Arthritis Australia
The peak arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory.
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 02 9552 6078
- Fax: 02 9552 6078
- Free call: 1800 011 041
Attention Deficit Disorder Association Queensland
Provides support, information, links and news for people affected by ADD.
www.addaq.org.au
- Phone: 07 3368 3977
Attention Disorders Association of South Australia
Provides support and information for people affected by an Attention Disorder. They are a volunteer organisation which disseminate information, organise workshops, educate teachers and provide support for local schools and agencies.
www.communitywebs.org
- Phone: 08 8232 0685
- Fax: 08 8232 0687
Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders
The national body representing people who have an autism spectrum disorder, their families, carers and helpers. The board works with governments to develop appropriate policies, disseminating information and working with the Australian ASD community to build skills.
www.autismaus.com.au
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 Association for the Welfare of Child Health (AWCH)
The peak association advocating for the needs of children, young people and their families within the Australian health system.
www.awch.org.au
Australian Association of the Deaf
Australian Association of the Deaf is the national peak organisation for deaf people in Australia. It represents the views of deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language).
www.aad.org.au
- Phone: 9871 8400
- Fax: 9871 8218
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 Federation of SPELD Associations
Links to State and Territory websites
Provides information, advocacy, research, and support for children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them.
www.auspeld.org.au
Links to State and Territory websites
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 Hearing
One of the largest hearing service providers in the world with a reputation for innovation and world-leading practices.
www.hearing.com.au
- Telephone: 02 9412 6800
- Fax: 02 9413 3855
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 Learning Disability Association
The national peak body for learning disability.
www.studentservices.utas.edu.au
Australian Physiotherapy Association
The peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients.
apa.advsol.com.au
- Telephone: (03) 9092 0888
- Fax: (03) 9092 0899
Australian Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association (ASBHA)
The peak body representing the interests of people with spina bifida, their families and carers with the goal of improving lives and communities.
www.asbha.org.au
Autism Asperger ACT
A parent run organisation which relies on the voluntary work of its members. Unlike other autism associations in Australia it does not receive any direct government funding.
www.assn.org.au
- Phone: 02 6290 1984
- Fax: 02 6286 4475
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
Provides a voice on a national and state level for individuals and groups across Australia on autism-related issues.
www.a4.org.au
Autism Association of Queensland
A not for profit organisation providing services to children and adults with ASD and their families in Queensland.
www.autismqld.com.au
- Phone: 07 3273 0000
- Fax: 07 3273 8306
Autism Association of South Australia
Promotes the acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder and provides services throughout South Australia to enable them and their families to be an integral part of the community.
www.autismsa.org.au
- Phone: 08 8379 6976
- Fax: 08 8338 1216
Autism Association of Western Australia
An organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with Autism and their families in WA.
www.autism.org.au
- Phone: 08 9489 8900
- Fax: 08 9489 8999
Autism Behavioural Intervention Association (ABIA)
A not-for-profit parent and professional run organisation. Provides support for parents, professionals and students interested in intensive behavioural programs for young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD).
www.abia.net.au
- Phone: 03 9830 0677
- Fax: 03 9830 0211
Autism NT
A voluntary organisation set up to support people who have autism spectrum disorders and their families and carers in the NT. It actively promotes the acceptance of people with autism apectrum disorders and provides services to enable them and their families to be an integral part of the community.
www.autismnt.com.au
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
An organisation that provides information, education and other services through partnerships with people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and communities in NSW.
www.aspect.org.au
- Phone: 02 8977 8300
- Fax: 02 8977 8399
Autism Tasmania
An organisation that supports parents, professionals and individuals with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and related conditions in Tasmania.
www.autismtas.org.au
- Phone: 03 6362 4755
Autism Victoria
The peak body for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Victoria. The organisation provides a range of information and support services to individuals and agencies with an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
www.autismvictoria.org.au
- Phone: 03 9885 0533
- Fax: 03 9885 0508
Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia is the peak national advocacy body for people who are blind or vision impaired.
www.bca.org.au
- Phone: 03 9372 640
- Fax: 03 9372 6466
- Freecall: 1800 033 660
Brain Injury Australia
Brain Injury Australia is the peak body for people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers.
http://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au
- Phone: 03 9497 8074
- Fax: 03 9486 7941
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
Centrelink
A government agency that provides information about payments and services for parents or carers who care for children with a profound disability.
www.centrelink.gov.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
Cystic Fibrosis Australia
Links to State and Territory websites
The national organisation assists the member organisations to achieve common objectives by developing national education programs and collecting and distributing information about Cystic Fibrosis at national and international levels.
www.cysticfibrosis.org.au
Links to State and Territory websites
- Freecall: 1800 2328 23
- Phone: 02 9878 5250
Deaf Children Australia
Deaf Children Australia provides information, advocacy, support services and educational resources to enrich the lives of deaf and hearing impaired children, young adults and their families.
www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
- Phone: 03 9539 5300
- Phone: 03 9510 7143
- Fax: 03 9525 2595
Deafness Forum of Australia
Deafness Forum of Australia is the peak body for deaf and hearing impaired communities in Australia.
www.deafnessforum.org.au
Department of Education, Science and Training
A commonwealth government agency that works in collaboration with the states and territories to develop and implement policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs and the growing requirement for lifelong learning.
www.dest.gov.au
Department of Human Services
Improves the delivery of important government services by bringing together six agencies: Centrelink, Medicare Australia, Child Support Agency, Health Services Australia, Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services and Australian Hearing.
www.humanservices.gov.au
Down Syndrome Association of ACT
Provides support and information to families with a member who has Down Syndrome, promotes improvements in the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome and to stimulate, within the wider community, an awareness of the very real abilities and needs, of people with Down Syndrome in ACT.
www.actdsa.asn.au
- Phone: 02 6290 0656
Down Syndrome Association of NSW
A parent support organisation to encourage people with Down Syndrome to fulfill their potential, to raise awareness and to promote integration in NSW. Services include a parent support service, information and referral, seminars, a computer resource centre, and a library of books and videos.
www.dsansw.org.au
- Phone: 9683 1900
Down Syndrome Association of NT
Provides support for people with Down Syndrome to fulfill their potential, to raise awareness and to promote integration in the Northern Territory.
Email: dsant@octa4.net.au
- 08 8985 6222
Down Syndrome Association of QLD
Provides support and advocacy for children and adults with Down Syndrome so they can be valued and contributing members of the QLD community.
www.dsaq.org.au
- Phone: 07 3356 6655
- Fax: 07 3856 2687
Down Syndrome Association of Tasmania
Provides support and information to help families of children with Down Syndrome, and in partcular, to help children to realise their full potential.
www.downsyndrometasmania.org.au
- Phone: 03 6224 0490
Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
Provides support, information, resources and encouragement to people with Down Syndrome and their families in Victoria.
www.dsav.asn.au
- Phone: 03 9486 9600
- Fax: 03 9486 9601
Down Syndrome Association of Western Australia
Works to support the Western Australian community to develop the potential of people with Down Syndrome to live a valued life.
www.dsawa.asn.au
- Phone: 08 9358 3544
- Freecall: 1800 623544
- Fax: 08 9358 3533
Down Syndrome Society of South Australia
Provides specific programs, services and resources which improve the health, well-being, education and personal development of people with Down Syndrome or other similar chromosomal disorders in South Australia.
www.downssa.asn.au
- Phone: 08 8369 1122
- Fax: 08 8261 7660
Epilepsy Action Australia
Epilepsy Action Australia delivers innovative, high quality education and support services across Australia to minimise the impact of epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
www.epilepsy.org.au
- Phone: 1300 37 45 37
- Fax: 9869 4122
Fragile X Association of Australia
A non-profit organisation made up of family, friends, therapists, doctors and carers of people with Fragile X Syndrome. They promote acceptance and integration of people with Fragile X Syndrome into the community and provides information, support and advocacy.
www.fragilex.org.au
- Phone: 02 9949 8456
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
Learning Difficulties Australia
An organisation that represents professionals working with people who experience difficulties with learning.
www.ldaustralia.org
- Phone: 03 8344 5361
Muscular Dystrophy Australia
An organisation that provides information, education and services to support the needs of children, families and professionals.
www.mda.org.au
- Phone: 03 9320 9555
- Fax: 03 9329 9595
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Provides networking and resources for child welfare professionals and practitioners working to prevent child abuse.
www.napcan.org.au
- Phone: 02 9211 0224
- Fax: 02 9211 5676
National Council on Intellectual Disability
A national association representing people with an intellectual disability and their families in Australia.
www.ncid.org.au
- Phone: 02 6296 4400
- Fax: 02 6296 4400
National Disability Services
Represents the specific interests of the non government organisations that play the major roles in disability service provision in Australia.
www.nds.org.au
- Phone: 02 6283 3200
- Fax: 02 6281 3488
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
People With Disability Australia
A national peak disability rights and advocacy organisation.
www.pwd.org.au
- Phone: 02 9370 3100
- Freecall: 1800 422 015
- Fax: 02 9318 1372
Physical Disability Council of Australia
The peak body representing the physical disability sector at a state and national level.
www.pdca.org.au
- Phone: 02 6566 9232
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Australia
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Australia represents people with Prader-Willi Syndrome, provides educational material, liaison with Government on funding for pharmaceutical treatments and the promotion of ethical research into management of the condition.
www.pws.asn.au
Rheumatology Health Professionals Association
Links to State and Territory websites
Rheumatology Health Professionals Association is a representative body for health professionals working with people with arthritis.
www.ausrhpa.com
Links to State and Territory websites
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care is a national non-government body in Australia, representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
www.snaicc.asn.au
- Phone: 03 9489 8099
- Fax: 03 9489 8044
Speech Pathology Australia
The national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia.
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
- Phone: 03 9642 4899
- Fax: 03 9642 4922
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia provides information on contacts within the disability field, service providers, employment, equipment, holiday accommodation, recreation, respite care, support groups, transport, vehicles and modifications and vocational training.
www.scia.org.au
- Phone: 02 9661 8855
Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance
Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance is a national organisation that promotes the rights of young disabled Australians with high and complex support needs living in residential aged care facilities, to have a choice about where they live and how they are supported.
www.ypinh.org.au
- Phone: 03 9428 5677