Ablecare
Ablecare provides a functional wholistic programme that aims to improve
ability and the effects of a range of health problems and disabilities.
Early intervention and ongoing therapy and program supports are offered for all ages.
PO Box 81
ARANA HILLS QLD 4054
Ph: (07) 3355 7979
Fax: (07) 3354 2191
Email: ablecare@ablecare.com.au
Web: www.ablecare.com.au
Access Arts Queensland
Access Arts Inc is a member based organisation established in 1983 to ensure people with a
disability had access to the arts and cultural experiences of their choosing. Individual
ambitions may differ but the aim of our company to achieve Access to Success in the Arts
for our members has not wavered.
Level 1, Stores Building
119 Lamington Street
NEW FARM QLD 4005
Ph: (07) 33586200 or 1300663651
Fax: (07) 33586211
Email: info@accessarts.org.au
Web: www.accessarts.org.au
Access Community Housing Association
Access Community Housing Association is a not-for-profit agency, helping people with psychiatric
disabilities make the transition from shelters and hospitals to independent living. The service
provides safe, affordable housing and support services and advocates for the rights of people to
live without fear or stigma.
PO Box 7381
CAIRNS QLD 4870
Ph: (07) 40316733
Fax: (07) 40316008
Web: http://cairns.cisci.org.au
Access For All
Access For All is a community group established to ensure equitable and dignified access to
all premises and facilities whether private or public, to all members of the community. They
offer advice to people who are building or planning to build a new building.
37 Cove Boulevard
RIVER HEADS QLD 4655
Ph/Fax: (07) 4125 7771
Email: accessforall@bigpond.com
Web: www.accessforall.org.au
Access Recreation Inc
Access Recreation hosts recreational avenues for people with disabilities 5yrs and above.
They seek to create an atmosphere where people feel valued and respected.
PO Box 1146
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
Ph: (07) 4922 7151
Fax: (07) 4922 5412
Email: enquiries@accessrec.org.au
Web: www.accessrec.org.au
ACROD Queensland
ACROD is the national industry association for disability service providers. ACROD works to
increase the capacity of its members to operate effectively and efficiently and influence
public policy so that it is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities.
PO Box 893
LUTWYCHE QLD 4030
Ph: (07) 3357 4188
Fax: (07) 3357 4288
Email: acrodqld@acrod.org.au
Web: www.acrod.org.au
Allergy, Sensitivity & Environmental Health Association (Qld)
ASEHA is a voluntary community organisation giving support to people with allergy, food intolerance,
yeast sensitivity, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
PO Box 96
MARGATE QLD 4019
Ph: (07) 3284 8742
Fax: (07) 3284 8742
Email: asehaqld@powerup.com.au
Web: www.asehaqld.org.au
Alzheimer's Association of Queensland
The Alzheimer's Association of Queensland is Queensland's leading not-for- profit community organisation
whose primary aim is to help maintain the quality of life for people diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers.
7 Eveleigh Street
WOOLOOWIN QLD 4030
Ph: 07 3857 4043 or Freecall 1800 639 331 (24 hr)
Fax: 07 3857 3693
Email: helpline@alzheimersonline.org
Web: www.alzheimersonline.org
Amputees Advisory Association Inc
The Amputees Advisory Association provides information and advice to amputees, their families and
carers. Support provided includes: advice on rehabilitation; advice on benefits and allowances;
information on types of prosthesis; social and recreation activities; hospital visits.
PO Box 966
RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
Ph: (07) 5532 9325
Fax: (07) 5577 3131
Animal Assisted Therapy Australia Inc (AATA)
AATA provides services to people with disabilities and their carers, as well as professionals who
work in the disability and health care fields. We do this by providing highly trained Assistance
Dogs, including Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities, Hearing Dogs for people who are
hearing impaired and Therapy Dogs for people with many other types of disabilities, as well as Facility
dogs which work in Special Schools and other group settings.
PO Box 351
THE GAP QLD 4061
Ph: (07) 3300 9390
Fax: (07) 3300 9385
Email: info@therapydogs.org.au
Web: www.therapydogs.org.au
Arthritis Queensland (AQ)
Arthritis Queensland (AQ) is a Public Benevolent Institution recognised as the representative body
for people with arthritis in Queensland. AQ provides information, education, elevates standards of
care at the political, social, scientific and health professional levels and fosters relevant research.
PO Box 2121
WINDSOR QLD 4030
Ph: (07) 38574200 or 1800 011 041
Fax: (07) 3857 4099
Email: info@arthritis.org.au
Web: www.arthritis.org.au
Association of Australian Assistance Dogs (NQ) Inc
The Association of Australian Assistance Dogs (NQ) Inc. [ASDOGS (NQ) Inc.] is an organization set up
to bring the benefits of trained Assistance Dogs to people with disabilities living in Far North Queensland.
PO Box 2052
MAREEBA QLD 4880
Email: emeraldend@austarnet.com.au
Web: www.asdogsnq.org
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI) Queensland Inc.
Providing support services for families and friends of people with mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.
PO Box 248
NEW FARM QLD 4005
Ph: (07) 3254 1881 or 1800 35 1881 (24hr)
Email: info@arafmiqld.org
Web: www.arafmi.org.au
Aspergers Syndrome Support Network (Qld) Inc (ASSN)
The ASSN (Qld) Inc provides support to parents, families, carers, and siblings as well as to children,
adolescents and adults with Asperger Syndrome.
PO Box 159
VIRGINIA QLD 4014
Ph: (07) 3865 2911
Fax: (07) 3865 2838
Email: office@asperger.asn.au
Web: www.asperger.asn.au
Asthma Foundation of Queensland
The Asthma Foundation of Queensland has been providing services to people with asthma for over
40 years. Every day the Asthma Education Hotline links people with our trained asthma educators
who give free asthma information and non-diagnostic advice, as well as information packages tailored
to each individual's needs.
PO Box 394
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
Ph: (07) 3252 7677
Fax: (07) 3257 1080
Email: info@asthmaqld.org.au
Web: www.asthmaqld.org.au
Attention Deficit Disorder Association of Queensland (ADDAQ)
ADDAQ is an information and support service for ADD/ADHD. The service is self funded and operated by volunteers.
PO Box 1661
MILTON QLD 4064
Ph: 07 33683977
Email: addaq@addaq.org.au
Web: www.addaq.org.au
Australian Huntington Disease Association (Qld) Inc
The mission of the AHDA Qld is to provide professional support and advocacy for all persons affected by Huntington's
Disease in Queensland. Support services offered by the Association include a Welfare and Counselling Service, Day
Respite Program, Respite Holidays, Family Meetings (operating in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Mackay and Townsville)
and an Education Program.
PO Box 635
ANNERLEY QLD 4103
Ph: 07 33918833
Fax: 07 3391 0443
Email: enquiries@qahda.com
Web: www.qahda.com
Autism Queensland
Autism Queensland (AQ) was formed by a group of parents and families and professionals working with people
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). AQ is a not for profit association that provides educational, therapy,
support and training services to people with ASD, their families and people working with them. Any person in
Queensland with a diagnosis of autism, ASD or Asperger Syndrome from a medical specialist is eligible for
support from AQ. Autism Queensland aims to provide educational, therapy, support and training services to
children and adults with autism, autism spectrum disorder and Asperger syndrome, their families and people
working with them.
PO Box 363
SUNNYBANK QLD 4109
Ph: 07 3273 0000
Fax: 07 3273 8306
Email: mailbox@autismqld.com.au
Web: www.autismaus.com.au
Brain Injury Association of Queensland
The Brain Injury Association of Queensland is the peak disability organisation in Queensland for
those living with acquired brain injury. The Association coordinates a range of services for people
with a head injury, carers, family members and professionals throughout Queensland.
PO Box 1519
MILTON QLD 4064
Ph: 07 3367 1049 or 1800 673 074
Fax: 07 3367 1053
Email: biaq@biaq.com.au
Web: www.biaq.com.au
Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland is dedicated to supporting carers in Queensland through: the provision of information
and support; community development and counselling. Carers Queensland is also committed to advancing the
recognition of the role of carers through ongoing advocacy, negotiation and communication with Government
(at all levels), Service Providers and other Community Agencies.
PO Box 51
CAMP HILL QLD 4152
Ph: (07) 3843 1401
Fax: (07) 3843 1403
Email: infosupport@carersqld.asn.au
Web: www.carersqld.asn.au
Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
The mission of the Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland is to provide quality services and supports which will
enable and empower people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities to create and access opportunities to
lead valued lives as respected and equal members of society within their family and community.
PO Box 386
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3358 8003
Fax: 07 3254 1291
Email: exec@cplqld.org.au
Web: www.cplqld.org.au
Citizen Advocacy
Citizen Advocacy is a community-based program which aims to recognize, promote and protect the rights and
interests of people with intellectual disabilities. This is achieved through finding and supporting individuals
(Advocates) from the local community, who are prepared to act voluntarily to make a positive difference to
the life of a person with the disability who may be isolated, face difficult challenges, or be at risk.
Capricorn Citizen Advocacy
3/118 George Street
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
Ph: 07 4922 0299
Email: citizen@irock.com.au
Citizen Advocacy Sunshine Coast
PO Box 160
WOOMBYE QLD 4559
Ph: 07 5442 2524
Web: www.citizenadvocacy.com
Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) Queensland
The Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) is a not-for-profit national organisation with branches or
representatives in each State and Territory. Its membership is made up of people with incontinence problems,
plus nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals and doctors who work in this area of health.
Suite 86, Level 4 Sandford Jackson Bldg
Chasely Street
AUCHENFLOWER QLD 4066
Ph: (07) 3876 7272
Fax: (07) 3871 1128
Email: chrismaher@urogynaecology.com.au
Web: www.continence.org.au
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
The Mission of Cystic Fibrosis Queensland is: to meet the needs and enhance the quality of life of
Queenslanders with Cystic Fibrosis. Services provided by CFQ include: information and education;
counselling; support groups; financial support in crisis situations; community information; advocacy;
supply of equipment to individuals and hospitals; referral to hospital and community services; outreach
to regional centres; liaison and support to health service providers; annual family activities.
PO Box 2245
CHERMSIDE CENTRE QLD 4032
Ph: (07) 3359 8000 or 1800 670 990
Fax: (07) 3359 3380
Email: admin@cysticfibrosisqld.org.au
Web: www.cysticfibrosisqld.org.au
Diabetes Australia-Queensland (DAQ)
Diabetes Australia-Queensland (DAQ) provides information on how people with diabetes,
pre-diabetes, and those affected by it can access services and advice on diabetes management in their area.
DAQ seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle and education for the community about diabetes, its management,
risks and prevention.
GPO Box 9824
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: 1300 136 588
Email: info@daq.org.au
Web: www.daq.org.au
Down Syndrome Association of Queensland (DSAQ)
The Mission of the DSAQ Inc. is to support, advocate for and empower Queensland children and
adults with Down syndrome so they can be valued and contributing members of the community, as is their right.
PO Box 3223
STAFFORD QLD 4053
Ph: (07) 3356 6655
Fax: (07) 3856 2687
Email: dsa.qld@uq.net.au
Web: http://dsaq.org.au
Eating Disorders Association Inc (Qld)
The Eating Disorders Association Inc (Qld) is a non-discriminatory, non-profit organisation. The
EDA Inc (Qld) aims to improve the intervention, education and support for all people affected by
eating disorders, to raise community awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of these disorders,
and to work toward the prevention of eating disorders in our society.
53 Railway Tce,
MILTON QLD 4064,
Ph: (07) 3876 2500
Fax: (07) 3511 6959
Email: eda.inc@uq.net.au
Web: www.eda.org.au/documents/start.html
Freidreichs Ataxia Network
Friedreich's Ataxia Network was established to provide support to current and newly diagnosed FA patients.
The organisation has a wealth of information including details of doctors specialising in FA treatment.
PO Box 459
CHERMSIDE SOUTH QLD 4032
Ph: 07 32564993
Email: cathy@fan.asn.au
Web: www.fan.asn.au
Haemophilia Foundation Queensland (HFQ)
Haemophilia Foundation Australia (HFA) represents people and their families with
haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder, other related bleeding disorders and for those
infected with blood borne viruses which have occurred through the use of blood products
necessary for their treatment. We are committed to improving care and services through
advocacy, education and the promotion of research.
PO Box 1023
HAMILTON QLD 4007
Ph: 07 3268 1517
Fax: 07 3268 1348
Email: info@hfq.org.au
Web: www.hfq.org.au
HAND
HAND is a not for profit organisation in north Brisbane supporting people with intellectual
disability by enhancing leisure and lifestyle opportunities. As part of its services to people, HAND
manages the Leisure Access Program, the HANDS UP! Program and the Day Respite Program.
PO Box 83
WILSTON QLD 4051
Ph: 07 3856 0281
Fax: 07 3856 1388
Email: info@hand.org.au
Web: www.hand.org.au
Hepatitis C Council of Queensland
The Hepatitis C Council of Queensland is a community based, non-profit, non-government
organisation which recognises the diversity of, and represents the interests of people
affected by hepatitis C. The HCCQ seeks to improve the quality of information, support
and care for people affected by hepatitis C and is committed to working in a partnership
approach to enhance the community responsiveness to this epidemic.
PO Box 13172
George St
BRISBANE QLD 4003
Ph: 07 3236 0610
Ph: 07 3236 0612 (Info line) or 1800 648 491
Fax: 07 3236 0614
Email: hepcq@hepatitisc.asn.au
Web: www.hepatitisc.asn.au
Independent Advocacy in The Tropics
Provides individual advocacy and advocacy support for people with disabilities.
PO Box HP67
HERMIT PARK QLD 4812
Ph: (07) 4725 2505
Fax: (07) 4725 6106
Email: iatt@bigpond.com
Life Stream Foundation
Life Stream is the leading provider of sport and recreation programs for people with an intellectual
disability in Queensland. Our Association assists state sporting organisations and other community
groups to develop appropriate programs for people with an intellectual disability. Life Stream offers
a wide range of programs directly to people with an intellectual disability to enable them to participate
in sport and recreation activities within the community. Life Stream also assists people to ensure they have
the skills, confidence, friends and support to access community based sport and recreation independently.
PO Box 1512
COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Ph: 07 3891 5466
Fax: 07 3891 5706
Email: info@lifestream.org.au
Web: www.qrapid.org
Limbkids Support Association Inc
Limbkids Support Association Inc is a non-profit, voluntary organisation comprised of
parents, professionals and interested people concerned with the care of children who have
congenital or acquired limb differences.
PO Box 244
WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
Ph: 07 5533 9754
Fax: 07 5533 9754
Email: president@limbkids.asn.au
Web: www.limbkids.asn.au
Lupus Australia Qld Inc
The Lupus Australia Foundation is a volunteer organisation dedicated to providing information,
support and advocacy for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Discoid Lupus. The Foundation
is active in increasing the public's awareness of Lupus so that hopefully there will be earlier
detection of the disease, resulting in prompt diagnosis and management. Most importantly the foundation
is helping the patients, their families and friends to learn more about Lupus and how best to cope with it.
PO Box 974
KENMORE QLD 4069
Ph: (07) 38789553
Fax: (07) 38789557
Email: mail@lupus.com.au
Web: www.lupus.com.au
Mental Health Association of Queensland
The Mental Health Association envisages communities in which all people are provided with opportunities
to optimise their mental health and participate as valued members of society.
PO Box 475
SUMNER PARK QLD 4074
Ph: 07 3271 5544 or 1300 729 686
Fax: 07 3271 6815
Web: www.mentalhealth.org.au
Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland Inc
The Motor Neurone Disease Association exists to help people who are living with the disease,
their families and carers. Amongst our activities, we aim to raise community awareness of the condition.
P0 Box 259,
CORINDA QLD 4075
Ph: (07) 3372 9004
Fax: (07) 3278 9871
Email: admin@mndaq.asn.au
Web: www.mndaq.asn.au
MS Society of Queensland
The mission of the MS Society of Queensland is to promote research to cure MS and provide
equitable, high quality specialised services for the benefit of people with multiple sclerosis.
Locked Bag 370
COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Ph: (07) 3840 0888
Fax: (07) 3840 0813
Email: mssociety@msqld.org.au
Web: www.msaustralia.org.au/qld/index.htm
Open Minds
Open Minds is a not-for-profit organisation based in South Brisbane that has worked with individuals
with psychiatric, intellectual or neurological challenges since 1912. The organisation aims to provide
a service to persons with a disability that enhances their integration into the community. Open Minds
has a number of services such as Lifestyle Support, Employment, Acquired Brain Injury Support and Accommodation.
66 Annerley Road
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Ph: (07) 3891 3711
Fax: (07) 3393 2643
Email: abi@openminds.org.au
Web: www.openminds.org.au
Parent to Parent Association of Queensland
Parent to Parent provides support by offering to the family a team of caring, mature, and
skilled parents committed to helping other parents through their times of need. It also
provides information on the child's disability or health impairment in a manner that is easily understood.
PO Box 434
YANDINA QLD 4561
Ph: 07 5472 7072 or 1800 777 723
Fax: 07 5472 7073
Email: parent@parent2parentqld.org.au
Web: www.parent2parentqld.org.au
Parkinson's Queensland (PQI)
Parkinson's Australia Inc. was established in 1987 as the National Australian Parkinson's Association (NAPA)
to co-ordinate the activities of the various state PD organisations in the areas of: publishing; lobbying the
federal Government on issues of concern to Australian Parkinsonians; fund raising; and promotion of awareness
of the issues confronting Australia's Parkinsonians. Parkinson's Queensland provides services on a state-wide
basis but does not give medical advice for diagnosis and treatment.
PO Box 460
STONES CORNER QLD 4120
Ph: (07) 3397 7555 or 1800 644 189
Fax: (07) 3397 1755
Email: pqi@parkinsons-qld.org.au
Web: www.parkinsons-qld.org.au
Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Association Inc (QANA)
The Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Association Inc is a patient headed, peer support group
for a not-for-profit organisation. QANA aims to: provide support to patients who have experienced
acoustic neurmas or other tumours affecting the cranial nerves, and their relatives; gather and
provide information to patients and family members; increase awareness about acoustic neuroma,
QANA and other resources available within QLD.
PO Box 254
STONES CORNER QLD 4120
Ph: (07) 3397 3291
Fax: (07) 3397 3291
Email: qana@st.net.au
Web: www.qana.asn.au
Queensland Advocacy Inc
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent, community-based systems advocacy
and legal advocacy organisation for people with disability in Queensland, Australia. QAI's
mission is to promote, protect and defend, through advocacy, the fundamental needs and right
and lives of the most vulnerable people with disability in Queensland. QAI does this by engaging
in systems advocacy work - through campaigns directed to attitudinal, law and policy change, and
by supporting the development of a range of advocacy initiatives in this State.
G2, Brisbane Transit Centre
Roma Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3236 1122 (Voice and TTY) Freecall: 1300 130 582
Fax: 07 3236 1590
Email: qai@qai.org.au
Web: www.qai.org.au
Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc (QADA)
QADA is an initiative of the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments. QADA works to support your
rights in: residential Aged Care; Community Aged Care Packages (CACP's); and Home & Community Care (HACC)
Services. QADA has offices located in Brisbane, Townsville, Rockhampton and Hervey Bay.
121 Copperfield Street
GEEBUNG 4034 QLD
Ph: 07 3637 6000 or 1800 700 600
Fax: 07 3637 6001
Email: info@qada.org.au
Web: www.qada.org.au
Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC)
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.
187 Melbourne Street
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
Ph: 07 3017 1777 or 1800 177 434
Fax: 07 3844 4206
Email: info@quac.org.au
Web: www.quac.org.au
Queensland Cancer Fund
The Queensland Cancer Fund raises funds which are dedicated to eliminating cancer and diminishing
suffering through research, treatment, cancer support, prevention and early detection.
553 Gregory Terrace
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3258 2200
Fax: 07 3257 1306
Email: qldcf@qldcancer.com.au
Web: www.qldcancer.com.au
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS)
QCOSS works to eliminate inequity and disadvantage in our society by: advocating on behalf of low-income
and otherwise disadvantaged communities; raising issues of equity and social justice in the media and
with the wider community; undertaking policy analysis and research on critical issues; representing
the interests of low-income and otherwise disadvantaged communities on advisory bodies.
PO Box 306
RED HILL QLD 4059
Ph: (07) 3832 1266 Toll Free 1800 651 255
Fax: (07) 3832 4119
Email: qcoss@qcoss.org.au
Web: www.qcoss.org.au
Queensland Deaf Society
Provides a wide range of services including: Auslan Interpreting Services; Community Services;
Aged Care; Employment Services; Lifestyle Support Services; Community Education; Deafness Awareness
Training; Sign Language Courses; Discovery Club.
PO Box 173
ANNERLEY DC QLD 4103
Ph: 07 3892 8500
TTY 07 3892 8501
Fax 07 3392 8511
Email: qds@qds.org.au
Web: www.qds.org.au
Queensland Disability Information and Awareness Line (DIAL)
The Queensland Disability Information and Awareness Line (DIAL) is a free, statewide
information and resource service. Information available includes: information about services
for people with a disability; information about different disabilities; journals and newsletters;
government publications; student fact sheets; information kits and information about trends,
philosophies, and legislation.
Ph: (07) 3224 8444 or 1800 177 120
TTY: (07) 3896 3471 or 1800 010 222
Fax: (07) 3896 3467
Email: dial@disability.qld.gov.au
Web: www.disability.qld.gov.au/dial.cfm
Queensland Parents for People with a Disability Inc (QPPD)
QPPD is a statewide systems advocacy organisation advocating for people with disabilities, by
parents, against abuse and exclusion, for justice and rights. Queensland Parents for People
with a Disability vigorously defends justice and rights for people with disabilities by exposing
exclusionary practices, speaking out against injustices and promoting people with disabilities
as respected, valued and participating members of society.
PO Box 470
PADDINGTON QLD 4064
Ph: (07) 3368 3055 or 1800 805 184
Fax: (07) 3368 3004
Email: admin@qppd.org
Web: www.qppd.org.au
Queenslanders with Disabilities Network Inc (QDN)
QDN is a statewide network of people with disability. QDN is for people with disability, with
people with disability, by people with disability, for citizenship and social justice. QDN is
funded by the Queensland Government (Disability Services Queensland) as a Ministerial advisory
group. It is our vision to connect people with disability to build a voice of Queenslanders with
disability to represent our views on issues that affect us.
Reply Paid Suite 11,
7 O'Connell Terrace,
BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006
Ph: (07) 3252 8566 or 1300 363 783
Fax: (07) 3252 8477
Email: qdnbrisbane@qdn.org.au
Web: www.qdn.org.au
Riding for the Disabled Association (Queensland)
Riding for the Disabled Association is a voluntary, not for profit, organisation which
provides riding instruction and other activities associated with riding and harness driving for
people with disabilities.
PO Box 904
KENMORE QLD 4069
Ph: 07 3720 2345
Fax: 07 37201457
Email: rdaq@bigpond.com
Web: www.rda.org.au
Rights In Action
Rights In Action is a non-profit, community based organization that provides strong independent
advocacy to people with disabilities who are in vulnerable situations. Our aim is to change the
situation of people with disabilities. We are an independent agency and as such have no conflict
of interests. We are completely on the side of the person with a disability and will support them
where needed. Rights In Action strongly supports cases where we believe an individual has been taken
advantage of or their rights have been infringed upon because of their disability. Rights In Action
provides support and help to people with disabilities in the Cairns City Council and Yarrabah areas.
PO Box 4041N
CAIRNS QLD 4870
Ph: (07) 4031 7377
TTY: (07) 4031 7375
Fax: (07) 4031 7383
Email: info@rightsinaction.org
Web: www.rightsinaction.org
Scleroderma Association of Queensland
The Scleroderma Association of Queensland Inc. was established in 1986 as a self-help group to provide
support to people suffering from Scleroderma. Since that time the Association has grown considerably and
now extends support and information to sufferers of Raynauds Phenomenon, Sjogren's syndrome and other auto
immune diseases. The Association endeavors to raise public awareness and knowledge of the diseases and
raises funds for research.
PO Box 154
MANSFIELD QLD 4122
Ph: 07 3411 3558
Fax: 07 3411 3558
Email: sclero@pacific.net.au
Web: www.scleroderma.org.au
Speaking Up For You Inc
Speaking Up For You (SUFY) provides an independent individual advocacy service for people with
a disability aged over 16 years. SUFY services the Brisbane metropolitan area. The mission of SUFY
is to advocate against unfair and unjust things happening in the lives of people with disabilities
by speaking with and acting for individuals so their fundamental needs are met, lives improved and
they are included in their community.
PO Box 5649
WEST END QLD 4101
Ph: (07) 3225 1244
Fax: (07) 3255 1266
Email: sufy@fox.uq.net.au
Spina Bifida Queensland (SBH Queensland)
SBH Queensland is the main provider of services to the spina bifida and hydrocephalus communities in
Queensland. We: are a contact point for information and services specific to spina bifida and hydrocephalus;
promote the value of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus within their communities; are a centre of
excellence in the development and provision of programs; and generate revenue to implement our vision.
PO Box 8022
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Ph: 07 3844 4600
Fax: 07 3844 4601
Email: info@sbhqueensland.org.au
Web: www.spinabifida.org
Spinal Injuries Association of Queensland Inc.
The Spinal Injuries Association Inc of Queensland (formerly known as the Paraplegic & Quadriplegic
Association of Queensland) is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that provides a broad
range of services and supports to its members and other people with a spinal disability across Queensland.
PO Box 5651
WEST END QLD 4101
Ph: (07) 3391 2044
Fax: (07) 3391 2088
Email: enquiries@spinal.com.au
Web: www.spinal.com.au
Technical Aid to the Disabled, Queensland Inc (TADQ)
Technical Aid to the Disabled, Queensland Inc (TADQ) is a not-for-profit organisation and registered
charity that provides technical support for people with disabilities. TADQ takes requests from
therapists and individuals to adapt or modify existing items, or to fully create new ones. This
project work is done by highly-skilled Technical Volunteers for the cost of materials. TADQ is located
in Newstead, Brisbane, and supports regional co-ordinators across the state.
PO Box 2334
FORTITUDE VALLEY BC QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3216 1733 or 1300 663 243
Fax: 07 3216 1744
Email: tadq@technicalaidqld.org.au
Web: www.technicalaidqld.org.au
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