MAMU provides a primary health care service incorporating a bulk billing general health practice open to the public. Hhealth Screening and Indigenous health promotion activities.
Visit supplier >Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre
QLD, Australia
Alcoholics Anonymous Wed 7.30pm. Tobacco & Other Drugs Thur 12pm-4pm Crisis intervention/emergency relief. Centrelink access point. Medicare self service. Active Volunteer program. Playgroup Tues & Fri. New parents group, baby health Thur 9am-12pm, family counselling 9am-4pm and sexual assult counselling. 2nd hand store(nicnac) Mon-Fri & art group.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Laidley, community, volunteers, adult literacy, emergency relief, information, visiting services, Centrelink Agency; Lifeline (by appt), employment, ATODS, support groups (domestic violence, weight reduction, men, women etc) education and learning, social, companionship. Lawn mowing. youth services, Womens support group.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Ipswich, rural, aged, disabled, equipment, mobility, safety, personal alarm, social support - community visitors scheme, monitoring, shopping, advocacy, transport (rural areas only), volunteers. Wheelchair repairs if possible (if chair over 5 yrs may not have parts readily available and some fee will apply). Safe & Confident Living Program for Seniors and Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Visit supplier >Aishling and Kawa Leigh Respite Service Gold Coast
QLD, Australia
Beenleigh and northern Gold Coast. People with disabilities 0-65yrs. Overnight respite, post school options, vacation care. Residential respite facility for people with a physical/intellectual disability. Emergency respite. Adult sleepover once a month (18yrs and over). Kids and Adults camps. Can cater for individuals with complex medical needs/disability or challenging behaviour.
Visit supplier >Community Care - Tamborine Mountain
QLD, Australia
Tamborine Mountain, aged, disabilities, dementia, centre based day care, transport, assessment, social, respite in home, equipment hire, minor house maintenance, lawns and gardens, annual window cleaning with approval, home visits, telephone, shopping, cleaning, podiatry, advocacy, meals. Breast Screen community education, diabetes, living with cancer, health heart, dementia, community care minibus, volunteers, gentle exercises program (Mondays).
Visit supplier >Ipswich Regional Advocacy Service Inc
QLD, Australia
Tenancy advice, referral service, advocacy, disputes, bonds, complaints, small claims. Phone hours Mon - Fri 9 am - 2.30 pm
Visit supplier >Association of Independent Retirees Ltd (AIR)
QLD, Australia
Gold Coast. Association for Independent Retirees Ltd(AIR) Association aims to provide a voice to government with regard to self-funded retirees. Makes representations to govt on their behalf. Meet monthly.
Visit supplier >Gold Coast Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Mermaid Beach Gives a voice at state and local levels on all issues of importance to the security, well-being and dignity of people who depend for their living on a pension or a superannuation payment. Meetings held at 1pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre. Entertainment after each meeting. Bus Trips, holidays and social activities.
Visit supplier >Gold Coast Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Palm Beach-Currumbin Club. Gives a voice at a state and local level on all issues of importance to the security, well-being and dignity of people who depend for their living on a pension or superannuation payment. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Share and Care Palm Beach at 1 pm. Includes entertainment, afternoon tea and raffle. Social.
Visit supplier >Community Centre - Crestmead Community Assoc Inc
QLD, Australia
Advocacy, Counselling and Crisis Relief (Food, Telstra and Petrol Vouchers only). Can become a member of the Community Centre if wanting to. Cost is $5.50 per year.
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TARGETS ADULTS - Logan, disability, living skills program, Personal helpers and mentors service for people with mental illness, acquired brain injury support, social support, centre based respite, community connects program, advocacy for tenancy and assistance to locate accommodation, sport & recreation, case management. Through case managed individual and small group services CC offers opportunities for social and recreational involvement, opportunities to maintain and improve skills. Links to local community services and assistance to maintain independence, community intergration, social and recreational programs, case management.
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NSA arranges special discounts on goods and services such as home and contents, car and health insurance, travel in Australia and overseas, and also represent seniors concerns at federal and state government forums. Strong voice on issues like health and tax. Monthly meetings are held at different branches. With branches from Cairns to Albany and over 275,000 members National Seniors provides people over 50 with special financial, social and recreational activities.
Visit supplier >Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc
QLD, Australia
Supports a clients rights in Residential Aged Care, Community Aged Care Packages and Home and Community (HACC) services. The service supports you to work through a problem with your aged care service and can explore options with you. The service can also attend your assessment if required.
Visit supplier >Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc
QLD, Australia
Covers North and South Burnett and Gympie. Advocacy service for residents of Commonwealth subsidised services e.g. High and Low Care Aged Care Facilities, CCP and HACC funded providers.
Visit supplier >Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc
QLD, Australia
Central Qld area. Advocacy service for residents of Commonwealth subsidised services e.g. nursing homes, hostels, HACC services.
Visit supplier >Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc
QLD, Australia
Qada is funded to provide information, education and advocacy support to recipients of govt. funded servicers. ie. HACC [Home and Community Care];CACPs [Community Aged care Packages]; EACH [Extended Aged Care at Home Packages]; Residents of Aged care Facilities; Carers of recipients of the above services. QADA is also funded to provide legal advocacy support to people where decision maing ability is being questioned with guardianship and administration matters. Wheelchair accessible. QADA'S services are Free, Client Directed, Confidential and Independant. No referral required
Visit supplier >Queensland Homicide Victims Support Group
QLD, Australia
The Queensland Homicide Victims Support Group offer support and practical assistance for families of murder or manslaughter victims. The Group offers emergency and respite accommodation, 24 hour telephone support and monthly support group meetings. Emergency and respite accommodation is for families from interstate attending coronors court. Support group which can offer friendship, information and assistance re: compensation, funeral expenses etc. as well as respite accommodation for people attending court hearings.
Visit supplier >Queensland Parents for People with A Disability (QPPD)
QLD, Australia
This service provides systems advocacy as well as parent leadership & development on behalf of people with a disabilty.
Visit supplier >War Widows Guild Of Australia (Queensland) Inc
QLD, Australia
Provide friendship, comfort and assistance to access services to improve the quality of life. Monthly sub-branch meetings for friendship, independent living units for housing aged war widows, holiday accommodation, assistance with DVA and community services. Quarterly magazine, mah jong and bridge clubs in Brisbane, tours, day trips and hospital visits. To monitor the interests of war widows such as lobbying the government for the benefit of war widows.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Laidley, Esk, Boonah, nursing, community, diabetes education, continence education & assessment, social worker, assessment - aged, disabled, HACC, Veterans, behaviour management, advocacy, funeral planning, financial information, information on guardianship, visiting health services Ipswich Community Health. Limited staff/services but can find other services to provide these resources. Rural rehabilitation service OT
Visit supplier >Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service - Townsville
QLD, Australia
Provides advice, information and advocacy and assists tenants to assert their rights in negotiating housing requirements. Prep for small claims tribunal hearing on tenancy issues.
Visit supplier >Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC)
QLD, Australia
Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC) Promoting the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Queenslanders. HIV, Aids, Hepatitis, Sexual Health information. Referral, advocacy. Emotional assistance.
Visit supplier >Provide counselling, health, advocacy, and referral for refugee, humanitarian entry and migrant survivors of torture and trauma.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Information & Referral, Emergency relief, Budget counselling, Legal Advice, Community Services Directory,Counselling, Crisis Housing, Tenancy Advocacy & Advice Service, Community Development, Multicultural Community Relations, Multicultural Family Support, Community Education, Pensioner Units.
Visit supplier >Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
QLD, Australia
Service is to help all people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to be able to maximise their access to services and participate in all aspects of a cohesive and harmonious Queensland.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Assists parents of children with a disability (and all disabled persons) to find the appropriate support services, information, and available medical and allied health agencies.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Advocates and represents grandparents who are caring full of part time for their grandchildren or who are denied access to their grandchildren. Addresses the financial, physical, information and referrals, social, legal and emotional problems.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
This program is a statewide service aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests of people with an impaired capacity. Community visitors visit people with impaired capacity in 'visitable' sites. These are within the disability, supported accommodation and mental health sectors.
Visit supplier >Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Ltd - Mackay
QLD, Australia
Provides support to be recognised in Australia as the peak body representing the needs and aspirations of fully and partly self funded retirees of all ages.
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Seniors Info Links provide linkages for serniors to services and iinformation.
Visit supplier >Cairns Homelessness Service Hub
QLD, Australia
The Hub will provide a central point- to assist clients with housing and accommadation needs. The service will assist clients to access private rental services, or provide information referral/ advocacy to public housing and accommadion services.
Visit supplier >Tablelands Sexual Assault Service
QLD, Australia
Women and Girls over the age of 15 yrs
Visit supplier >Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
QLD, Australia
Assist with Domestic Violence Protection Order Applications and provide court support. Training of professionals in responding to Domestic & Family Violence. Provision of resources and information for other professionals.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Provides advice and assistance to people who are or are at risk of becoming homeless
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Fees apply. : Provide education and support to persons with kidney disease and their carers/family :Provide education/support to healthcare professionals :Educate and screen general pu8blic re Kideny Disease :Advocate for consumers :Education Forums 2 x yearly : Consumer participation committee meetings every 2 months :Kidney Kids Capers x 1 yearly Accessibility of venue varies - please contact Beth for details : Child vs Adult programs
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