24 March 2010
Better Hearing Australia (Vic)
Better Hearing Australia (Victoria) is the only service in Victoria that provides free, independent and professional information and advice on managing hearing loss. We are a non-profit charity organisation funded by the state government.
www.betterhearing.org.au
24 March 2010
Companion Card (Vic)
Companion Card promotes the right of people with a disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at Victorian events and venues.
24 March 2010
Dept of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
Support for Job Seekers – People with disability or a mental health condition.
24 March 2010
Disability Services, DHS
Disability Services is a division of the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Our role is to fund providers across the non-government sector to deliver direct support and care to people with an intellectual, physical, sensory and neurological disability, and acquired brain injury in Victoria. The division also provides some care and support services to people with a range of disabilities.
24 March 2010
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. This Act makes disability discrimination unlawful and aims to promote equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities.
The Commission also has major responsibilities under the international Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights can be made to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
The Commission also performs a wide range of functions to assist individuals and organisations to understand their rights and meet their legal responsibilities.
We conduct public inquiries, negotiate disability guidelines and standards, support organisations to develop Sisability Action Plans and run community education programs.
24 March 2010
DiVine
DiVine is Victoria’s first online community for and by people with a disability. The site includes stories on a wide range of topics including new technology, policies, health challenges, online dating, accessible venues, as well as scuba diving. Members of the DiVine community can join in discussions, generate ideas and submit their own articles for publication on the site.
DiVine is published by the Victorian Government’s Office for Disability.
24 March 2010
National Disability Services (NDS)
National Disability Services is the Australian peak body for non-government disability services.
Through the provision of information, representation and policy advice, NDS promotes and advances services which support people with all forms of disability to participate in all domains of life.
24 March 2010
Carers Australia (Vic)
Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.
We are a not-for-profit incorporated association with a mixed core funding base mostly provided by the Victorian and Australian Governments.
We work closely with Carers Australia and the network of carer associations in each state and territory to improve the lives of carers throughout Australia.
Carer Advisory and Counselling Service: 1800 242 636 free call
24 March 2010
Action on Disability in Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
ADEC strives to empower people with a disability from non-english speaking backgrounds, their carers, and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community. ADEC is a state-wide organisation.
24 March 2010
Association for Children with a Disability
ACD is an information, support and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia.
ACD is an organisation is run by parents of children with a disability – most of our staff and committee are parents – so we know what it means to have a child with a disability. We cover all types of disability and are a non-profit organisation.
