Disability ServicesWheelaway are very pleased to offer this page with information regarding all forms of disability support and disability services. We intend to add to this web page when ever we find, or are advised of another service, product or information which may be informative and/or helpful to those who live with a disability, as well as those who live with someone who has a disability.
Should you be aware of any worthwhile services, products or information which may be suited to this page please contact Wheelaway with the details and we will place the relevant details into this web page as soon as possible. Disability Rights: The Australian Human Rights Commission provides a range of resources and links on disability discrimination and other human rights and disability issues. Website: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/disability-rights-homepage The Australian Disability Parking Scheme: This is gradually being implemented across Australia from September 2010, to streamline the distribution and use of disability parking permits. Australian Disability Parking Permits will be recognised in all states and territories. A list of relevant authorities in your state or territory authority is available for enquiries about permit applications, cost, eligibility and permit use.
Website: www.disabilityparking.gov.au AFFORD (the Australian Foundation for Disability) is a not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to helping people with disability. Their person-centred approach, in partnership with families and carers, enables over 1,500 people to lead richer, more rewarding lives. They provide day programs, skills development, transition to work training, supported and open employment, and accommodation for our clients. They also provide support and respite for carers. There are options and opportunities for everyone.
Head Office
Address: 12 Marieanne Place Minchinbury NSW 2770. Phone: 02 8805 3700 Fax: 02 9675 4709 Freecall: 1300233673 Website: www.afford.com.au Disability Services Australia: One of Australia’s largest and most respected providers of employment and community support services for people with a disability, providing support for more than 2000 people. Focusing on meeting individual needs and achieving positive outcomes.
Disability Services Australia
Corporate Office 76 Harley Crescent Condell Park NSW 2200 Phone: 02 9791 6599 Fax: 02 9796 3101 Website: www.dsa.org.au Health Insite: Website topic page linking to information about physical and mental disabilities, as well as information on rehabilitation and caring for people with disabilities. Health Insite provides links to some of Australia’s most authoritative health organisations and their websites
Website: www.healthinsite.gov.au National Disability Service: The national industry association for disability services. National Disability Services has two categories of membership, ‘Organisational’ and ‘Life’
National Disability Services Limited, National Office
Locked Bag 3002 DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600 33 Thesiger Court DEAKIN ACT 2600 Ph: 02 6283 3200 Fax: 02 6281 3488 Email: nds@nds.org.au Web: www.nds.org.au Victoria 10 / 369 Royal Parade PARKVILLE VIC 3052 Ph: 03 8341 4300 Fax: 03 8341 4333 Email: ndsvic@nds.org.a New South Wales GPO Box 2687, SYDNEY NSW 2001 Level 18, 1 Castlereagh Street (corner of Castlereagh and Hunter Streets) SYDNEY, NSW 2000 Ph: 02 9256 3111 Fax: 02 9256 3123 Email: ndsnsw@nds.org.au Queensland PO Box 893, LUTWYCHE QLD 4030 Suite 9, Level 4, Lutwyche City, Shopping Centre, 543 Lutwyche Road LUTWYCHE QLD 4030 Ph: 07 3357 4188 Fax: 07 3357 4288 Email: ndsqld@nds.org.au Western Australia PO Box 1428, OSBORNE PARK WA 6916 Unit 1, 59 Walters Drive, OSBORNE PARK WA 6017 Ph: 08 9242 5544 Fax: 08 9242 5044 Email: ndswa@nds.org.a ACT PO Box 146, DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600 33 Thesiger Court, DEAKIN ACT 2600 Ph: 02 6283 3217 Fax: 02 6283 3240 Email: ndsact@nds.org.a Northern Territory GPO Box 4521, DARWIN, NT 0801 43 Cavenagh Street, DARWIN NT 0800 Ph: 08 8941 0634 Fax: 08 8941 0636 Email: ndsnt@nds.org.au Tasmania 1/221 Macquarie Street, HOBART TAS 7004 Ph: 03 6223 6086 Fax: 03 6223 7290 Email: ndstas@nds.org.au South Australia PO Box 10466, ADELAIDE BC SA 5000 Building 4, Hilton Central, 38 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, MILE END SA 5031 Ph: 08 8354 0084 Fax: 08 8354 0028 Email: ndssa@nds.org.au People with Disability Australia Incorporated: A national peak disability rights and advocacy organisation. Our primary membership is made up of people with disability and organisations primarily constituted by people with disability. PWD also has a large associate membership of other individuals and organisations committed to the disability rights movement.
52 Pitt Street, Redfern New South Wales Office Hours: 9am – 5pm weekdays Website: www.pwd.org.au Phone: 02 9370 3100 Toll Free: 1800 422 015 Fax: 02 9318 1372 Email: pwd@pwd.org.au The Australian Government – Carers
Caring daily for someone with a disability, illness or medical condition is an important responsibility. There are payments and services to support people who provide full-time care to someone else. Website: www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/carers The Access City Hotline: is helping people to remove physical and sensory barriers to access in the ACT. The Hotline provides a comprehensive referral service for solving or easing access problems in the ACT. If you or someone you care about has encountered problems getting in or around structures, the Hotline is here to assist.
Access City Hotline: (02) 6257 3077 Postal Address: GPO Box 669, Canberra City, ACT 2601. Website: www.accesscity.org.au |
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Testimonial
Hi Dianne, Just wanted to thank you guys for being so helpful !!! We had a great trip and everything went very well. My client Stephen enjoyed it very it very much. Especially as my client has not been home in 22 years!!! .All the best Thank you Sascha Moodie St Supervisor,Yooralla, Victoria |
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