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| Ability Incorporated Advocacy Service |
30 Tamar St PO Box 626, Ballina NSW 2478 Trains people with disabilities as to their rights & responsibilities; supports people in individual advocacy issues; works closely with other support services; advocacy workshops. Acts as a referral service. Email |
02 6686 3899 |
| Toll free | 1800 657 961 | |
| Anti-Discrimination Board |
Level 4, 181 Lawson Street Redfern, NSW 2016 A State Government body, which handles discrimination complaints on a variety of grounds including disability. Provides education and information about anti-discrimination legislation. Web Site |
1800 670 812 |
| Arthritis Foundation |
64 Kippax Street PO Box 370, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 Provides advice, education programs and information on the management of arthritis. Local Secretary Janet Tapian 6584 0270 Email |
1800 011 041 |
| Asthma Foundation |
82-86 Pacific Highway St. Leonards, NSW 2065 Information and counselling on managing asthma. Literature available & assistance to support groups and branches throughout NSW. Email |
02 9906 3233 |
| Aussie Beach Wheelchair (Port Macquarie Council) | Beach wheelchair is for use on Town Beach and is located there. Bookings to be made in advance by contacting Councils Surf Life Guard. Avail during SLS duties. | 0419 167 073 |
| Brain Injury Association of NSW Inc. |
17 Macquarie Road, Auburn Assists people who suffer brain injury. Providing advocacy, lobbying, referral, information and community development. |
1800 802 840 Fax 02 9749 5608 |
| Citizen Advocacy NSW |
Suite 601, 35 Spring Street PO Box 628, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022 Development and support of citizen advocacy groups promoting the rights and interests of people with intellectual disabilities. |
02 9369 2411 |
| Community Services Commission | 1800 060 409 | |
| Community Services Tribunal |
1800 060 410 Fax 02 9233 3283 |
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| Community Visitors Scheme | 1800 060 409 | |
| Dept. of Ageing, Disability & Home Care (DADHC) | Gordon St PM | 6588 3150 |
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Dept. of Community Services Complaints |
Locked Bag 16, Strawberry Hills NSW | |
| Council For Intellectual Disability |
Suite 3 / 3rd Floor 22-36 Mountain St., Broadway, Sydney Email |
1800 424 065 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
125 Crystal Street PO Box 608, Petersham NSW 2049 People with Cystic Fibrosis and their families. |
02 9564 2744 |
| Deaf Society Of NSW |
Piccardi Centre, 1st Floor, 123-125 King Street Newcastle, NSW 2300 Hearing impaired access to counselling, support services, information and interpreter referral services by phone. Email |
4929 7494 or TTY 4929 7975 |
| Department of Ageing, Disabilities & Home Care |
Suite 607/211 Moonee St Coffs Harbour Web Site |
(02) 6658 0727 Fax 02 6658 0720 |
| Service Access System Info Line | 1800 245 611 | |
| Disability Advocacy NSW Inc. | Suite 3, Level 1, 408 King St, Newcastle West Advocacy service for people with a disability and their carers www.da.org.au | 1300 365 085 |
| Disability Complaints Service |
52 Pitt Street Redfern, NSW 2000 Provide persons with a disability and their carer/advocate with independent, confidential advice and advocacy regarding infringement of rights. |
1800 424 007 |
| TTY | 318 2138 | |
| Disability Complaints Unit |
2nd Floor, 333 Kent St., Sydney, NSW 2000 A confidential complaints service for people with disabilities funded by the Department of Human Services & Health. |
1800 048 998 1800 422 015 |
| Disability Information Service |
218-232 Molesworth St. PO Box 594, Lismore, NSW 2480 Information enables informed decisions, gives choice, and empowers people with disabilities on issues affecting their lives. Email |
1800 800 340 |
| Down Syndrome Association |
31 O’Connell St, Parramatta NSW 2151 PO Box 2356, North Parramatta NSW 1750 Support for families who have a member with Down Syndrome. Offers a range of information, library & 24 hour phone support. Email Website |
02 9683 4333 |
| Epilepsy Association |
Suite 8 Oxford Place, 44-46 Oxford Street, Epping NSW 2121 Po Box 879, Epping NSW 1710 For people with epilepsy and their families. Counselling, support, advocacy, employment advice and community education. Email Web Site |
1300 366 162 |
| (Local Contact) | 6559 7395 | |
| Guardianship Board |
Level 3, 2a Rowntree Street Balmain, NSW 2041 A legal tribunal to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Can appoint Guardians or Financial Managers. Email Web Site |
1800 463 928 |
| Guide Dog NSW & ACT |
3/62 Moonee St, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 To provide orientation & mobility training to people who are blind or have low vision, as well as information, and / or workshops for families and service providers. Web Site |
6652 7424 Fax 6651 4082 |
| Healthcare Complaints Commission |
Level 5, 28-36 Foveaux St. Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Email Web Site |
1800 043 159 |
| Hastings District Respite Care. Inc |
P.O. Box 5709, Port Macquarie. NSW 2444 A community service providing support for children and adults with a disability and their families
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02 6581 4544 |
| Human Rights Equal Opportunities Commission | 1800 021 199 | |
| IDEAS |
PO Box 479, Tumut, NSW 2720 Information relating to disability such as accommodation, support services and entitlements. Email |
1800 029 904 |
| Independent Living Centre |
600 Victoria Road PO Box 706, Ryde, NSW 2112 Provides information on products, suppliers, cost and availability. Occupational therapists are on staff. Email |
1800 800 523 |
| Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) |
Suite 2C, 199 Regent St, Redfern 2016 Provides advice on the rights of people with an intellectual disability. |
1800 666 611 02 9318 0144 |
| Lupus Assoc. of NSW Inc |
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Wicks Rd. PO Box 89 North Ryde, NSW 2113 Promotes understanding of Lupus and offers psychological, social, emotional & counselling support to members. Contact: Leslie McAllister |
02 9878 6055 Fax 02 9878 6049 |
| Free call | 1800 802 088 | |
| Mid North Coast Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre |
2/9 River St, Macksville 2447
Provides support to carers who look after a relative or friend with a
disability, chronic, mental or terminal illness or who are frail aged.
Provides information on respite options, help with planned or emergency
respite.
Email
www.carer-respite.org
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1800 059 059 24 hrs / 7 days
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| Free call | 1800 059 059 | |
| Office of the Public Guardian & Protective Commissioner |
Levels 14-16 Castlereagh St. Sydney, NSW 2000 |
1800 451 510 |
| Ombudsman NSW |
3rd Floor, 580 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Deals with complaints about govt. services. Email
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02 9286 1000 or 1800 451 524 TTY 9264 8050 |
| People With Disabilities NSW |
52 Pitt Street, Redfern PO Box 666, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2000 |
1800 422 015 |
| Royal Blind Society of NSW |
23 Gordon St., PO Box 1401 Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Assessment service to the Hastings, follow-up support services, rehabilitation & training. |
02 6651 1863 |
| SEETEC |
Suite 4, 1 Duke Street Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Assessment, information and training, Guide Dogs, workshops on vision impairment to families and service providers. |
02 6652 7424 |
| SPELD |
129 Greenwich Rd., Greenwich PO Box 94, Mosman, NSW 2088 Support/education for people with learning difficulties. |
02 9906 2977 |
| Taxi Subsidy Scheme |
PO Box 300, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Travel by taxi for half fare. Application forms (G.P. assessment essential) available from taxi services and Community Transport Office. |
02 9549 3753 |
| Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) | Modification to equipment by volunteers, if no commercially suitable product is available. Library with technical reference materials. www.tadnsw.org.au johnbrumby@bigpond.com | 1300 663 243 |
| The Spastic Centre of NSW |
252 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 Provides support and services to people with cerebral palsy and their families. |
4732 2700 |
| Arthritis Foundation | 6582 0374 | |
| CASPERS | Country Autistic Support | 6581 2712 |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 6585 3501 | |
| Downs Syndrome | Early intervention services | 6583 8238 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Conducts fundraising activities | 6559 6787 |
| Hastings Headway | 6581 0180 | |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 6651 2505 | |
| Parkinson's Support Group | 6584 0212 | |
| Royal Blind Society (Friends Of) | 6651 1863 or 6584 9626 | |
| Schizophrenia Fellowship | 6582 5592 | |
| Spastic Council | 6583 2341 | |
| Stroke Support (Day Hosp.) | (Occupational Therapy) | 6580 1126 or 6581 2000 |
| Visually Impaired | 6583 5431 | |