The Cerebral Palsy Support Network (CPSN) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria which provides information, resources and support to people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families. Originally established in 1995 as a monthly support group for parents, membership has rapidly grown and now, over two decades later, the organisation is incorporated and … Continued
The Disability Services Commissioner (DSC) is an independent oversight body resolving complaints and promoting the right of people with a disability to be free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. The service is free, independent and confidential. DSC can help with enquiries and complaints about disability services delivered by registered disability service providers under the … Continued
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
The Chronic Illness Alliance has 55 member organisations, both state and national. The aim of the Alliance is to build a better focus in health policy and health services for all people with chronic illnesses. It does this through education and research projects. The preferred definition of chronic illness is: … “an illness that is … Continued
National Disability Service (NDS) is the national industry association for disability services, representing over 780 non-government organisations. Collectively, our members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. NDS’s members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations, and are located in every State and Territory across Australia. NDS’s … Continued
NEDA is the national peak organisation representing the rights and interests of people from non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability, their families and carers throughout Australia. It is a community based, non-government organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. NEDA has a small secretariat and is governed by a … Continued
International Network for Disabled Youth (INDY) is internet-based global network for young disabled people aged 16-30 to network, skill and knowledge share, created through an Oxfam International Youth Programme (OIYP) project. The site aims to provide a network for disabled young leaders and useful connections to people working on similar issues around the world. It … Continued
The Office for Disability leads and supports Victorian Government effort to help improve the lives of people with a disability and drive universal change. The first of its kind in Australia, the Office for Disability was established in 2006. The Office’s mandate is to put disability on the agenda across the Victorian Government. The Office … Continued
Travellers Aid is about access and inclusion. Across all of our services, we’re committed to ensuring that all Victorians can participate in our community. We take pride in the diverse backgrounds of our team which reflect the communities in which we work. We operate ethically and are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors who … Continued
Making Rights Reality is a program to increase access to the criminal justice system for people who have been sexually assaulted and have a cognitive impairment and/or communication difficulties. The program enhances existing services to provide greater accessibility. The service provides clients with crisis care, counselling, advocacy, legal information and advice, and support through the … Continued
The Victorian State-wide equipment program (SWEP) provides people with a permanent or long-term disability with subsidised aids and equipment to enhance independence in their home, facilitate community participation and support families and carers in their role.
Professional counselling support for adults, children and families affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Services include: counselling and support in adjusting to life with an ABI trauma counselling grief and loss counselling family counselling relationship counselling parenting support sexuality counselling drug and alcohol counselling anger and behaviour management suicide prevention counselling secondary consultation to case … Continued
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) provides free one-to-one advocacy for people with a disability who need extra help with a tenancy issue. People with a disability who are vulnerable and disadvantaged may require an advocate in order to negotiate issues with landlords and property managers effectively. We will refer these consumers to our funded advocates, who … Continued
The Office of Professional Practice within the Department of Human Services drives best practice to deliver positive outcomes for people who access human services. The Office works in partnership with professionals and organisations to maximise people’s quality of life, promote people’s development and safeguard their rights. The Office provides practice leadership and evidence-informed directions and … Continued
Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) is an independent state-wide community legal centre that specialises in social security and related law, policy and procedure. We help people experiencing issues with Centrelink such as rejections of applications, cancellations and overpayments. SSRV operates a Legal Assistance Line (for members of the public) between 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm Monday to … Continued
