A Brief Guide to the Disability Discrimination Act
Developed by the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commision, this guide provides an overview of how the Disability Discrimination Act applies to a number of areas of life.
www.hreoc.gov.au
Developed by the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commision, this guide provides an overview of how the Disability Discrimination Act applies to a number of areas of life.
www.hreoc.gov.au
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
www.hreoc.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
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Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care
Improves community access to quality primary mental health care (funded until 2009). Measures include education and training for GPs and providing them with more support from allied health professionals and psychiatrists.
www.health.gov.au
Improves community access to quality primary mental health care (funded until 2009). Measures include education and training for GPs and providing them with more support from allied health professionals and psychiatrists.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
beyondblue - The National Depression Initiative
Aims to change community attitudes, support intervention and improve services for people with depression. Funding of $39.6 million over five years from 2004.
www.health.gov.au
Aims to change community attitudes, support intervention and improve services for people with depression. Funding of $39.6 million over five years from 2004.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health Programs
Aims to bring quality education and research programmes to all rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. Accesses collective knowledge and expertise of universities, area mental health services and resources in rural communities of NSW.
www.crrmh.com.au
Aims to bring quality education and research programmes to all rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. Accesses collective knowledge and expertise of universities, area mental health services and resources in rural communities of NSW.
www.crrmh.com.au
Commonwealth Disability Policies
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs' summary of Australian policies for inclusion and participation by people with disabilities in government policies, programs and services.
www.facsia.gov.au
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs' summary of Australian policies for inclusion and participation by people with disabilities in government policies, programs and 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
Community Based Mental Health Program
Offers $45.2 million over five years (2007-11) for funding support to families, children and young people affected by mental illness through a diverse range of programs.
www.facsia.gov.au
Offers $45.2 million over five years (2007-11) for funding support to families, children and young people affected by mental illness through a diverse range of programs.
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
Enhancing Youth Pathways - Mental Health Initiative
Aims to assist the most at-risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. Services will also be enhanced to assist young people who may be experiencing mental health issues.
www.dest.gov.au
Aims to assist the most at-risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. Services will also be enhanced to assist young people who may be experiencing mental health issues.
www.dest.gov.au
Mental Health Respite Program
Offers a range of flexible respite options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with intellectual disability. Specific priority will be given to older carers.
www.facsia.gov.au
Offers a range of flexible respite options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with intellectual disability. Specific priority will be given to older carers.
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
National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011
The Australian Government committed $1.9 billion over five years in the 2006 Budget to improve access to mental health services and provide additional support to people with mental illness, their families and their carers. This funding represents the Australian Government's commitment to the National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011, agreed to by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
www.health.gov.au
The Australian Government committed $1.9 billion over five years in the 2006 Budget to improve access to mental health services and provide additional support to people with mental illness, their families and their carers. This funding represents the Australian Government's commitment to the National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011, agreed to by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
National Mental Health Initiatives for Children and Young People
These initiatives are supported by the Australian Government in recognition that children and young people are at particular risk of developing mental health problems. Programs include Ybblue, Headspace: National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Mind Matters, KidsMatter and early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.
www.health.gov.au
These initiatives are supported by the Australian Government in recognition that children and young people are at particular risk of developing mental health problems. Programs include Ybblue, Headspace: National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Mind Matters, KidsMatter and early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
National Mental Health Strategy
A commitment by the Australian and State and Territory governments to improve the lives of people with a mental illness. Aims to promote the mental health of the Australian community, where possible, prevent the development of mental disorder, reduce the impact of mental disorders on individuals, families and the community and assure the rights of people with mental illness.
www.health.gov.au
A commitment by the Australian and State and Territory governments to improve the lives of people with a mental illness. Aims to promote the mental health of the Australian community, where possible, prevent the development of mental disorder, reduce the impact of mental disorders on individuals, families and the community and assure the rights of people with mental illness.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Personal Helpers and Mentors Program
$284.8 million over five years(from mid 2007) has been committed through the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs for approximately 900 Personal Helpers and Mentors to assist people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness to better manage their daily activities and to access a range of appropriate services/supports when they need them.
www.facsia.gov.au
$284.8 million over five years(from mid 2007) has been committed through the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs for approximately 900 Personal Helpers and Mentors to assist people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness to better manage their daily activities and to access a range of appropriate services/supports when they need them.
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
Program of Assistance for the Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT)
Promotes the health and wellbeing of people who have experienced torture and trauma prior to their arrival in Australia.
www.health.gov.au
Promotes the health and wellbeing of people who have experienced torture and trauma prior to their arrival in Australia.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103