Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander carers - Carers Australia Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet First Peoples Disability Network Australia Resources on Autism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (Positive Partnerships) NDIS First Nations Strategy Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children living with disability - Emerging Minds
Access Access Advisor (Find an accessible place to go) The Access Agency (Inclusive ideas to move people) Access Key Library - List of Access Keys in Victoria Accessibility in Public Events and Concerts Checklist Accessible amenities - City of Melbourne Access & facilities for visitors with a disability (includes Assistive Technology Room) - State Library of Victoria Accessible Gippsland e-brochure Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Resources Accessible Melbourne: top 10 highlights for travellers with special needs Accessible tourism: it's your business All Aboard: Accessible journeys everywhere” - Facebook campaign for accessible transport Changing Places Australia Cognitive Disability Digital Accessibility Guide: A practical resource for organisational support Have Wheelchair Will Travel Parks Victoria (All Abilities Access) Public Toilet Map Service Providers Accessibility Guide: A quick reference guide for accessible communications
Acquired Brain Injury / Neurological Conditions ABI Information Kit Brain Foundation - A to Z of Brain Disorders Brainwaves - support to children with neurological conditions as well as their families and carers Find A Service Provider - Synapse Journey Beyond Road Trauma MND Aware - Online training sessions are for front line staff, working with people living with motor neurone disease MS Australia MS Plus Peer Support Groups Road Trauma Support Services Victoria - Provide counselling and support to people affected by road trauma Working With People with Traumatic Brain Injury – Staff Self Study Modules
Advocacy Empowered Lives Securing Change for Victorians with Disability Include Me - how to include Self Advocates in conferences Office of the Public Advocate (AOL) Melbourne East Disability Advocacy (MEDA)
Auslan Auslan video on National Relay Service user registration requirements National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment Service National Disability Insurance Scheme - Auslan videos Signbank - Interactive Dictionary of Auslan
Autism The A List is a platform to help young autistic people and their families find social and group activities all across Australia Autistic Teen Peer Support Asperger Victoria – Professional Directory Assessment & Diagnosis Autism Connect - National Autism Helpline Autism CRC Knowledge Centre - A single online gateway to autism resources, tools and publications Autism Friendly Museum Autism Help - aims to increase awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder through providing practical strategies, information and resources to parents, teachers, childcare workers and professionals in the field. COVID-19 Vaccination Social Scripts Dad, a film about Autism and fatherhood Disability Support Guide - Autism Support Kids on the Spectrum - Directory and Events for Autism friendly products and services Melbourne Airport Hidden Disability Program (includes social stories) Mullum Road - Provide counselling and support for individuals, children and adolescents, families and groups. Psychologists specialise in a range of areas including Autism Spectrum Disorder National Gallery of Victoria (Information for Visitors with Autism or Sensory Sensitivities) Parks Victoria (Autism Friendly Visits) Pelican Talk - Speech Therapy Resources Planning Trips for Children with Autism (Tips from Simmons University) Porn is not the Norm - It's Time We Talked Raising Children (Australian Parenting website) - Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources about Autism - Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) Resources on Autism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (Positive Partnerships) Secret Agent Society Sensory Friendly Films - Village Cinemas Specialists Bookshops
Carers AgedCarer - Information, Services and Support for Carers of Ageing People Association for Children with a Disability - Workshops and Peer Support Bipolar Caregivers Brainlink Support for Carers Carer Benefits (List provided by Carers Australia) Carer Gateway - Need help finding the right advice, services and support? Carer Friendly Support Services and Benefits(PDF, 108KB) Carers Recognition Program - UnitingCare Life Assist Carers Victoria - Information and Resources for Carers Companion Card Dementia information for carers - Dementia Australia Depression in Adults with an Intellectual Disability - Checklist for Carers Disability and Carers (Department of Social Services) Electricity information for carers - Carers Victoria Financial Counselling Victoria Carers Resources page Headspace - Mental Health Information for Friends and Family linkAssist - online community noticeboard specifically designed for people with disability, their carers and the community. Little Dreamers (Supporting Young Carers 4-25) Men care too Mind Australia - for carers Pathway for Carers (Walking group for carers) Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers - Carers Australia Qantas (info for carers) TANDEM - The peak body for families and carers of people in Victoria experiencing mental ill health Trauma and Grief Network - supporting families Victorian Carer Card Program Young Carers
Children / parenting Association for Children with a Disability Children and Young People With Disability Australia Healthy Start - An Australian Initiative to Support Parents with Learning Difficulties Limbs 4 Kids Listen and Learn Centre - provides psychological, educational and speech pathology services to children from age three years, adolescents and adults. Merlin’s Magic Wand (Aus & NZ) is a worldwide charity for children and we arrange magical days out at Merlin Entertainments attractions, such as LEGOLAND Resorts®, SEA LIFE Centres and Madame Tussauds MyTime - supporting parents of children with disabilities Online Community for children and young people living with a serious illness or disability Raising Children Network - Children with a Disability Royal Children's Hospital - Kids Health Information Royal Children's Hospital - Health & Wellbeing Resources Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children - Resources
COVID 19 (Coronavirus) COVID-19 support for people with a disability Disability Information Helpline - Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and updates on Coronavirus - Department of Health and Human Services NDIS and the Coronavirus
Cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD) ADEC - Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (AOL) Autism resources for culturally and linguistically diverse communities of school aged children on the spectrum Chinese Community Social Services Centre Inc Disability services information and support - in your language (Human Services) Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) – Elderly people, younger people with disabilities and their carers (AOL) Victorian Health Translations Online Directory (AOL) Victorian Multicultural Commission Community Directory (includes Disability)