Accessible Arts
Accessible Arts promotes opportunities for people with a disability to participate in all forms of art and culture. Services include an information service on art programs accessible to people with a disability, advice on developing accessible art programs, a library of resources, plus seminars and workshops.
http://www.aarts.net.au/
- Phone: 02 9251 6499
- Fax: 9251 6422
Association for Children with a Disability
Provides a range of services, support and information including telephone information and advice, publications, a noticeboard and a bi-monthly magazine for people affected by a child who has a disability.
www.acd.org.au
- Head Office: 03 9500 1232
The Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM)
The Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) is a multidisciplinary group committed to advancing knowledge and awareness of the field of physical disabilities.
www.cpaustralia.com.au
- Telephone: +64 9 373 7599 ext. 85387
Australian Employers Network on Disability
A not-for-profit organisation funded by its members to take a leadership role in advancing employment for people with disability. They assist organisations to build skills and confidence in relation to people with disability as both employees and customers.
www.employersnetworkondisability.com.au
- Telephone: +61 2 9261 3922
- Fax: +61 2 9261 3966
- Natioal: 1300 363 645
Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia
The Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia aims at providing people affected by Cerebral Palsy a range of important services designed to benefit particular needs. This is through the associations seven streams of information including, Kids Can, CP Tech, Individual People, Pathways to Excellence, Create Employment, Goodwill Engineering and the CP Foundation.
www.tccp.com.au/content.php?page=1
- Phone: (08) 9443 0211
- Fax: (08) 9444 7299
Cerebral Palsy Education Centre
The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre aims to provide support and information for people affected by Cerebral Palsy. It offers early programs for families with children affected by a disability (specifically Cerebral Palsy). After school programs for students aged (between 5-18) who are affected by a disability (specifically Cerebral Palsy).
The Centre also provides training and support within the community as well as an education resource about Cerebral Palsy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The Centre also offers training and teaching facilities for students.
www.cpec.org.au/
- Phone: 03 9560 0700
- Fax: (03) 9560 0669
CP Australia - Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
www.cpaustralia.com.au
Links to State and Territory websites
www.cpaustralia.com.au
Links to State and Territory websites
- Phone: 07 3358 8011
- Fax: 07 3254 1291
Cerebral Palsy Support Network
Cerebral Palsy Support Network aims to provide support and information for people affected by Cerebral Palsy. It offers a range of educational programs, support networks, online programs and brokerage program.
www.cpsn.info/
- Phone: 1300 277 600
- Fax: 03 9300 4057
Cerebral Palsy Tasmania
Cerebral Palsy Tasmania provides support and information for people affected by Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions through transport services, information resources and lending library.
www.cerebralpalsytas.org.au
- Phone: (03) 6228 4488
- Fax: (03) 6228 4564
Disability Complaints Service
The Disability Complaints Service is a free service to help people with a disability who wish to make a complaint about their rights being infringed. Their services are open to any person living in New South Wales who has a disability or any person wishing to make a complaint on behalf of a person with a disability.
http://www.post-polionetwork.org.au/dcs.html
- Freecall: 1800 424 007
- Phone: 02 9319 6549
- TTY: 02 9318 2138
- Fax: 02 9318 1372
Disability Hire Vehicles
Disability Hire is a specialty car rental service for people with a disability.
http://www.disabilityhire.com.au/
- Phone: 02 4573 6788
- Fax: 02 4573 6898
Disability in the Arts/ Disadvantaged in the Arts Australia
Disability in the Arts/ Disadvantaged in the Arts Australia provides statewide art programs and events in WA for the disabled and disadvantaged.
http://www.dadaawa.org.au
- Phone: 08 9430 6616
- Fax: 08 9336 4008
Disability Lifestyles
Disability Lifestyles provides information about living in the community with a disability, accessible venues and transport and re-adjusting to life with an aquired disability, particularly an aquired brain or spinal cord injury.
http://www.disabilitylifestyles.org.au
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)
The Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW (MDAA) is the peak agency for people from a non-English speaking background (NESB) with a disability and their families/carers in NSW.
www.mdaa.org.au
- Phone: 02 9891 6400
- Phone: 02 9891 6400
- Tollfree: 1800 629 072
- Fax: 02 9635 5355
- TTY: 02 9687 6325
Community Care & Awareness
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy
A charity providing services and support to more than 1000 people living with cerebral palsy and their families throughout WA.
www.tccp.com.au
- Phone: 08 9443 0211
- Fax: 08 9444 7299
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy: Kids Can
Brings together all children's services including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Psychology and Respite for children aged 0-17 years living in both metropolitan and regional area's throughout WA.
www.tccp.com.au
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW (DADHC)
A NSW Government organisation that provides support and services to more than 1 million older people, people with disabilities and their carers in NSW so that they can lead independent lives and have the opportunity to participate fully in community life.
www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: 02 8270 2000
- TTY: 02 8270 2167
Disability Services QLD
Disability Services QLD focuses on the provision of services and supports community infrastructure development and the whole of government leadership and coordination impacting on people with a disability and their families.
www.disability.qld.gov.au
- Phone: 07 3235 9644
- Fax: 07 3210 1182
Key Agencies
CP Australia
Links to State and Territory websites
An organisation that works towards creating a national focus on cerebral palsy, to promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders.
www.cpaustralia.com.au
Links to State and Territory websites
- Phone: 08 8347 4588
- Fax: 08 8347 4508
OT Australia
The peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists across the country.
www.ausot.com.au
- Phone: 03 9415 2900
- Fax: 03 9416 1421
National Not-For-Profit
Australian Athletes with a Disability
Responsible for the administration of three National Sports Organisations for the Disabled and was formed in 2002. The three organisations are: * Australian Sports Organisation for the Disabled * Cerebral Palsy Sports and Recreation Federation of Australia * Wheelchair Sports Australia All three organisations are responsible for the development of sport for athletes with a disability and administer, promote and coordinate sporting opportunities.
http://www.wsa.org.au/
CP Australia
Links to State and Territory websites
An organisation that works towards creating a national focus on cerebral palsy, to promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders.
www.cpaustralia.com.au
Links to State and Territory websites
- Phone: 08 8347 4588
- Fax: 08 8347 4508
Professional Association
Cerebral Palsy Sport & Recreation Foundation
The Cerebral Palsy Sport & Recreation Foundation has a range of facilities and services which include the managed competitions in 14 sports, including Paralympic sports. They provide training programs for coaches, officials, classifiers, care staff, therapists & medical personnel as well as Development Workshops. The Foundation also provides recreational opportunities and educational resources in the form of publicatiobns and videos, research and study.
www.cpasrf.gil.com.au
- Phone: 07 3345 3775
- Fax: 07 3344 2381
OT Australia
The peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists across the country.
www.ausot.com.au
- Phone: 03 9415 2900
- Fax: 03 9416 1421
State Government
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW (DADHC)
A NSW Government organisation that provides support and services to more than 1 million older people, people with disabilities and their carers in NSW so that they can lead independent lives and have the opportunity to participate fully in community life.
www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: 02 8270 2000
- TTY: 02 8270 2167
Disability Services Commission WA
The Disability Services Commission WA aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.
http://yourinfo.dsc.wa.gov.au/
- Phone: 08 9426 9200
- Fax: 08 9226 2306
Disability Services QLD
Disability Services QLD focuses on the provision of services and supports community infrastructure development and the whole of government leadership and coordination impacting on people with a disability and their families.
www.disability.qld.gov.au
- Phone: 07 3235 9644
- Fax: 07 3210 1182
State Not-For-Profit
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy
A charity providing services and support to more than 1000 people living with cerebral palsy and their families throughout WA.
www.tccp.com.au
- Phone: 08 9443 0211
- Fax: 08 9444 7299
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy: Kids Can
Brings together all children's services including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Psychology and Respite for children aged 0-17 years living in both metropolitan and regional area's throughout WA.
www.tccp.com.au
The Spastic Centre
The Spastic Centre aims to build futures for people with cerebral palsy and their families. Assists parents, carers and service providers to support people with CP.
www.thspasticcentre.com.au
- Phone: 02 9497 7200
- Fax: 02 9479 7233
Support
Australian Government website - National Disability Internet Portal
Links to Commonwealth Carelink Centres and Services Directory, CRS Australia, disability rights.
www.australia.gov.au/People_with_Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy Australia
CP Australia works to create a national focus on cerebral palsy to promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders
www.cpaustralia.com.au
- Telephone: +61 8 9443 0211
- Fax: +61 8 9444 7299
City of Sydney - Aged and Disability Services and Programs, NSW
The City of Sydney provides an extensive range of services and programs designed to support and encourage seniors and people with disabilities to participate in community life.
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AgedAndDisability
- Telephone: +61 2 9265 9333
- Fax: +61 2 9265 9222
Disability Services Commission WA
The Disability Services Commission WA aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.
http://yourinfo.dsc.wa.gov.au/
- Phone: 08 9426 9200
- Fax: 08 9226 2306
Disability Services QLD
Disability Services QLD focuses on the provision of services and supports community infrastructure development and the whole of government leadership and coordination impacting on people with a disability and their families.
www.disability.qld.gov.au
- Phone: 07 3235 9644
- Fax: 07 3210 1182