Links
Accommodation
Tasmania
- Housing Options For People Needing Extra Support (HOPES)
Supporting Tasmanians with disability with accommodation options
Advocacy & Legal Assistance
National
- Australian Community Legal Centres
Independently operating not-for-profit community organisations that provide legal and related services - Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)
Promotion and protection of human rights in Australia - National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
The only national voice advocating for the rights and interests of people from non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability, their families and carers throughout Australia - People With Disability Australia (PWD)
A national peak disability rights and advocacy organisation - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
Supports and advocates, with, and on behalf of, women with disabilities in Australia
Tasmania
- Advocacy Tasmania
An independent, non-government organisation that has provided advocacy services across Tasmania to older people, and people with disabilities, since 1990.
Victoria
- Action for Community Living, Vic
A statewide cross-disability advocacy organisation that advocates for empowerment, indpendence and life in the community for people with disabilities - Barwon Disability Resource Council
Barwon disAbility Resource Council is a voluntary body formed for the purpose of representing the interests of people with disabilities in City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Moorabool Shire (Bacchus Marsh). - South West Advocacy Association
Provides individual and systemic advocacy for people with all types of disabilities throughout south west Victoria - Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability (VALID)
VALID is funded by the State Government as an advocacy group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. VALID is managed by an independent Committee made up of people with disability, family members and concerned citizens.
New South Wales
- Disability Advocacy Service Hunter
Helps people of all ages with any type of disability or mental illness get fair treatment. Operates in the Hunter, New England and Mid North Coast regions of NSW, Australia
ACT
- ACT Disability, Aged and Carers Advocacy Service (ADACAS)
An independent, not-for-profit, advocacy organisation helping people with disabilities, older people and their carers. - Advocacy for Inclusion
Advocacy services to people with disabilities living in the ACT and region - People with Disabilities ACT
Represents. promotes and supports the collective interests of people with disabilities. - Youth Coalition of the ACT
The peak youth affairs body in the Australian Capital Territory and is responsible for representing the interests of people aged between 12 and 25 years of age, and those who work with them.
Queensland
- Queensland Advocacy Inc
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent, community-based systems and legal advocacy organisation for people with disability in Queensland, Australia - Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc
Free and confidential statewide advocacy service funded to provide information, education, support and representation to enable people to understand and exercise their rights and their responsibilities. - Queensland Parents for People with a Disability
Providing family and systems advocacy for people with disability in Queensland
South Australia
Northern Territory
- Aged and Disability Rights Team, Darwin Community Legal Service
Provides legal services to disadvantaged people, delivers community legal education, and undertakes law reform projects - Disability Advocacy Service
Provides a free & confidential service within the Alice Springs Municipality, Amoonguna Community and the Tennant Creek Municipality (part-time only)
Western Australia
- Developmental Disability Council of W.A. (DDCWA)
Working for people with intellectal and other developmental disabilities - People with Disabilities (WA) Inc
The peak disability consumer organisation representing the rights, needs and equity of all Western Australians with physical, intellectual, psychiatric or sensory disability via individual and systemic advocacy. Run BY and FOR people with disabilities and as such, strives to be the voice for all people with disabilities in Western Australia.
Aged Care
National
- Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) is the national peak body representing not-for-profit and faith-based providers of residential and community care, and housing and support for people with a disability and their carers. ACSA is a Federation with six State associations.
Brain Injury
- Useful information about the types of brain injuries that can be sustained in sport.
National
- Brain Injury Australia (BIA)
Brain Injury Australia (BIA) represents all Australians with acquired brain injury (ABI) whatever the cause
Tasmania
- Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT)
The peak body for people living with or affected by brain injury in Tasmania - Headway Tasmania
A specialist, community based rehabilitation service for people with disabilities, specialising in supporting people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) in Southern Tasmania
Victoria
- Brain Injury Matters (BIM, Victoria)
Facilitates self-advocacy and community education for people living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) - Acquired Brain Injury: Slow To Recover program (S-T-R)
A Victorian state-wide program for people with catastrophic brain injury, providing slow stream community rehabilitation. - Victorian Coalition of ABI Service Providers (VCASP)
Representing the views of the Victorian Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) sector in presenting the needs of people with ABI, and their carers, to all relevant policy and funding bodies.
New South Wales
- Brain Injury Association of New South Wales (BIA NSW)
Statewide organisation in NSW dedicated to serving all persons affected by acquired brain injury—those with acquired brain injuries, family members, friends, professionals, and the broader community
ACT
- The National Brain Injury Foundation, ACT
The National Brain Injury Foundation in ACT
Queensland
- Synapse Inc
Formerly the Brain Injury Association of Queensland
South Australia
- Brain Injury Network of South Australia (BINSA)
Representing South Australians with acquired brain injury (ABI)
Northern Territory
- Integrated disAbility Action (Northern Territory)
Actively campaigns for positive change on identified issues of interest, which may be specific to an individual and/or systemic in nature - Somerville Community Services Inc (Northern Territory)
A non-government, not for profit, youth, family and community welfare organisation in the Northern Territory
Western Australia
- Headwest Acquired Brain Injury Association
The peak advocacy body in Western Australia for people livng with acquired brain injury and their families/carers
Carers & Families
National
- Carers Australia
The national peak body representing Australia's 2.6 million carers - Families Australia
A national, independent, member based, not-for-profit organisation promoting the needs and interests of families - Working Carers Support Gateway
A website created to help people who are juggling working AND caring roles
Tasmania
- Carers Tasmania
Offering a range of services and programs to support family Carers in Tasmania
Victoria
- Carers Victoria
The statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria
New South Wales
- Carers New South Wales
Peak organisation for carers in New South Wales
ACT
- Carers ACT
The "recognised and expert voice" working with and for carers, as well as being the major provider of carer services and supports in the ACT
Queensland
- Carers Queensland
Representing the diverse needs and interests of carers in Queensland
South Australia
- Carers South Australia
The statewide 'voice of family carers', representing and providing valued service and support to family carers across the state.
Northern Territory
- Carers NT
Peak Territory-wide organisation providing quality information and direct support services to unpaid carers, including young carers, as well as community education and training programs to increase awareness of carers and carer issues.
Western Australia
- Carers WA
Community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of family carers living in Western Australia
Community
National
- Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS)
The peak body of the community services and welfare sector and the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality.
Western Australia
- Sharing places ACT
Community access day programs for adults with high support needs in the ACT
Community Action
National
- change.org
An organising platform to assist grassroots campaigns - GetUp!Australia
An independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation which aiming to build a more progressive Australia by giving everyday Australians the opportunity to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues.
Disability Organisations
National
- Australian Cerebral Palsy Association
Promotes the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders. - Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO)
Established as the primary national voice to Government that fully represents the interests of all people with disability across Australia. The mission of AFDO is to champion the rights of people with disability in Australia and help them participate fully in Australian life. - Consumer's Health Forum (CHF)
The peak organisation providing leadership in representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers; working to achieve safe, good quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by the best health information and systems the country can afford - Epilepsy Action Australia
Undertakes research and advocacy, and delivers service to optimise life outcomes for people with epilepsy - James Macready-Bryan Foundation
Aims to raise money and public awareness of the plight young people who find themselves, through their disabilities, confined to unsuitable accommodation and with inadequate opportunity to receive appropriate rehabilitation and care. - Muscular Dystrophy Association of Australia (MDA)
Supporting Australia's MD Community by providing access to Services, Support and Respite programs - National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS Australia
The national peak organisation representing people living with HIV/AIDS in Australia. Through leadership in advocacy, policy, education and prevention, NAPWA strives to minimise the adverse personal and social effects of HIV/AIDS. By championing the participation of HIV-positive people at all levels of the national HIV/AIDS response we aim to build a positive future for people living with HIV/AIDS. - National Council on Intellectual Disability (NCID)
The national peak body working to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disability and to fill the need for national unity and information. - National Disability Services (NDS)
The Australian peak body for non-government disability services. Through the provision of information, representation and policy advice, NDS promotes and advances services which support people with all forms of disability to participate in all domains of life. - Physical Disability Council of Australia (PDCA)
Physical Disability Australia exists to convince governments to mandate laws and rules that enable the full participation of people with physical disability in all areas of society. - Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
Supporting Australians with a spinal cord injury
Tasmania
- Cerebral Palsy Tasmania
A statewide charitable organisation that offers support and assistance to people affected by cerebral palsy - Paraquad Association of Tasmania Inc
The ParaQuad Association was founded to assist and encourage paraplegics and quadriplegics in their endeavours to once more become an integral part of their community.
Victoria
- Action on Disabilities in Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
A state-wide organisation striving to empower people with a disability from Non-English speaking backgrounds, their carers, and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community. - Association for Children with a Disability
An information, support and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families in Victoria - Physical Disability Council of Victoria
Representing individuals with Physical Disabilities, their relatives, carers and friends with links to all levels of Governments, the community and business world - Yooralla Inc
Working to support people with disability to live independent and fulfilling lives. Provides services for children and adults with disability, their families and carers that include a range of accommodation alternatives, respite, in-home support, therapy, attendant care, specialised equipment, employment, recreation, information, education and training, and practical skills for daily living.
New South Wales
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Supporting children and adults with cerebral palsy in NSW and the ACT - NSW Association of the Deaf
Providing specialist services for deaf people and their families in New South Wales - NSW Council for Intellectual Disability
Peak body representing the rights and interests of people with intellectual disability in NSW - Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
Providing support and information to people with all types of motor neurone disease, their families and carers in NSW, ACT and NT - ParaQuad: Paraplegic and Quadraplegic Association of NSW
A not-for-profit member-based association striving to support people with a spinal cord injury to achieve their choices in life - Physical Disability Council of NSW
The peak body in NSW representing people with life-long physical disability
ACT
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Supporting children and adults with cerebral palsy in NSW and the ACT - Community Connections
A non-government organisation which supports people with a disability to achieve an ordinary life. Their objectives are to develop capacity for natural support networks, minimise dependence on paid service and maximise inclusion in the community - Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
Providing support and information to people with all types of motor neurone disease, their families and carers in NSW, ACT and NT
Queensland
- Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
A non-profit organisation providing support and services to children and adults with cerebral palsy and related physical disabilities in Queensland - Spinal Injuries Association of Queensland
Enhancing the lives of people with a spinal cord injury in Queeensland
South Australia
- PARAQUAD SA
Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of South Australia
Northern Territory
- Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
Providing support and information to people with all types of motor neurone disease, their families and carers in NSW, ACT and NT - Multiple Sclerosis SA & NT
Supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis in SA and NT
Education and Training
National
- Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)
Provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector
Government
Australian
- Centrelink
- Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
- Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Department of Education, Science and Training
- Department of Health and Ageing
- Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
- Department of Human Services
- Parliament House
Local
Tasmania
Victoria
New South Wales
ACT
Queensland
South Australia
Northern Territory
Western Australia
Independent Living, Assistive Technology & Equipment
National
- Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA)
Serving as a forum for issues in rehabilitation and assistive technology - Association of Consultants in Access Australia Inc
A national membership-based professional association for people working to achieve accessibility of the built environment for people with a disability - Independent Living Centres Australia
Information about products and services to help people remain independent and improve their quality of life
New South Wales
- Supported Living
Information about supported living in NSW
Indigenous Australians
National
- Centre for Remote Health
The Centre for Remote Health aims to contribute to the improved health outcomes of people in remote communities of the Northern Territory and Australia, through the provision of high quality tertiary education, training and research focusing on the discipline of Remote Health. - National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
The national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia - Secretariat National Aboriginal Islander Child Care (SNAICC)
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) is the national non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Information Resources
National
- e-bility
A range of information, resources, services and products of interest to people with disability, their families and carers, health professionals and service providers in the disability sector. - InfoXchange Australia
Dedicated to ensuring that not-for-profit and community organisations have access to services that aim to keep the sector running efficiently. - NICAN
Information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disAbilities - Our Community
Provides advice and tools for Australia's not-for-profit community groups and state, private and independent schools, as well as practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government. - Public Toilet Map
The National Public Toilet Map (the Toilet Map) shows the location of more than 16,000 public and private public toilet facilities across Australia.
- Disability Information and Resource Centre South Australia
Providing an information and referral service to the people of South Australia.
Mental Health
National
- Mental Health council of Australia (MHCA)
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector
Victoria
- Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
The peak Victorian non-government organisation for people who have experience with a mental illness or emotional distress
ACT
- Mental Illness Fellowship ACT
Promoting the recovery of people with a mental illness through meaningful employment, and to foster fellowship and understanding for themselves, their families and their friends.
Queensland
- Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc
Providing early intervention mental health services and programs that support the community to make mental health connections, develop mental health literacy and participate in employment as a foundation for recovery.
Progressive Neurological Diseases
National
- Australian Huntingtons Disease Association (AHDA)
The website of the Australian Huntington's Disease Association (National). It provides information about the Association, and acts as an entry to the websites of the state Huntington's Disease associations - Motor Neurone Disease Association Australia (MND Australia)
The peak body of the State MND Associations representing all states and territories, and their research arm - the MND Research Institute of Australia (MNDRIA). MND Australia members work together to advance, promote and influence local and national efforts to achieve the vision of a World free from MND. - Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA)
MS Australia strives for a world without multiple sclerosis through quality research and for service excellence to people with multiple sclerosis and their carers
Tasmania
- MSA Tasmania
The MS Society of Tasmania is a not for profit organisation committed to assisting Tasmanians affected by Multiple Sclerosis
Victoria
- Huntington's Victoria
A not for profit organisation funded by the Victorian Government and public sources. The only specialist service in Victoria to support and assist people affected by Huntington's Disease (HD) - Multiple Sclerosis Society ACT/NSW/VIC
Provides specialist programs to people with MS, their families, carers, friends and health care professionals - Parkinson's Victoria
A statewide specialist agency providing services for people with Parkinson's, their families and carers, with over forty support groups throughout Victoria.
New South Wales
- Huntington's NSW
The energies and resources of the Association are directed towards satisfying the needs of people with or at risk for Huntington's Disease and their families in NSW and the ACT by providing and/or facilitating delivery of a range of quality services - Multiple Sclerosis Society ACT/NSW/VIC
Provides specialist programs to people with MS, their families, carers, friends and health care professionals - Parkinsons NSW
A non-profit,community-based organisation providing information, counselling and support to people living with Parkinson's disease
ACT
- Multiple Sclerosis Society ACT/NSW/VIC
Provides specialist programs to people with MS, their families, carers, friends and health care professionals
Queensland
- Huntington's QLD
Raising public awareness and provide information about Huntington's Disease and the situaton of those that experience it - Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland
Supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis in Queensland - Parkinsons Queensland Inc
Providing information, counselling and support to people living with Parkinson's disease in Queensland
South Australia
- Australian Huntington's Disease Association (SA & NT) Inc
Develops support and educational programs to help people understand and cope, and to give Huntington's Disease families a single voice - Multiple Sclerosis SA & NT
Supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis in SA and NT - Parkinsons South Australia
Providing support services in South Australia for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and their families
Northern Territory
- Multiple Sclerosis SA & NT
Supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis in SA and NT
Western Australia
- Huntington's Western Australia
Formed specifically to improve the quality of life for people with Huntington's Disease, their families and carers in Western Australia. The Association is dedicated to providing individual advocacy and support for the Huntington's community. - MS Western Australia
The MS Society of WA is a non-government, not-for-profit, state-based organisation dedicated to supporting people with multiple sclerosis (MS), through the provision of a range of supports and services. - Parkinsons Western Australia Inc
Parkinson's Western Australia Inc. provides a Parkinson's Nurse Specialist Service; Support Networks for people with Parkinson's and their family carers; and educational resources and training.
Support Services
Tasmania
- Community Based Supports South
A provider of community care services, responding to the needs of people in Southern Tasmania
New South WalesACT
- Northcott Society
A not-for-profit organisation that provides support people with a broad range of disabilities and their families and carers across NSW and the ACT
ACT
- Northcott Society
A not-for-profit organisation that provides support people with a broad range of disabilities and their families and carers across NSW and the ACT - SHOUT Inc
Provides a range of services and facilities to help set up and maintain self-help groups in the ACT region
Queensland
- Coda South
CODA offers an in-home respite service that provides practical support to people with disabilities and their carers in Queensland - Queenslanders with Disability Network Inc
QDN is a Queensland-wide network that provides a mechanism for people with disability to have a say in the issues that affect their lives
Young people in nursing homes
Victoria
- Summer Foundation
Aiming to resolve the issue of young people living in nursing homes
Queensland
Miscellaneous Links
National
- National Rural Health Alliance
The 33 national organisations in the Alliance work collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of people in rural Australia
