Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
The primary national consumer voice to Government that fully represents the interests of all people with disability across Australia.
www.disfed.org.au
- Phone:: 03 9662 3324
- Phone: 03 9662 3324
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
A commonwealth government department involved in developing and implementing income security policies and programs, services for people with disabilities and families with children, community support services, family relationship services and public housing.
www.facs.gov.au
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
This government organisation is Australia's health management system. It aims to educate, support and promote all Australians about various conditions, while informing the country about certain diseases in the hope of preventing their spread, and therefore creating a healthier Australia.
www.health.gov.au
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
www.aihw.gov.au
- Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
- Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
Australian Mental Health Consumer Network
The peak, national non-government mental health consumer organisation representing the interests of Australian mental health consumers.
www.amhcn.com.au
- Phone: (07) 3844 3009
- Fax: (07) 3844 2609
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
- Phone: (08) 8201 7670
- Fax: (08) 8201 7673
beyondblue
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
www.beyondblue.org.au
- Free Call: 1300 224 636
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is a national organisation for carers of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. They represent the needs and interests of carers at the national level through advocating for carers needs and interests in the public arena.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 02 6122 9900
- Fax: 02 6122 9999
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is a national independent statutory government body that has responsibilities for inquiring into alleged infringements under the Racial Discrimination Act, Sex Discrimination Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Age Discrimination Act and alleged infringements of human rights.
www.hreoc.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
www.mhca.org.au
- Phone: (02) 6285 3100
- Fax: (02) 6285 2166
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA)
Provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
www.mmha.org.au
- Phone: (02) 9840 3333
- Fax: (02) 9840 3388
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
Sane Australia
Sane Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigns, lobbying, programs, education and research.
www.sane.org
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944