SHUT OUT: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
National Disability Strategy Consultation Report prepared by the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council.
Open Shut Out ReportVictorian Disability Services Commissioner (DSC)
Disability Services Commissioner (DSC) works with people with a disability to resolve complaints about disability service providers, and we work with disability service providers to improve outcomes for people with a disability.
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Disability Services Commissioner (DSC) works with people with a disability to resolve complaints about disability service providers, and we work with disability service providers to improve outcomes for people with a disability.
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RIAC provides advocacy assistance to people with disabilities and Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islanders. An advocate may speak on your behalf, write a letter with you, assist you to understand and resolve problems and / or complaints, sit by you in meetings to provide support and assist with decision, gather information about other agencies and services that may be of interest to you, provide referrals, and assist you to advocate for yourself.
Open RIAC WebsiteBendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC)
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative was established on January 21, 2001. Founded by Joanne Badke and Raylene Harradine, BDAC was created after the loss of Bendigo’s Aboriginal primary health service
Open BDAC WebsiteLoddon Campaspe Multicultural Service Inc
LCMS is a not-for-profit organisation supporting migrants and refugees to build new lives in regional Victoria. We promote and celebrate our region’s rich diversity, multiculturalism and multi-faiths.
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Arts Access Australia (AAA) is the peak national body for arts and disability. Have a look through our website for news, connections and information about the vibrant Australian arts and disability sector.
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Find information about programs and services to support people with disability and their families and carers.
Open Disability Online WebsiteBendigo Regional YMCA After School Program
Bendigo Regional YMCA After School Care program has been designed with a focus on having fun while learning new skills, making new friends and engaging in new experiences. Children can get involved in a range of activities and learn important social skills in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
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VALID is an award-winning organization that has been at the forefront of advocating for people with a disability in Victoria since 1994. Over that time, we have developed training tools, information and resources to help empower people with disability and their families. More recently we’ve extended our training programs and workshops to service providers
Department of Health – Home and Community Care (HACC)
Victoria's ageing and aged care agenda supports policy, programs and services to meet the needs of an increasing number of older Victorians
Open HACC WebsiteGay and Lesbian Health Victoria
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV) is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health and wellbeing policy and resource unit. GLHV is funded by the Victorian Government and sits within the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), La Trobe University.
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Val's Café was established in 2009, as a project seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people. Central to this aim is creating safe and inclusive services that recognise and value older LGBTI people. This is achieved by working directly with service providers to foster an understanding of the unique histories and experiences of older LGBTI people.
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