Organisation

Description

Phone

Website or Email

NSW Disability Advocacy & Information Services

Central Coast Disability Network

Individual Advocacy; Disability Services Directory

02 4324 2355  

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Citizen Advocacy Western Sydney Inc

Citizen Advocacy is a community organisation which asks ordinary members of the community to advocate on behalf of someone who has an intellectual disability.

02 9893 8210

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City and Inner West Disability Advocacy (CIWDA)

Advocacy service which aims to promote, protect and secure the rights and interests of people with disability and their families and carers living in the local government areas of Ashfield, Canada Bay, Leichhardt, Marrickville and Sydney City.

02 9212 2020

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Disability & Aged Information Service Inc - DAISI

A free information service providing information and referral on services available for seniors & people of all ages with disabilities in Northern NSW .

02 6622 8002

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Disability Advocacy Network Inc (DAN)

Provides a range of advocacy service for people who have a disability, their family and carers.

02 6921 9225

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Disability Advocacy NSW Inc (DA) Newcastle 

Provide advice, assistance and advocacy for people with a disability and their family or carers.

02 4927 0111

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Family Advocacy

Statewide, community based organisation which is concerned with the needs, interest & rights of people who have a developmental disability.

02 9869 0866  

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IDEAS Regional

IDEAS Metropolitan

Information and referral service for people with disabilities (physical, intellectual, sensory, psychiatric,genetic and age related disabilities).

1800 029 904

02 9657 1796

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Indigenous Disability Advocacy Service (IDAS)

Service for indigenous people, their families and carers. IDAS assists people who have been unfairly treated, or need help with a major decision.

02 9687 7688

Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS)

Community legal centre in NSW for people with intellectual disability

02 9318 0144; 1800 666 611

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Illawarra Citizen Advocacy Inc

Recruits citizens from the general community to act as advocates on behalf of individuals with an intellectual disability or multiple disabilities.

02 4229 4064 

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Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)

Peak body for people from a non-English speaking background with disability, their families and carers in NSW.

02 9891 6400; 1800 629 072

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Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN)

Provides a state-wide voice for people with physical disability in NSW.

02 9552 1606; 1800 688 831

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Self Advocacy Sydney Inc

An advocacy organisation provide information and training for people with intellectual disability. It is run by and for people with intellectual disability.

02 9622 3005

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Side by Side Advocacy

Community based citizen advocacy program. Matches people with intellectual disability with a citizen from the local community, Ryde and Hunters Hill LGAs.

02 9808 5500  

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National Disability Advocacy Services

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)

Australian Council of Social Service is the National peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia .

02 9310 4844

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National Council on Intellectual Disability (NCID)

National association representing people with intellectual disability, their families and carers.

02 9296 4400

www.ncid.org.au

National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)

The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) is the national peak organisation representing the rights and interests of people from non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability, their families and carers throughout Australia .

02 9687 8933 

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People with Disability Australia (PWD)

People with Disability Australia Inc is a national, non-government, cross disability rights and advocacy organization.

02 9370 3100  

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Women with Disabilities Australia

Peak national voice for the needs and rights of women with disabilities.

03 6244 8288

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NSW Government Agencies

Anti-Discrimination Board

Administers the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 which specifies that discrimination on the grounds of: race, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), age (including compulsory retirement), marital status, homosexuality, disability, transgender, carer's responsibilities (in employment only) is unlawful in the areas of: employment, public education, provision of goods and services, registered clubs, accommodation.

02 9268 5555

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Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care (DADHC)

NSW government agency providing funding and services for people with disability in NSW. Intake, assessment and referral available in regional areas throughout NSW.

02 8270 2000 (Central Office)

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Department of Community Services (DOCS)

Help, protect and care for children and young people and support their families.

02 8303 7600 

www.community.nsw.gov.au

Disability Council of NSW

The Council comprises representation from consumers and advises the State and Commonwealth Governments on issues relating to people with disabilities, families and carers.

02 9211 2866

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Legal Aid NSW

Gives free legal advice and assistance.

02 9219 5000

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

NSW Department of Education & Training

Provides funding, policy and services on education in NSW. Disability Programs facilitates, monitors, develops and reports on a range of programs for people with disability in the education system in NSW.

02 9561 8000

www.det.nsw.gov.au

NSW Ombudsman

Handling of complaints on the provision of community services in NSW and handling complaints about abuse.

02 9286 1000; 1800 451 524

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Australian Government Agencies

Centrelink

Centrelink delivers services, programs and payments for Australian government departments.

131 021  

www.centrelink.gov.au

Commonwealth Carelink

Commonwealth Carelink centres provide up to date information on aged care services, disability services, eg: nursing homes, respite, homecare, transport, hospitals, etc.

1800 052 222

www.commonwealthcarelink.health.gov.au

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) - NSW

Federal Government Department that manages a contracted employment service and provides information and advice for people who need assistance with federal wages and conditions of employment.

www.dewr.gov.au

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

Commonwealth Government policies and programs to promote and encourage employment opportunities and income security for people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups.

www.facsia.gov.au

Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission (HEREOC)

The function of the Commission is to receive and conciliate complaints, conduct inquiries and research as well as provide educational programs to promote human rights.

1300 656 419

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NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre (DDLC)

Community legal service for people with disabilities who want to complain about disability discrimination.

02 9310 7722; 1800 800 708

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Useful Websites

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Provides information on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , services and training in autism spectrum disorders.

02 8977 8300 

1800 069 978

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Brain Injury Association

Peak non- government organisation representing people who have had a brain injury and their carers and friends living in NSW.

02 9868 5261  

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Carers NSW

Peak body for carers in NSW.

02 9280 4744

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Down Syndrome NSW Inc

The Association is a Parent Supported Association dedicated to the aim of encouraging people with Down Syndrome to take their place in the community, living fulfilled, useful and contributive lives.

02 9683 4333

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Mental Health Coordinating Council

Peak body representing non-government mental health organisations in NSW. Services include advocacy, policy advice and development and information dissemination and training.

02 9555 8388  

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NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS)

NCOSS is the peak body for the social and community services sector in NSW. They work towards achieving social justice in NSW.

02 9211 2599   

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Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD)

TAD is a voluntary non-profit making organisation which aims to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and those caring for them through the application of technology.

02 9808 2022

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