Regional Disability Advocacy Service is a non-government, non-for-profit that assists people with disability living in North East Victoria and Southern NSW. They provide free and independent advocacy services to ensure equality of rights and increased integration into the community.
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National Disability Advocacy Program
National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) provides people with disability access to effective advocacy support. This support works to promote and protect the rights of people with disability by helping to remove barriers to their full and equal participation in the community.
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Illawarra Advocacy
Illawarra Advocacy provides free advocacy services including support with NDIS, abuse and neglect, discimination, accomodation, health, and education.
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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.
