ABC Catalyst - Sleep Insomnia Article
This transcript article examines a new experimental therapy being tried for insomniacs to try to re-teach 'how to fall asleep.'
www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s849417.htm
This transcript article examines a new experimental therapy being tried for insomniacs to try to re-teach 'how to fall asleep.'
www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s849417.htm
ABC - Catalyst
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 8333 4331
Acquired Brain Injury - Fact Sheet
This article gives information on the importance of sport and recreation to people with acquired brain injury (PDF file).
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
This article gives information on the importance of sport and recreation to people with acquired brain injury (PDF file).
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
NSW Sport & Recreation
Level 3, 6 Figtree Drive
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Level 3, 6 Figtree Drive
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
- Telephone: +61 2 9006 3700
- Fax: +61 2 9006 3800
Alternative & Augmentative Communication
Information about Alternative & Augmentative Communication for children who have suffered a brain injury.
http://www.chw.edu.au/rehab/brain_injury/information_sheets/communication/communication_aids.htm
Information about Alternative & Augmentative Communication for children who have suffered a brain injury.
http://www.chw.edu.au/rehab/brain_injury/information_sheets/communication/communication_aids.htm
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
http://www.chw.edu.au
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmean NSW 2145
- Phone: 02 9845 0000
- Fax: 02 9845 3489
- Fax: 02 9845 3489
Aquired Brain Injury Services
Information and links to rehabilitation and community services available to children with an aquired brain injury.
http://novita.org.au/library/community_services_ABI_0.pdf
Information and links to rehabilitation and community services available to children with an aquired brain injury.
http://novita.org.au/library/community_services_ABI_0.pdf
Novita Children's Services
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
- Phone: (08) 8243 8243
- Fax: (08) 8243 8361
Australian Government - Job Access for ABI
This Government resource has been developed to explain certain concerns a person with an Acquired Brain Injury may have within the workplace. It also links resources as well as offers solutions and adjustments people may consider for their work environment.
www.jobaccess.gov.au/joac/Advice/Disability/Acquired_brain_Injury.htm
This Government resource has been developed to explain certain concerns a person with an Acquired Brain Injury may have within the workplace. It also links resources as well as offers solutions and adjustments people may consider for their work environment.
www.jobaccess.gov.au/joac/Advice/Disability/Acquired_brain_Injury.htm
Brain Injury Association of New South Wales ABI Information and Support Services Website
Information resource on ABI and support services.
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Information resource on ABI and support services.
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Brain Injury Association of New South Wales
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Suite 102, Level 1,
3 Carlingford Road
Epping NSW 2121
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Suite 102, Level 1,
3 Carlingford Road
Epping NSW 2121
- Phone: 02 9868 5261
- Fax: 02 9868 5619
Brain Injury Association of New South Wales Information on ABI
This page offers a general description of what ABI is, and its symptoms.
http://www.biansw.org.au/content/view/8/30/
This page offers a general description of what ABI is, and its symptoms.
http://www.biansw.org.au/content/view/8/30/
Brain Injury Association of New South Wales
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Suite 102, Level 1,
3 Carlingford Road
Epping NSW 2121
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Suite 102, Level 1,
3 Carlingford Road
Epping NSW 2121
- Phone: 02 9868 5261
- Fax: 02 9868 5619
Brain Injury Association of New South Wales Material on ABI
This page offers a library ordering service for material on ABI.
http://www.biansw.org.au/content/view/13/40/
This page offers a library ordering service for material on ABI.
http://www.biansw.org.au/content/view/13/40/
Brain Injury Association of New South Wales
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Suite 102, Level 1,
3 Carlingford Road
Epping NSW 2121
http://www.biansw.org.au/
Suite 102, Level 1,
3 Carlingford Road
Epping NSW 2121
- Phone: 02 9868 5261
- Fax: 02 9868 5619
Brain Injury Association of Queensland Website
A comprehensive list of fact sheets designed for questions about ABI
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/services/factsheetsindex182.html
A comprehensive list of fact sheets designed for questions about ABI
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/services/factsheetsindex182.html
Brain Injury Association of Queensland
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
- Phone: 07 3367 1049
- Fax: 07 3367 1053
Brain Injury Survivor
An article about Quita Docking who recieved a Commendation Award for her determination in recovering from a serious brain injury through rehabilitation.
http://apa.advsol.com.au/physio_and_health/media/download/2006/neuroawardnt.pdf
An article about Quita Docking who recieved a Commendation Award for her determination in recovering from a serious brain injury through rehabilitation.
http://apa.advsol.com.au/physio_and_health/media/download/2006/neuroawardnt.pdf
Australian Physiotherapy Association
apa.advsol.com.au
Level 1, 1175 Toorak Road
Camberwell VIC 3124
apa.advsol.com.au
Level 1, 1175 Toorak Road
Camberwell VIC 3124
- Telephone: (03) 9092 0888
- Fax: (03) 9092 0899
Brainlink - Hypoxia article
This article explains Hypoxia, what it is, the effects it may have. It also offers helpful links to other related resources.
www.brainlink.org.au/hypoxia.htm
This article explains Hypoxia, what it is, the effects it may have. It also offers helpful links to other related resources.
www.brainlink.org.au/hypoxia.htm
Centrelink Publications: If You Are Ill, Injured or Have a Disability
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's financial support and services for people with an illness, injury or disability.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Provides a range of publications with information about centrelink's financial support and services for people with an illness, injury or disability.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Disability Access
Provides details about disability access to art and culture venues and events in WA.
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/access.asp
Provides details about disability access to art and culture venues and events in WA.
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/access.asp
Department of Culture and the Arts WA
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/
PO Box 8349
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/
PO Box 8349
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
- Phone: 08 9224 7300
- Fax: 08 9224 7301
Disability Access Page
The NSW Department of Education and Training provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in public education, with links to employment and related disability services.
www.det.nsw.edu.au
The NSW Department of Education and Training provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in public education, with links to employment and related disability services.
www.det.nsw.edu.au
NSW Department of Education and Training
www.det.nsw.edu.au
GPO Box 33
Sydney NSW 2001
www.det.nsw.edu.au
GPO Box 33
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: 02 9561 8000
Disability Assistance Package Factsheets
The Australian Government is delivering $1.8 billion in new funding over five years through the Disability Assistance Package (2007). The package aims to give practical support and peace of mind to older carers of people with disability, delivers assistance to families of children with disability and provides further assistance to disability business services.
www.facsia.gov.au
The Australian Government is delivering $1.8 billion in new funding over five years through the Disability Assistance Package (2007). The package aims to give practical support and peace of mind to older carers of people with disability, delivers assistance to families of children with disability and provides further assistance to disability business services.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Disability Coordination Officer Programme
Provides information, co-ordination and referral services for people with a disability interested in or enrolled in post-school education and training. The Programme complements the Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) initiative which has been operating since 1994.
www.adcet.edu.au
Provides information, co-ordination and referral services for people with a disability interested in or enrolled in post-school education and training. The Programme complements the Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) initiative which has been operating since 1994.
www.adcet.edu.au
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
www.adcet.edu.au
Locked Bag 1335
Launceston TAS 7250
www.adcet.edu.au
Locked Bag 1335
Launceston TAS 7250
- Phone: 03 6324 3787
- Fax: 03 6324 3788
Disability Council NSW Website
Provides information on disability matters at a state government level and outlines the various disability policy portfolios.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Provides information on disability matters at a state government level and outlines the various disability policy portfolios.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Disability Council NSW
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
- Tel/TTY: (02) 9211-2866
- Fax: (02) 9211-2271
Disability Council of NSW Housing Position Statement
The details of the Disability Council of NSW's housing position statement regarding housing and home modification for people with a disability in NSW.
http://www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au/portfolios/accomodation/housing.html
The details of the Disability Council of NSW's housing position statement regarding housing and home modification for people with a disability in NSW.
http://www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au/portfolios/accomodation/housing.html
Disability Council NSW
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
- Tel/TTY: (02) 9211-2866
- Fax: (02) 9211-2271
Disability Discrimination
Information about disability discrimiation laws, disability rights and carers responsibilities with disability rights.
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/adb/ll_adb.nsf/pages/adb_disability
Information about disability discrimiation laws, disability rights and carers responsibilities with disability rights.
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/adb/ll_adb.nsf/pages/adb_disability
The Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/adb
Stockland House
Level 4
175-183 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/adb
Stockland House
Level 4
175-183 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
- Phone: 02 9268 5555
- Fax: 02 9268 5500
- TTY: 02 9268 5522
- Tollfree: 1800 670 812
disAbility e-news
disAbility e-news is a regular sector update to keep you informed about FaCSIA disability issues. It replaces the Reform Agenda and the Quality Assurance newsletters and can be forwarded to any other interested readers.
http://www.facs.gov.au/newsletters/disability/
disAbility e-news is a regular sector update to keep you informed about FaCSIA disability issues. It replaces the Reform Agenda and the Quality Assurance newsletters and can be forwarded to any other interested readers.
http://www.facs.gov.au/newsletters/disability/
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Disability/Impairment Discrimination
http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/publications/rights%20brochures/disability%20-%20impairment%20discrimination.asp
A fact sheet about disability/impairment discrimination, the relevant laws in Victoria and making a complaint about discrimination in Victoria.
http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/publications/rights%20brochures/disability%20-%20impairment%20discrimination.asp
Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au
Level 3,
380 Lonsdale Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au
Level 3,
380 Lonsdale Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
- Phone: 03 9281 7111
- Freecall: 1800 134 142
- Fax: 03 9281 7171
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Page
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
Novita Children Services-Acquired Brain Injury Program
Novita Children's Services offers an Acquired Brain Injury Program, run by the Acquired Brain Injury Team. Their services include case by case evaluation, family support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychological services. They also help link clients to local community support services. The Service extends to children aged up to 18, who are affected by a significant disability caused by an ABI.
www.novita.org.au/Content.aspx?p=506
Novita Children's Services offers an Acquired Brain Injury Program, run by the Acquired Brain Injury Team. Their services include case by case evaluation, family support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychological services. They also help link clients to local community support services. The Service extends to children aged up to 18, who are affected by a significant disability caused by an ABI.
www.novita.org.au/Content.aspx?p=506
Novita Children's Services
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
- Phone: (08) 8243 8243
- Fax: (08) 8243 8361
Queensland Health- Traumatic Head Injury Page
This article gives an overview of a traumatic head injury, how it may be caused, what it may damage and the effects of this accident.
www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/tbi/
This article gives an overview of a traumatic head injury, how it may be caused, what it may damage and the effects of this accident.
www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/tbi/
Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury
Detailed information about traumatic brain injury and the rehabilitation process.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/178_06_170303/kha11095_fm.html
Detailed information about traumatic brain injury and the rehabilitation process.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/178_06_170303/kha11095_fm.html
Medical Journal of Australia
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
- Phone: 02 9562 6666
- Fax: 02 9562 6699
Rehabilitation Tips - Brain Injury
Information and advice about managing and making the best of brain injury rehabilitation.
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/content/view/111/247/
Information and advice about managing and making the best of brain injury rehabilitation.
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/content/view/111/247/
Brain Injury Association of Queensland
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
- Phone: 07 3367 1049
- Fax: 07 3367 1053
Social Skills Deficits from Brain Injuries
A fact sheet about the social judgements and perceptions that can be disturbed with a brain injury.
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/fact-sheets/social-skills-deficits---fact-sheet.html
A fact sheet about the social judgements and perceptions that can be disturbed with a brain injury.
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/fact-sheets/social-skills-deficits---fact-sheet.html
Brain Injury Association of Queensland
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
- Phone: 07 3367 1049
- Fax: 07 3367 1053
Steps to a Healthier Brain
A fact sheet about improving and helping the brain recover after injury and during rehabilitation.
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/content/view/125/255/
A fact sheet about improving and helping the brain recover after injury and during rehabilitation.
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/content/view/125/255/
Brain Injury Association of Queensland
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
http://www.braininjury.org.au/portal/index.php
PO Box 1519
Milton QLD 4064
- Phone: 07 3367 1049
- Fax: 07 3367 1053
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
Information about Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in NSW and the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme for people with a disability that prevents them from using public transport.
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/taxi/wheelchair.html
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/taxi/wheelchair.html
Information about Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in NSW and the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme for people with a disability that prevents them from using public transport.
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/taxi/wheelchair.html
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/taxi/wheelchair.html