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Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission

ACNC takes complaints about Charities, and not for profit organisations. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the independent national regulator of charities. The ACNC has been set up to achieve the following objects: maintain, protect and enhance public trust and confidence in the sector through increased accountability and transparency support and sustain a … Continued

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Area of operation:

Web
http://asic.gov.au/

Phone
1300 300 630: within Australia

ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator. We contribute to Australia’s economic reputation and wellbeing by ensuring that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, supported by confident and informed investors and consumers. We also administer complaints about companies, organisations or workers/board directors.    

My Aged Scare

Area of operation:

Web
https://myagedscare.com

People who acquire a disability after the age of 65, or are over 65 when the NDIS rolls out in their area are not eligible for the NDIS. These people are instead expected to access the support they need through the aged care system, through a gateway called My Aged Care, however, many people with … Continued

AFDO Australian Federation of Disability Organisations

Area of operation:

Email
[email protected]

Web
http://www.afdo.org.au/

Phone
1800 219 969

The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is a national voice representing people with disability in Australia. AFDO and its member organisations are run by and for people with disability. AFDO’s work includes: supporting disability organisations and people with disability lobbying government and other institutions on disability issues advising government and other organisations about their disability policies … Continued

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Disability Advocacy Network Australia

Area of operation:

Email
[email protected]

Web
http://www.dana.org.au/

Phone
0439 399 755

Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) supports and strengthens independent disability advocacy agencies in their work of advocating for and with people with disabilities so that they are valued and included members of the community, their fundamental needs are met and their human rights are respected. DANA  is a network of agencies throughout Australia that undertakes or … Continued

Complaint Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS)

The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian Government funded: Disability Employment Services (DES); Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE); and/or Disability Advocacy services. Complaints are handled in a professional and understanding manner. CRRS staff are impartial and do not take sides. Their job is to … Continued

Young People in Nursing Homes National alliance

Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance

Area of operation:
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Email
use online contact form

Web
http://www.ypinh.org.au

Phone
0437 178 078

The Alliance is a national organisation promoting the rights of younger people with disabilities and high & complex support needs who are living in residential aged-care facilities or at risk of admission to them. The Alliance assists these younger people to have choice about where they live and how they are supported. The Alliance also works … Continued

ARBIAS

Area of operation:

Email
[email protected]

Web
http://www.arbias.org.au/

Phone
(03) 8388 1222

ARBIAS Ltd. provides specialist services for people with acquired brain injury. Specialist staff are available in the areas of neuropsychology, case management, accommodation, professional training, community development, and individualised support. Services include: Case Management Flexible Support Accommodation Community Programs Neuropsychology (NPAIS)

Brain Injury Australia

Area of operation:

Email
[email protected]

Web
http://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au/

Phone
02 9808 9390 Freecall 1800 272 461

Brain Injury Australia is the peak acquired brain injury (ABI) advocacy body representing, through its State and Territory Member Organisations, the needs of people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers. It works at a national level to ensure that all people living with acquired brain injury have access to the supports and … Continued

Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)

Area of operation:

Email
[email protected]

Web
http://www.bca.org.au

Phone
03 9654 1400 or 1800 033 660

Inform. Connect. Empower. Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) is the national representative organisation of people who are blind or vision impaired. Our purpose is to inform, connect, and empower Australians who are blind or vision impaired and the broader community.