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Youth Disability Advocacy Service
Provides individual and systemic advocacy for young people with disabilities in Victoria
Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
The peak body and leading policy advocate on young people’s issues in Victoria
Office for Youth
Victorian government body responsible for grants and specific projects related to youth
Vision Australia
Lists upcoming training from Vision Australia, including website accessibility workshops
VCOSS Training Clearinghouse
Provides information on low cost and pro bono trainers in a range of areas including governance, occupational health and safety, IT and specialised service provision
Scope Communication Resource Centre
Training in augmentative assisted communication (AAC) technologies and techniques, including Boardmaker and Easy English, as well as courses in tube feeding
Media Team Australia
Communications and marketing training designed specifically for the community sector
Infoxchange Australia
Offers low-cost training services in IT, grant writing, problem solving and team building
Disability In-Service Training Support Service
Provides information on upcoming training and conferences for staff within the disability sector
Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
Provides training in governance and management as well as service provision (vulnerable groups, dispute resolution)
Victorian Venue Guide
Published in 1998 by Arts Access, this guide lists over 75 accessible arts, entertainment and sporting venues throughout Victoria. The Guide is only available in hard copy
NICAN Accommodation and Service Directory
The Nican database has information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disAbilities. It also has information on community groups, equipment hire and transport services
Making Events Accessible: A Guide
A PDF file which discusses many ways to make an event more accessible for people with disabilities
Information for Visitors with Disabilities
A guide to visiting Victoria for people with a disability
Audio Loop Venues in Victoria
A list provided by Better Hearing Australia (Victoria) including churches, event venues, cinemas and theatres
Who Offers What Guide
Lists a range of services offered to the community sector, including special discounts
Commonwealth Government Grantslink
Searchable site containing information on a range of Commonwealth Government grants
Volunteering Victoria
Provides information, training, resources and assistance for organisations to find volunteers
Infoxchange Employment Pages
Non-profit and community sector agencies can advertise jobs for $40 per listing
Disability Professionals Victoria
Professional body providing resources and networking opportunities for disability professionals
Mailing Lists for People with CFS/Fibromyalgia
Lists for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and people with disabilities who are bedridden
List of International Email Discussion Groups
Groups related to children with disabilities, disability advocacy, quadraplegics, ventilator users and general disability issues
List of Australian Email Discussion Groups
Australia-specific groups for students with disabilities, women with disabilities, Australian advocacy and people with physical disabilities
Victorian Media Contacts
Ourcommunity list of metropolitan and regional radio, print and television contacts in Victoria
Media Team Australia Online Resources
Includes communication planning and auditing tools, as well as tips on writing media releases and doing interviews
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre: Women with Disabilities
A resource list for women with disabilities and women who are carers or family members
Department of Human Services Koori Health
Victorian government policies and publications on Koori health
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Government hub for information on Aboriginal heritage issues, grants, planning and development
Transgender Victoria
Provides lobbying and information services for people who identify as cross-dressers or transsexual, or who have other gender related issues
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Free peer based telephone counselling service for GLBTI people throughout Victoria
Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit
Provides information and resources for psychiatric professionals as well as families and carers, including a list of bilingual mental health professionals
Victorian Multicultural Commission
State government body responsible for overseeing grants and projects
Migrant Resource Centres in Victoria
Word document containing contact information for all the Migrant Resource Centres
Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria
Statewide peak advocacy body representing multicultural and ethnic communities in Victoria
Communicate Health
A British government initiative which allows you to print out multilingual appointment cards
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities
Provides individual and systemic advocacy as well as community outreach and education
Yooralla Equipment Library
Provides equipment for people with disabilities on short term loans of up to one month
Vision Australia Equipment Solutions
Equipment sales and repair for people who are blind or vision impaired
Telstra Disability Equipment Program
Provides equipment at low cost for people who have difficulty using the telephone because of impaired hearing, speech, vision or mobility and dexterity.
Technical Aid to the Disabled (TADVIC)
Designs, constructs or modifies equipment for people with disabilities where no commercial solution is available
Spectronics
Sells equipment for people who have physical, intellectual or communication disabilities as well as low vision
Novitatech
Develops, sells and repairs equipment for people with disabilities including AAC devices, mobility and seating aids and orthotics.
Noah’s Ark Special Equipment Program
Lends equipment to child care providers to allow children with high physical needs to participate
Department of Human Services Aids and Equipment Program
Provides subsidised aids, equipment and home and vehicle modifications to people assessed as needing assistance. The program may also help families and carers.
Action for Community Living (ACL) website
ACL is a federally funded organisation advocating empowerment, independence and life in the community for people with disabilities.
Department of Human Services Resources
Comprehensive list of capacity building, HR, IT and other resources for community organisations
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)
Information and resources regarding education and training for people with disabilities within Australia