Organisations - Chronic, Disability |
| Access Brisbane This site replaces the series of Access Brisbane books and is "a guide to access and facilities for people with disabilities..." There are also stories and art depicting access, inclusion and living with a disability in Brisbane. Information covers most of Queensland. |
| Accessible Queensland A site providing tourist information for the disabled and/or their carers. There is information on wheelchair access to National Parks, major buildings and tourist attractions, toilets and transport, as well as information on respite, nursing, medical, pharmaceutical and medical aids services. |
| ACROD Queensland Division ACROD is the national industry association for disability services. The Queensland Division's homepage forms part of the web site of the national body. |
| Addiction search The focus of the site is on research, especially the kind that gives an overview of the addiction. These resources allow you to review the information efficiently, rather than having to wade through a plethora of information. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous Gold Coast Queensland Australia Includes details of local meetings, upcoming events, public information and AA Internt links. |
| Alzheimers Association of Queensland, Gold Coast Branch Inc Details the support services provided by the association to people with dementia and their families. Includes contact details. |
| Australasian College of Dermatologists Site includes information on Skin Cancer, Moles & Melanoma, Cosmetic Dermatology, Sun Protection, Children's Ares and Skin Disorders. Includes links to related useful sites. |
| Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society This WWW area is presented as a service to the international intensive/critical care community, under the auspices of ANZICS, the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Royal Brisbane Hospital and the University of Queensland. |
| Australian Huntington's Disease Association (Queensland) MISSION STATEMENT To have available and encourage the use of World Class Medical Resources, Social Support and Care Facilities for every sufferer, person at risk and carer of Huntington's disease. |
| Autism Association Queensland Offers education, therapy, residential and support services for children and adults with Autism. |
| BIAQ: The Brain Injury Association of Queensland "works with people with an acquired brain injury, families, carers, friends, service providers, government agencies, profession, professional bodies and the media to facilitate appropriate responses to the needs of people affected by acquired brain injury". Site sets out the aims, services, adovocay and membership and management details of the association as well as their accredited nationally recognised training programs. |
| Brisbane TPI Centre Homepage of the Brisbane TPI Centre gives contact details, the names of office bearers, and notice of meetings. |
| Cerebral Palsy : Australian Sport & Recreation Federation CPASRF "offers a competitive sports programme which includes many Paralympic Sports." This site describes their activities and resources; national headquarters are in Brisbane. |
| Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland Provides services to children and adults with cerebral palsy and related disabilities and their families who live in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. |
| Children's Liver Alliance Inc The Children's Liver Alliance Inc. offers support and services to families and friends of children with liver disease. Membership is free and is available for residents of Australia, New Zealand and surrounding areas. |
| CICADA Qld CICADA (Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association) is a self-help group providing information, encouragement and support to cochlear implantees, prospective implantees, their families, and any other interested persons. |
| Dementia Site offers links to a range of Australian and overseas sites relating to dementia. Includes associations, research centres and government bodies which produce a variety of resources such as fact sheets, guides, booklets and videos some of which are in community languages |
| Diabetes Australia-Queensland Diabetes Australia-Queensland is a member-based association and part of the national organisation, Diabetes Australia. |
| Drugarm DRUG-ARM (Drug Awareness and Relief Movement) is a non-government, non-profit, Queensland based organisation committed to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle without the use of unnecessary drugs. |
| Eating Disorders Association Source for information on eating disorders and stories from real people about real experiences. Also available at http://www.uq.net.au/eda/ |
| Ethnic Mental Health Program Program for non-english speaking background people in five Brisbane communities. Currently Chinese, Greek, Italian, Spanish-speaking and Vietnamese. |
| Far North Queensland Information Alliance Community based resource to network support groups and individuals and to provide an education and information service for parents who have a child with a disability. |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund The Fund provides "one-off grants to Queensland-based community organisations to assist these organisations to provide services and activities within their local communities." It is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the Club and Hotel industries, sourced from levies on gambling tax collections, except those from casinos. Formerly known as the Gaming Machine Community Benefit Fund. |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland With the support of the community the Association "provides services to blind and vision impaired Queenslanders free of charge." See the website for information on their programs. |
| Haemochromatosis Society Australia Inc. A Registered Non-Profit Organization. |
| HeadRoom Site provides "a range of mental health information to young people and the people who work with them. Information is organised according to different audiences (e.g, kids, family, GP's & professionals). Information is provided about some of the more common mental health problems that young people may experience. A range of links and references are provided for more detailed information." |
| Heart Support Australia. Brisbane Branch Heart Support Australia (HSA) is a support group made up of people with heart conditions. The web site of the Brisbane Branch provides information about its services, a newsletter, contact details, and heart web links. |
| Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Web site provides information on local Lifeline services and special events, contacts, and link to Lifeline Australia. |
| ME/CFS Society of Queensland Incorporated The ME/CFS Society was established to assist those with chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis. Its website provides information about the disease, lists the services the Society offers, and gives contact details, and links to related sites. |
| Melanoma Foundation The site offers information about the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. |
| Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland Inc. Much information about Motor Neurone Disease to help sufferers to cope together with their relatives and friends. |
| Multicap Multicap (formerly Multiple Handicapped Association of Qld Inc) "was set up as a voluntary, community organisation in 1962 to provide support and specialist disability services to people with disabilities and their families." |
| Myasthenia Gravis Association of Queensland Inc. All information is provided for self education, and/or for information purposes only. |
| Myasthenics of Australia Assoc Inc (MOA) Website of Myasthenics of Australia Association (MOA), the Australian support group for sufferers of the autoimmune disease Myasthenia gravis. Website includes information on the disease, registration and contact details, and links. |
| New Southeasters index Queensland volunteers website. Incorporates list of fire brigades, news and events,chat rooms and other related sections. |
| Pakti An arts organisation on the Sunshine Coast focusing on "accessible arts practice", such as including the disabled in community arts projects. Their conferences, held every two years, cover community and cultural issues and the performing arts. |
| Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Queensland Inc. Information page including contact details on facilities in Brisbane and North Queensland. Includes Paraview the association's newsletter. |
| Parkinson's Queensland Inc. Parkinson's Queensland delivers services state-wide to people afflicted with Parkinson's disease, their families and carers. |
| Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) An independent, community-based systems advocacy organisation for people with disability. Also provides individual legal advocacy for people with disability. |
| Queensland AIDS Council "The Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC) is a community-based organisation responsible for providing education, advocacy and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS in Queensland." |
| Queensland Blind Association Lists services, concessions, products, resources and more. |
| Queensland Fragile X Association The Association supports families diagnosed with fragile X syndrome, and assists in educating professionals about it. Their site includes information about the syndrome and the Association, plus useful links and contacts. |
| Queensland Renal Association Inc The Queensland Renal Association is a statewide registered charity with a mission to provide quality support services to people with renal disease and their families. |
| Queensland Stoma Association Inc "a non-profit, charitable organisation providing support to people who have had radical bowel or bladder surgery resulting in an ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy, usually as a result of Inflammatory Bowel Disease or cancer." Includes membership, contact and location details and form or email supply requests for stoma appliances approved by the Australian Commonwealth Health Insurance Commission. |
| Queensland Wattle League "A community based organization providing services to people with Psychiatric and/or Developmental Disabilities." Includes information on programs and support services. |
| Relationships Australia in Queensland Site describes the counselling, mediation, violence prevention and problem gambling services of the organisation as well as courses on offer. |
| Stroke Association of Queensland "To empower people who have survived a "Brain Attack" (Stroke) - their families and carers in Queensland and beyond, to enjoy a better quality of life through information, support and advocacy". Site describes the aims and activities of the association and includes the contact details of useful organisations, the location of stroke support groups throughout Queensland and the full text of their fact sheets and their newsletter, Stroke Report. |
| The Australian Lung Foundation Level 1,473 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche, Brisbane "Information for both healthcare professionals and the community, provided by the Australian Lung Foundation to assist the relief of people suffering from lung disease, and to promote better lung health." |
| The Psoriasis Association Inc "A self-funded community service group based on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, whose objectives are the better quality of life for those with psoriasis and for their immediate family and friends." Ph: 5599 1166 Email: info@psoriasis.org.au |
| WWILD-SVP A service that works alongside women with intellectual and learning disabilities in the area of sexual violence prevention. |
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