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ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc.
ADDult is a non-funded voluntary organisation established to address the needs of adults with ADHD and other related conditions, and their families.
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Advocacy Tasmania Inc. (ATI)
Advocacy Tasmania Inc. (ATI) is an independent, non-government organisation that has provided advocacy services across Tasmania to older people, and people with disabilities, since 1990. The organisat...
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Advocacy: What organisations provide information and advocacy for students?
The Australasian Network of Students with Disability (ANSWD) is a network of tertiary students with disabilities from each state of Australia and throughout New Zealand, who acknowledge the imp...
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AHEAD: (Association on Higher Education and Disability) - US
The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is a membership organisation for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality support services to serve ...
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Australian Association of Special Education Inc. (AASE)
The Australian Association of Special Education Inc. (AASE) is a broad-based non-categorical association concerned with all who have special education needs.
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Australian Disability Parking Scheme
The Australian Disability Parking Permit will be recognised in all States and Territories. In some States and Local Government Areas, separate parking permits may be provided for specific purposes whi...
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Case Study - Training and Recruitment of Support Staff [ doc: 417 KB ]
A case study written by staff of the Disability Liaison Unit at the University of Melbourne. The study discusses the following issue and their solutions to it: Students with vision impairments requir...
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Consulting with people with disability
Consultation is an essential and valuable part of the development of policy, programs and services. Consultations should provide an opportunity for members of the university community to express ...
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CRS Australia
CRS Australia is a provider of disability employment and assessment services to people with a disability, injury or health condition. They work in partnership with employers to find staff and provide...
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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Improving the lives of Australians by helping to build the capacity and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Individuals - Seniors, Disabilities, Carers, Youth, Women; Families and Ch...
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Department of Human Services, Victoria
Provides information for people with disabilities, in Victoria and links to resources and organisations.
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Disability Care and Support: Inquiry report
The Government asked the Productivity Commission to examine reform of disability support services because we believe that the system we have today is not delivering the kind of care and support Austra...
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Disability Employment Services (DES)
DES (Disability Employment Services) (formerly Disability Employment Network - DEN) provides job seekers with disability, injury or health condition. DES has two parts: Disability Management Service ...
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Disability Employment Services: Providers
Searchable list of providers of Disability Employment Services in Australia.
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Disability Lifestyles: Study options - TAFE, University or .... ?
The Disability Lifestyles information and communication website brings a different focus on issues of major interest to people with disabilities. It aims to act as a bridge between rehabilitation and ...
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Disability Services Australia
Disability Services Australia (DSA) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides essential community support, employment and training services to enhance the lives of people with a disability each y...
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DiVine: a community for and by people with disability
DiVine (was Disability Online) aims to provide people with a disability, their families and carers with access to online disability related information across governments and the non-government sector...
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Documentation Requirements for Disability or Health Conditions
The DDA and Disability Standards for Education allow for detailed assessment that might include an independent expert assessment in order to determine what adjustments are necessary fo...
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Employment Services Assessments (ESAts)
An Employment Services Assessment helps work out the type of employment service or other assistance that can best help you to prepare for, find and maintain work. This information will help us work o...
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Funding the provision of personal care in education & training
Funding responsibility for the provision of personal care generates a lot of discussion amongst tertiary disability practitioners. For instance does a university have any responsibility for fund...
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JobAccess
JobAccess is an information and advice service funded by the Australian Government. It offers practical workplace solutions for people with disability and their employers. The information on JobAcces...
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Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (Spring 2011) - (US)
This issue of JPED includes articles on: The iEvaluate OSD Guidelines and Exemplars: A Disability Services Evaluation Tool; Experiences of Young Women with Disabilities at a Canadian University; An Ex...
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Learning Disability: What community support is available for students?
Learning Disability advocacy and support groups can be found in each State:-
-- Australian Capital Territory-- New South Wales-- Northern Territory-- Queensland-- South Australia-- Tasmania-- Victo...
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Livewire.org.au
Livewire provides free, safe and fun online communities for families affected by a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.
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Mental Health Services in Australia
This website has been developed by the Mental Health and Palliative Care Unit at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The development of the website is in response to recognition in ...