Acquired Brain Injury Service (ARBIAS)
ARBIAS was established in 1990 to provide services for people with alcohol related brain injury (ARBI).
ARBIAS has expanded and now provides services for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) from any cause,
whilst maintaining its specialisation in the areas of alcohol and other drug related brain injury.
PO Box 213
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: (03) 9417 7071
Fax (03) 9417 7056
Email: arbias@arbias.com.au
Web: www.vicnet.net.au/~arbias
ACROD Victoria
ACROD is an industry lobby group representing the specific interests of the non government
organisations that play the major role in disability service provision in Australia. ACROD's
structure, with a national secretariat in Canberra, and an ACROD Division in each State and
Territory, enables the organisation to stay informed and assist members across Australia
operating a variety of services for people with disability.
85 Cowper Street
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
Tel: (03) 9362 0800
Fax: (03) 9362 0911
Email: acrodvic@infoxchange.net.au
Web: www.acrod.org.au
Action for Community Living (ACL)
Action for Community Living (ACL) is a federally funded organisation advocating empowerment,
independence and life in the community for people with disabilities. We provide advocacy
support to people with disabilities regarding services presently available, eligibility
criteria, appeals mechanisms, grievance procedures, training and service development.
179 High Street
NORTHCOTE 3070 VIC
Ph: 03 94892999
TTY: 03 94891179
Fax: 03 9489 2988
Email: acl@advocacyhouse.org
Web: www.advocacyhouse.org/acl/about.html
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities is a community based
organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-English
speaking background with a disability and their carers. ADEC provides advocacy,
information, referral, education, training and consultancy.
175 Plenty Road
PRESTON VIC 3072
Ph: 03 9480 1666
Fax: 03 9480 3444
Email: info@adec.org.au
Web: www.adec.org.au
Albury/Wodonga Adult Disability Service Providers
AWADSP is a network of service providers who meet quarterly to discuss concerns or issues
of mutual interest to providers and consumers.
c/- Disabilities Unit
Riverina TAFE
PO Box 515
ALBURY NSW 2640
Ph: 02 6056 2111
Fax: 02 6056 3349
Email: admin@disability-advocacy.com.au
Allergy and Environmental Sensitivity Support and Research Association Inc
Australia's longest running support group for people with allergies and sensitivities,
particularly chemical sensitivities. Provides a range of services including: quarterly magazine;
email discussion group; phone contacts for information and support; information and referral.
PO Box 298
RINGWOOD VIC 3134
Ph: (03) 9888 1382
Email: aessra@medscape.com
Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~aessra/index.html
Alzheimer's Australia Victoria
Alzheimer's Australia Vic is the peak body representing the interests of people
affected by dementia in Victoria. We provide leadership in policy and services,
support people affected by dementia, encourage and participate in research initiatives
and aim to extend the knowledge and skills of others working with people with dementia,
their families and carers.
Locked Bag 3001
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
Ph: (03) 9815 7800
Fax: (03) 9815 7801
Email: alz@alzvic.asn.au
Web: www.alzheimers.org.au
Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria Inc (ADAVIC)
The aim of ADAVIC is to assist people that suffer from Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Agoraphobia,
Generalized Anxiety and Depression. Services include: telephone support and information service;
weekly support group meetings; lectures, seminars and workshops; library facilities; referral service;
newsletter.
PO Box 625
KEW VIC 3101
Ph/Fax: (03) 98538089
Email: adavic@adavic.org
Web: www.adavic.org
Arthritis Victoria
With a history of service over three decades, Arthritis Victoria has developed highly
regarded models of best practice which address the needs of people living with arthritis,
osteoporosis, back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, through information and education,
peer support, physical activity and self management.
263 Kooyong Rd
ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185
Ph: 03 8531 8000 or 1800 011 141
Web: www.arthritisvic.org.au
Arts Access - Victoria
Arts Access provides access to arts and cultural activity for people
who are disadvantaged, including people with a disability.
24 Eastern Rd
SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205
Tel: 03 9699 8299
TTY: 03 9699 7636
Fax: 03 9699 8868
Email: info@artsaccess.com.au
Web: www.artsaccess.com.au
Association for Children with a Disability
The Association for Children with a Disability is a not-for-profit, information, support and
advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria. The
organisation is run by parents of children with a disability, and covers all types of disability.
Parents/family members, professionals and service providers are welcome to contact the organisation
for information and advice on any issue.
590 Orrong Road
ARMADALE 3143 VIC
Ph: 03 9500 1232 or 1800 654 013
Email: mail@acd.org.au
Web: www.acd.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Victoria
The Asthma Foundation of Victoria is a community funded not for profit organization
that provides advice, counselling, education and training for people with asthma and
their carers, health professionals, first aiders and the community.
69 Flemington Rd
NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051
Ph: 03 9326 7088, or 1800 645 130
Fax. 03 9326 7055
Email: advice@asthma.org.au
Web: www.asthma.org.au
Australian Angelman Syndrome Association
The Angelman Syndrome Association is the umbrella organisation for children with Angelman
Syndrome and their families in Australia. There are support groups in each state and territory.
The Angelman Syndrome Association provides support, education, advocacy, information and referral.
18 Baker Street
LILYDALE VIC 3140
Ph: 03 97354877
Email: robhedge@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.angelmansyndrome.org
Australian Huntington's Disease Association of Victoria
The mission of the AHDA Vic is to promote the needs and interests of people affected
by Huntington disease. Services include: Information/education ; counselling & advice;
assessment and referral; service planning and coordination; support for carers; individual &
systemic advocacy.
PO Box 60
HOLMESGLEN VIC 3148
Ph: 03 95633922 or Toll Free: 1800063501
Fax: 03 95633489
Email: ahdavic@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.ahda.com.au
Autism Victoria
Autism Victoria is the first place to call for information and advice for anyone interested
in finding out more about Autism Spectrum Disorders, especially if you live in Victoria, Australia.
PO Box 235
ASHBURTON VIC 3147
Ph: (03) 9885 0533
Fax: (03) 9885 0508
Email: admin@autismvictoria.org.au
Web: www.autismvictoria.org.au
Awakenings Festival
The Awakenings Festival is an exciting celebration of ability held every October in Horsham,
Victoria, Australia. It commenced in 1996 as an initiative of Wimmera Uniting Care and is
committed to improving access to the arts for people of all abilities. It attracts performers
from around Australia and Internationally and is Australia's only regional arts disability festival.
PO Box 442
HORSHAM VIC 3402
Ph: (03) 5362 4006
Fax: (03) 5382 1566
Email: awake@wimmera.unitingcare.org.au
Web: http://awakenings.horsham.net.au
Barwon Disability Resource Council (BDRC)
The BDRC is an independent body that provides advocacy (individual, group and systemic),
support and referral to people with disabilities, families and carers.
48 McKillop St
GEELONG 3220 VIC
Ph: 03 5221 8011
Fax: 03 5229 5665
Email: eo@bdrc.org.au
Web: www.bdrc.org.au
Bear In Mind
Bear in Mind is a group of people with acquired brain injury. We come together to:
provide mutual support; learn about our (dis)abilities; increase self-awareness; help
each other achieve our goals.
2nd Floor, Ross House
247 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 96397222
Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bim/
Better Hearing Australia (Victoria)
Better Hearing Australia is a non-profit, self-help organisation controlled by its
members and provides an Australia-wide community support service of rehabilitation
and help for Australia's hearing impaired.
5 High St
PRAHRAN VIC 3181
Ph: (03) 95101577
TTY: (03) 95103499
Fax: (03) 95106076
Email: bhavic@betterhearing.org.au
Web: www.betterhearing.org.au
Brainlink
BrainLink Services Limited is a state wide service that is dedicated to improving the quality of
life of people affected by conditions of the brain and providing support to their families.
We assist children and adults affected by brain disorders to live as independently as possible in
the community through the provision of information and support services.
54 Railway Road
BLACKBURN VIC 3130
Ph: (03) 9845 2950 or 1800 677 579 Toll Free
Email: admin@brainlink.org.au
Web: www.brainlink.org.au
Brain Foundation Victoria
The Brain Foundation was established in 1970 by members of the Australian Association of Neurologists
and the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia to reduce the incidence and impact of
disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system through the provision of support,
community education and research. The focus of the Brain Foundation of Victoria (BFV) is on
raising funds for clinical, neuroscientific research.
c/- School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine,
Level 4,,Building 17
Monash University
CLAYTON VIC 3800
Ph: (03) 9905 3950
Fax: (03) 9905 3948
Email: brain.foundation.spppm@med.monash.edu.au
Web: www.brainfoundation.org.au
Brotherhood of St Laurence
The Brotherhood of St Laurence is an innovative welfare organisation with a strong 70 year
history of advocacy and support. It provides a range of services for people with a disability
including: Care Packages; employment services; recreation and leisure activities for older
people with an intellectual disability; early intervention; and residential care facilities.
Head office
67 Brunswick Street
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: (03) 9483 1183
Fax: (03) 9417 2691
Email: info@bsl.org.au
Web: www.bsl.org.au
Cancer Council of Victoria
The Cancer Council of Victoria conducts and supports research, as well as delivering
statewide support and prevention programs and advocacy to reduce the physical and emotional
burden of cancer.
1 Rathdowne Street
CARLTON VIC 3053
Ph: 61 3 9635 5000
Fax: 61 3 9635 5270
Email: enquiries@cancervic.org.au
Web: www.cancervic.org.au
Carers Victoria
Carers Victoria is the only statewide organisation in Victoria that has carers as its
primary focus. We offer direct services to support carers in their caring role, and
Education and Training and advocacy programs to increase awareness of carers and carer's
issues.
Level 1, 37 Albert Street
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3012
Telephone: 03 9396 9500 or Freecall: 1800 242 636
Fax: 03 9396 9555
Email: cav@carersvic.org.au
Web: www.carersvic.org.au
Citizen Advocacy
Citizen Advocacy Inner East is a community-based program that aims to recognize, promote and
protect the rights and interests of people with intellectual disabilities. This is
achieved through recruiting and supporting individuals from the local community (Advocates),
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.
Citizen Advocacy Inner East
11 Strathalbyn Street
EAST KEW 3102 VIC
Ph: 03 9859 9421
Fax: 03 9859 9421
Email: citadvoc@bigpond.com
Web: www.citizenadvocacy.org.au
Citizen Advocacy Western Region
17 Sun Crescent
SUNSHINE VIC 3020
Ph: 03 9311 1182
Email: citadvoc@alphalink.com.au
North East Citizen Advocacy
208 Burgundy Street
HEIDELBERG VIC 3084
Ph: 03 9459 6002
Email: neca@citizenadvocacy.com.au
Citizen Advocacy Gippsland
PO Box 409
MORWELL VIC 3840
Ph: 03 5133 9440
Email: gac@i-o.net.au
Southern Citizen Advocacy
PO Box 161
BENTLEIGH VIC 3204
Ph: 03 9576 5455
Email: sca@alphalink.com.au
Citizen Advocacy Sunbury
5/36 Macedon Street
SUNBURY VIC 3429
Ph: 03 9744 7378
Email: casunbury@hotkey.net.au
Communication Aid User Society Inc
The Communication Aid User Society Inc. defends the right of all people with Communication
or speech impairment to express themselves and be listened to.
PO Box 292
BENTLEIGH VIC 3204
Ph: (03) 9557 5551 or 1800 995 383
Fax/TTY: (03) 9557 5509
Email: causinc@bigpond.com
Web: http://www.users.bigpond.com/causinc/
Communication Resource Centre
The Communication Resource Centre is an innovative statewide service, working for people with
complex communication needs to create inclusive environments. Our approach is person centred and
we work within a community inclusion framework.
2/830 Whitehorse Road
BOX HILL VIC 3128
Ph: (03) 9843 2000 or 1800 888 824
Fax: (03) 9843 2033
Email: crc@scopevic.org.au
Web: www.scopevic.org.au/therapy_crc.html
Companion Card
Companion Card promotes the right of people with a disability, who require a
companion, to fair ticketing at Victorian events and venues.
Ph: 1800 650 611(Companion Card Information Line)
Web: www.companioncard.org.au
Continence Foundation of Australia (Victoria)
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.
Victorian Continence Resource Centre
283 Cotham Rd
KEW VIC 3101
Ph: (03) 9816 8266
Fax: (03) 9816 8366
Email: cfavic@continencevictoria.org
Web: www.continencevictoria.org
Council of Intellectual Disability Agencies (CIDA)
The Council of Intellectual Disability Agencies (CIDA) is a peak body representing non-government,
not-for-profit organisations who provide services to people with intellectual disabilities throughout
Victoria. CIDA is also a focal point and key source of information for other organisations and individuals
concerned about the rights and needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
235 Napier Street
FITZROY VIC 3065
Ph: 03 8415 0155
Fax: 03 8415 0166
Email: cida@cida.org.au
Web: www.cida.org.au
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria Inc
CFV is a not-for-profit charitable organisation which provides advocacy, support and information
services to people living with CF and their families.
PO Box 3036
SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205
Ph: (03) 9686 1811 or Freecall: 1800 633 685
Fax: (03) 9686 3437
Email: admin@cfv.org.au
Web: www.cfv.org.au
Deafblind Association
The Deafblind Association has provided support and services to people with deafblindness and/or a multiple
disability since 1967. It is The Deafblind Association's belief that all people with deafblindness,
regardless of the severity of the individual's disability, can learn through experience.
PO Box 1213
CAMBERWELL VIC 3124
Ph: (03) 9882 7055
TTY: (03) 9882 6786
Fax: (03) 9882 9210
Email: dba@internex.net.au
Web: www.dba.asn.au
DEAL Communication Centre
DEAL Communication Centre provides services to people who are unable to talk, or to talk clearly,
as a result of conditions such as cerebral palsy, strokes, acquired brain damage, autism, Down
syndrome, or intellectual impairment - anyone whose speech is not clear enough, fluent enough
or reliable enough to allow them to get across everything they want to say.
538 Dandenong Road
CAULFIELD VIC 3162
Ph: 03 9509 6324
Fax: 03 9386 0761
Email: dealcc@vicnet.net.au
Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dealcc/
Diabetes Australia - Victoria
Diabetes Australia - Vic is the peak consumer body representing people with diabetes in Victoria
and providing vital support and information to the community about diabetes.
PO Box 206D
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Ph: (03) 9667 1777
Fax: (03) 9667 1778
Email: mail@dav.org.au
Web: www.dav.org.au
Disability Advocacy and Information Service (DAIS)
DAIS provides advocacy support to people with disabilities and carers in North East Victoria
and Southern New South Wales. DAIS provides free individual advocacy services. It also undertakes
systemic advocacy and provides community education and group development.
20 Stanley Street
WODONGA 3690 VIC
Ph: 02 6056 2420
Fax: 02 6024 6809
Email: admin@disability-advocacy.com.au
Web: www.disability-advocacy.com.au
Disability Discrimination Legal Service
The Disability Discrimination Legal Service is an independent, community legal centre that specialises
in disability discrimination legal matters. Provides a range of services including: Information; referral;
advice; casework assistance; community legal education; policy and law reform.
2nd Floor, 247 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Ph: 03 9654 8644 or Country 1300 882 872
TTY: 03 9654 6817
Fax: 03 9639 7422
Email: info@ddls.org.au
Web: www.communitylaw.org.au/ddls/
Disability Employment Action Centre (DEAC)
The Disability Employment Action Centre (DEAC) is a Melbourne-based, not-for-profit organisation founded in
1984 to represent people with a disability. DEAC creates opportunity and choice for those with a
disability through quality, creativity and initiative. It increases the integration of people in
the community by providing advocacy and research skills, education and training services, as well
as employment opportunities (through its Flinders Employment Service and Women's Employment Support
Service). DEAC's range of services also includes disability awareness workshops as well as
comprehensive information services - all geared to empowering those with a disability to help themselves.
Level 8, 55 Swanston Street
MELBOURNE 3000 VIC
Ph: 03 9650 2533 or FreeCall 1800 332 265
Fax: 03 9650 8642
TTY: 03 9650 9229
Email: deac@deac.org.au
Web: www.deac.org.au
Disability In-Service Training Support Service Inc (DISTSS)
The primary purpose of DISTSS Inc is to enhance the lives and work participation of
people with disabilities. It fulfils this purpose by delivering services directly to people
with disabilities and by working with the staff of agencies which provide support services.
DISTSS is an initiative of the Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) and is
auspiced by the Centre for Adult Education (CAE), and peak organisations ACROD (VIC) and VICRAID.
Suite 1107
530 Little Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 8686 5621
Fax: 03 8686 5625
Email: bev.schutt@distss.org.au
Web: www.distss.org.au
Disability Justice Advocacy
Disability Justice Advocacy Inc. provides quality advocacy to people who have high support needs
because of physical or multiple disability. This can be from one-off advice to ongoing
support, sometimes over many years. DJA works towards justice and inclusion for people with disability.
We focus on the fundamental needs, rights and interests of people with disability. DJA is an independent
organisation and free from conflicts of interest. We provide advocacy for as long as is needed
and remain accountable to the people we are supporting.
266 Johnston Street
ABBORTSFORD VIC 3067
Ph: (03) 9416 3488 or Toll Free 1800 808 126
Fax: (03) 9416 3484
TTY: (03) 9416 3491
Email: info@justadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.justadvocacy.com
Disability Rights Victoria
Disability Rights Victoria is an advocacy organisation directed by people with disability.
We work with and on behalf of adults with physical and multiple disability. Our aim is to
ensure that all Victorians with physical and multiple disabilities enjoy the same citizenship
rights and life opportunities as other members of society.
266 Johnston Street
ABBORTSFORD 3067 VIC
Ph: 03 9417 3211
Fax: 03 9417 2833
Email: drcinc@connexus.net.au
Web: www.advocacyhouse.org/drv/about.html
Disabled Wintersport Victoria (DWV)
DWV is a voluntary organisation based in Victoria, Australia, that seeks to encourage
disabled people to participate in all aspects of snow sports.
PO Box 28
MALVERN VIC 3144
Ph: 0408 030 124
Email: gosnow@hotmail.com
Web: www.dwv.org.au
Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
The Down Syndrome Association of Victoria Inc is a non-profit self-help group established by
interested parents in 1978. The DSAV Inc is managed by a voluntary Committee of Management.
495 High Street
NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Ph: (03) 9486 2377
Fax: (03) 9486 2435
Email: dsavic@netspace.net.au
Web: www.dsav.asn.au
Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria (EDFV) is a non-profit incorporated association
founded in the mid 1980's to support those whose lives are affected by eating disorders, and
to better inform the community about these disorders.
1513 High Street
GLEN IRIS VIC 3146
Ph: (03) 9885 0318 or Freecall 1300 550 236
Fax: (03) 9885 1153
Email: edfv@eatingdisorders.org.au
Web: www.eatingdisorders.org.au
Gippsland Disability Resource Council
The role of the Gippsland Disability Resource Council is to provide information on
disability and disability services; provide individual and systemic advocacy services
and undertake community education programs in the Gippsland area.
42 Fowler Street
MOE 3825 VIC
Ph: 03 5127 5555
Fax: 03 5127 7002
Email: gdrc@net-tech.com.au
Grampians Disability Advocacy Association Inc
The role of the Grampians Disability Advocacy Association is to support and
empower adults with disabilities in their efforts toward independence, improved
quality of life and full participation in the community through advocacy,
information and referral. Organisation services the Grampians Region.
PO Box 112
ARARAT 3377 VIC
Ph: 03 5352 2722
Fax: 03 5352 2733
Email: asas@netconnect.com.au
Guide Dogs Victoria
For over 50 years Guide Dogs Victoria has been providing the very special form of mobility
and companionship that a Guide Dog brings. Although not as well known, we also offer a range of
services to Victorians who are blind or have a vision impairment which will enable them to achieve
maximum independence.
Private Bag 13
KEW VIC 3101
Ph: (03) 9854 4444
Fax: (03) 9854 4500
Email: info@guidedogs.asn.au
Web: www.guidedogs.asn.au
Haemophilia Foundation Victoria (HFV)
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.
13 Keith Street
HAMPTON EAST VIC 3188
Ph: 03 9555 7595
Fax: 03 9555 7375
Email: hfvic@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.haemophiliavic.org.au
Headway Victoria
Headway Victoria works alongside people living with acquired brain injury to: promote and
defend their right to make choices about their lives; ensure they have ready access to the
information, support and resources they require; ensure that the life changing experience of
ABI informs service development, government policy and decision making; fight for the overall
provision of equal opportunities; and raise community awareness.
86 - 88 Herbert Street
NORTHCOTE 3070 VIC
Ph: 03 9482 2955 or FreeCall: 1800 817 964
Fax: 03 9482 5855
Email: mail@headwayvictoria.org.au
Web: www.headwayvictoria.org.au
Heart Foundation (Victoria Division)
The Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide, non-profit health organization. Its
purpose is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death from heart,
stroke and blood vessel disease by: promoting and conducting research; conducting education and other programs.
411 King Street
WEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003
Ph: (03) 9329 8511
Fax: (03) 9321 1574
Web: www.heartfoundation.com.au
Hepatitis C Council of Victoria
The Hepatitis C Council of Victoria Inc. is a statewide organisation representing and catering to the
needs of people with hepatitis C, their carers, partners, family and friends. The Council works to achieve
this through support, advocacy, education and consultation.
Suite 5, 200 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
Ph: 03 9380 4644 or 1800 703 003
Fax: 03 9380 4688
Email: hepcvic@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.hepcvic.org.au
Interchange Victoria
Interchange Victoria is a community based, not for profit organisation that provides support to families
who have a child with a disability. Interchange provides respite and social support through the help of
carefully selected volunteers. Interchange programs include, host care, youth groups, school holiday
programs, camps, sibling and family activities.
Suite 6 Ashley House
75 Ashley St
BRAYBROOK VIC 3019
Ph: 03 9396 1118 or FREECALL 1300 300 436
Fax: 03 9396 1613
Web: www.interchange.org.au
Kirinari Community Services
Kirinari Community Services offers a range of residential accommodation and in-home support
services that are tailored to individual needs and preferences of people with a disability.
Services are provided in Wangaratta, Wodonga and District in Victoria, and Albury and District,
Griffith, Inverell and Blue Mountains in New South Wales.
PO Box 981
WODONGA VIC 3689
Ph: 02 6056 2111
Fax: 02 6056 3349
Email: kirinari@kirinari.com.au
Web: www.kirinari.com.au
Marillac House
Marillac House Limited provides a wide range of support services for children and adults
with intellectual disabilities, throughout Melbourne's southern metropolitan region.
This includes residential care in several houses as well as a wide range of outreach and other support services.
47 Milroy Street
EAST BRIGHTON VIC 3187
Ph: (03) 9591 6400
Fax: (03) 9591 6401
Email: anna@marillac.com.au
Web: www.marillac.com.au
Mental Health Legal Centre Inc
Provides a range of services to anyone who has experienced mental illness or had contact with
mental health services, including Mental Health Review Board hearings; Guardianship and administration
matters; Telephone advice; and Casework.
Level 4, 520 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9629 4422 or Toll free: 1800 555 887
Fax: (03) 9614 0488
Email: Mental_Health_VIC@flc.fl.asn.au
MOIRA
MOIRA is an Incorporated Association based in, and providing services throughout, the
Southern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. MOIRA provides support for people with disabilities
and youth in crisis through a diverse range of community based programs.
928 Nepean Highway
HAMPTON EAST VIC 3188
Ph: 03 8552 2222
Fax: 03 8552 2233
Email: moira@moira.org.au
Web: www.moira.org.au
Motor Neurone Disease Association Of Victoria Inc
MNDAV is a representative and service provider organisation for people living with MND.
MNDAV produces a range of information and resources to assist and inform people living with
MND, carers, families, friends and health professionals.
PO Box 23
CANTERBURY VIC 3126
Ph: (03) 9830 2122 or Freecall: 1800 806 632
Fax: (03) 9830 2228
Email: admin@mnd.asn.au
Web: www.mnd.asn.au
MS Society of Victoria
The MS Society of Victoria is a not-for-profit health and disability care organisation
committed to reducing the impact of MS on individuals, families and carers and to finding a cure.
54 Railway Rd
BLACKBURN VIC 3130
Ph:(03) 9845 2700 or 1800287367
Fax: (03) 9845 2777
Email: infoline@mssociety.com.au
Web: www.msaustralia.org.au/vic/
ParaQuad Victoria
ParaQuad Victoria (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association), is a not-for-profit
organisation providing community based services to enable people with a disability
to achieve their desired quality of life. The Association has particular expertise
in the area of Spinal Cord Injuries and Poliomyelitis, but also provides services
to people with other physical disabilities.
PO Box 1189
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066
Ph: 03 9415 1200 or Freecall:1800 805 384
Fax: 03 9415 1222
Web: www.paraquad.asn.au
Parkinson's Victoria
Parkinson's Victoria is a statewide specialist information and support service
providing information, education and support to people with Parkinson's, their
families, health professionals and the wider community.
20 Kingston Road
CHELTENHAM VIC 3192
Ph: (03) 9551 1122 or freecall: 1800 644 189
Fax: (03) 9551 1310
Email: info@parkinsons-vic.org.au
Web: www.parkinsons-vic.org.au
People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria (PLWHA Vic)
People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria (PLWHA Vic) is an Australian, incorporated association
striving to improve the life expectancy and quality of life of all HIV-positive Victorians.
Our key work is: advocacy, advice, representation, information, support for all Victorians with HIV/AIDS.
6 Claremont Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
Ph: 03 9865 6772
Fax: 03 9804 7978
Email: info@plwhavictoria.org.au
Web: www.plwhavictoria.org.au
Physical Disability Council of Victoria
To promote advocacy and to promote equality of opportunity for people with physical
disabilities by having a Victorian peak advocacy group of people with physical
disabilities and organisations across the entire physical; disability sector,
to identify and take action on Victorian issues and to refer national issues
to the Physical Disability Council of Australia.
Ph: (03) 9331 3474 or (03) 9527 8734
Email: cmary@bigpond.net.au
Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~pdcv/
Polio Network of Victoria
The aims of the Polio Network of Victoria are to: provide current information on
polio and its possible late effects, and on the availability of community services;
to raise awareness; to promote an awareness of the Polio Network Victoria to potential
users, community support groups, service providers and health professionals.
PO Box 1189
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066
Ph:03 9415 1200 or Freecall:1800 805 384
Fax: 03 9415 1222
Email: polio@paraquad.asn.au
Web: www.paraquad.asn.au/services/polio/polio.html
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) Inc., is the peak body for Psychiatric
Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services in Victoria, Australia. Our member agencies in
Victoria, Australia provide housing support, home-based outreach, psychosocial and pre-vocational
day programs, residential rehabilitation, mutual support and self help, employment, training and
support, carer education, respite and advocacy.
PO Box 1117
ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185
Ph:03 9519 7000
Fax: 03 9519 7022
Email: vicserv@vicserv.org.au
Web: www.vicserv.org.au
Regional Information and Advocacy Council (RIAC)
The Regional Information & Advocacy Council is an association of self help groups,
individuals with disabilities, carers and family members of people with disabilities.
Services provided include: individual advocacy; systemic advocacy; information, support
and referral; community education. RIAC offices are located in Shepparton; Bendigo;
Mildura; and Swan Hill.
Shepparton Office:
13 Edward St
SHEPPARTON 3630 VIC
Ph: 03 5822 1944
Fax: 03 5831 1610
Email: admin@riac.org.au
Web: www.riac.org.au
Bendigo Office:
127 Mitchell St
BENDIGO 3554 VIC
Ph: 03 5443 0550
Fax: 03 5443 5178
Email: cdbend@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.riac.org.au
Mildura Office:
Corner Eighth St & Lemon Ave
MILDURA 3502 VIC
Ph: 03 5023 6998
Fax: 03 5023 1833
Email: cdmild@vicnet.net.au
Web: www.riac.org.au
Swan Hill Office:
369 Campbell St
SWAN HILL 3585 VIC
Ph: 03 5032 0082
Web: www.riac.org.au
Riding for the Disabled Association (Victoria)
RDA Victoria is a voluntary, non-profit organisation dedicated to providing horse riding and
associated activities to people with disabilities.
457 South Road
MOORABBIN VIC 3189
Ph: (03) 9532 0411
Fax: (03) 9532 2808
Email: admin@rdav.asn.au
Web: www.rdav.asn.au
Short Statured People of Australia (SSPA) Victoria
The Short Statured People of Australia (SSPA) is a non-profit, self-help
organisation that provides support and information for people of short
stature (dwarfs) who don't (or won't) reach the height of 150 cm. (4"11")
at maturity, parents of short-statured people, siblings of short-statured
people, and other interested members of the community.
Web: www.vic.sspa.asn.au
Southwest Advocacy Association Inc
Southwest Advocacy Inc is an independent community based non-profit organization that
provides advocacy for people with disabilities in South West Victoria. We provide
information, referral and advocacy for people with physical, intellectual, sensory,
psychiatric or learning disabilities, and people with acquired brain injuries.
31 Princess Street
WARRNAMBOOL 3280 VIC
Ph: 03 55614584
Fax: 03 55614371
Email: swaa@hotkey.net.au
Web: www.standard.net.au/~swaa/
Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria
The Australian Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association (ASBHA) is the peak
body representing the interests of people with spina bifida, their families and carers
with the goal of improving lives and communities.
247 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9663 0075
Email: info@sbfv.org.au
Web: www.sbfv.org.au
STAR Victoria
STAR advocates for the rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
We believe people with an intellectual disability have the right to live as valued members
in the community. We promote access to mainstream services and lobby government to provide
more appropriate and adequate services. STAR aims to empower families with information
that can lead to informed choices and positive action.
Second floor, Ross House
247 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 9650 2730
Fax: 9650 6972
Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~roshouse/orginfo/star.htm
Technical Aid to the Disabled (TADVIC)
TADVIC is an organisation whose volunteer members design, construct or modify equipment for
people with disabilities. This service is provided where no commercially available solution
will meet their needs.
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
1 Yarra Boulevard
KEW VIC 3101
Ph:(03) 9853 8655 or 1300 663 243
Fax: (03) 9853 8098
Email: info@tadvic.asn.au
Web: www.tadvic.asn.au
Tinnitus Association of Vic
The Tinnitus Association of Victoria is a non-profit volunteer organisation providing a support
network for tinnitus sufferers and their families.
5 High St
PRAHAN VIC 3181
Ph: (03) 9510 1577
Email: iap@aapt.net.au
Web: www.tinnitusvic.asn.au
Tourette Syndrome Association of Victoria
TSA Victoria is a voluntary non- profit organisation consisting of people with TS, their families,
professionals and other interested and concerned individuals.
54 Railway Rd
BLACKBURN VIC 3130
Ph:(03) 98452700
Fax: (03) 98452777
Email: tourettes@mssociety.com.au
Web: www.tsavic.org.au
Travellers Aid Disability Access Service (TADAS)
Travellers Aid Disability Access Service, known as TADAS, is part of the Travellers Aid Society of
Victoria, a not-for-profit agency providing a range of services to the people of Melbourne and to
people who visit Melbourne. People with any type of disability and from any cultural and linguistic
background can use TADAS. Services include: information; personal care; independence support;
communication assistance; social contact; wheelchair services.
Level 2, 169 Swanston Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9654 7690
TTY:(03) 9654 5412
Fax: (03) 9654 1926
Email: tadas@travellers-aid.com.au
Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/%7Etadas/
Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability Inc (VALID)
VALID is a disability advocacy organisation committed to the vision of an Australian nation
in which people with disability are empowered to exercise their rights - as human beings and
as citizens - in accordance with the United Nations Declarations on Human Rights and the
Rights of Disabled Persons. VALID is funded by the Victorian State Government to provide
peak representation of adults with intellectual disability and to operate an advocacy
support service for adults with intellectual disability, their families/carers and advocates.
235 Napier Street
FITZROY 3065 VIC
Ph: 03 9416 4003
Fax: 03 9416 0850
Email: office@valid.org.au
Web: www.valid.org.au
Victorian Council of Deaf People (VCOD)
Victorian Council of Deaf People (VCOD) is a non-profit, consumer-driven organisation,
led and controlled by Deaf Victorians to provide a voice for Deaf Victorians by lobbying,
advocating and sharing information to ensure that full access is achieved.
PO Box 6186
St Kilda Rd
MELBOURNE VIC 8008
TTY: 03 9521 2466
Ph/TTY: 1300 555 182 (Country and Interstate Callers)
Email: info@vcod.com.au
Web: www.vcod.com.au
Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS)
As the peak organisation of the social community services sector, VCOSS raises awareness of
the existence, causes and effects of poverty and inequality, and contributes to initiatives
seeking to create a more just society. Since 1946, VCOSS has been promoting the well-being of
people in Victoria, especially those experiencing disadvantage. VCOSS also provides a strong,
non-political voice for the community sector.
Level 6, 130 Little Collins St
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9654 5050 or Freecall: 1800 133 340
Fax: (03) 9654 5749
Email: vcoss@vcoss.org.au
Web: www.vcoss.org.au
Victorian Deaf Society
The Victorian Deaf Society (Vicdeaf), a non-profit organisation, was established in 1884
and is the primary source of reference, referral, advice and support for deaf adults in Victoria.
Level 4, 340 Albert Street
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
TTY: (03) 9473 1199
Ph: (03) 9473 1111
Fax: (03) 9473 1122
Email: info@vicdeaf.com.au
Web: www.vicdeaf.com.au
Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
The VMIAC is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to provide support,
advocacy and referrals to people who are experiencing emotional or mental distress,
as well as providing information and education about mental health services to the whole community.
23 Weston Street
BRUNSWICK 3056 VIC
Ph: 03 93878317
Email: info@vmiac.com.au
Web: www.vmiac.com.au
Victorian Network on Recreation and Disability (VICNORD)
The Victorian Network on Recreation and Disability (VICNORD) is funded by Sport and Recreation
Victoria and is a statewide information and advocacy network of people with disabilities,
their carers and advocacy groups in relation to recreation, sport, physical activity, tourism and the arts.
179 High Street
NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Ph: 03 9489 2999
TTY: 03 9489 1179
Fax: 03 9489 2988
Email: vicnord@advocacyhouse.org
Web: www.advocacyhouse.org/vicnord/about.html
Victorian Sport & Recreation Association of People with an Intellectual Disability Inc (VICSRAPID)
VICSRAPID is a statewide, non-profit, community-based organisation formed to enance the lifestyle of
people with disabilities through opportunities in community sport and recreation.
Ground Floor, 120 Jolimont Road
JOLIMONT VIC 3002
Ph: (03)9639 3399
Fax: (03)9639 3057
Email: vicsrap@tpg.com.au
Web: www.vicsrapid.websyte.com.au
Victorian Women with Disabilities Advocacy Service
The Victorian Women with Disabilities Advocacy Service provides a range of
advocacy and support services for women with disabilities living across Victoria,
as well as undertaking research into strategies to better support them.
1st Floor , 123 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE 3000
Ph: 03 9662 3755
Fax: 03 9663 7955
Email: vwdn@whv.org.au
Villamanta Legal Service Inc
Villamanta Legal Service is a statewide (Victoria) free community legal centre which works only
on disability related legal issues, with particular focus on issues which affect people with an
intellectual disability. It provides:
44 Bellerine Street
GEELONG VIC 3220
Ph: (03) 5229 2925 (advice) or Toll free: 1800 014 111 (Vic & Tas)
Ph: (03) 5229 2925 (admin)
TTY: 1800 014 333
Fax: (03) 5229 3354
Email: legal@villamanta.org.au
Web: www.villamanta.org.au
Villa Maria
Villa Maria is a large organization providing 60 programs over 40 locations throughout Victoria.
The services Villa Maria provides for people with disabilities include: Shared Accommodation and
Support Services; Disability Support; Disability Respite; Ageing with a Disability; Homefirst;
Adult Day Programs; Education incorporating Early Childhood Intervention Services; and Support Services.
6 Studley Park Road
KEW VIC 3101
Ph: (03) 9854 5111 or Toll Free 1800 036 377
Email: villamaria@villamaria.com.au
Web: www.villamaria.com.au
Wheelchair Sports Victoria (WSV)
Wheelchair Sports Victoria (WSV) is a sports club for people in wheelchairs who share a love of sport.
PO Box 207
ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067
Ph: (03) 9473 0133
Fax: (03) 9473 0134
Web: www.wsv.org.au
Yooralla
Yooralla helps Victorian children and adults who are born with disabilities, as well
as those who have acquired disabilities through accident, ill heath and age. Yooralla
provides wide ranging disability services in areas of therapy, specialised accommodation,
respite, assistance in and out of the home, adaptive aids and equipment, training and employment,
and recreation.
PO Box 200
Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 8009
Ph: (03) 9650 4077
Fax: (03) 9654 7779
Email: yooralla@yooralla.com.au
Web: www.yooralla.com.au
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