ADACAS provides free advocacy and information to people in Canberra and on the South Coast of NSW living with disability, experiencing mental ill-health, older persons and their carers.
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Siblings Australia
Siblings Australia is a unique national organisation promoting better support for siblings of children and adults with disability. Siblings Australia provides direct support to siblings, offers education and support, empowering parents to support their children.
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Carers NSW
A directory to peer support groups for carers, including parents and carers of people with disability.
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Virtual Medical MyTime
Kindred offers Virtual Medical MyTime. Created specifically for parents and carers of children with disability, delay, or autism who also have medical needs, this peer group provides a safe space to share your hospital and healthcare experiences, seek advice, and find validation and healing.
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raisingchildren.net.au: support groups for parents of children with disability
In this raisingchildren.net.au video, parents of children with disability talk about getting help and support from other parents. Parents and disability professionals also share tips on finding a support group near you.
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Helping Minds
Helping minds offer mental health services including carer advocacy, counselling, and peer support.
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ACT Playgroups
ACT Playgroups is a passionate non-profit community organisation that supports all playgroups and the benefits which playgroups provide for families with young children across Australian Capital Territory.
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Imagining Home Peer Support Group
A group for family members of people with disability looking to support their transition to independent living.
