Disability support organisations

ADEC empowers people with a disability from non-english speaking backgrounds, their carers, and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community.

Arthritis Victoria raises awareness of musculoskeletal health and aims to improve the wellbeing of people with musculoskeletal conditions.

The Asperger Syndrome Support Network (Vic) is a volunteer group of parents, carers, partners, professionals and individuals with Asperger Syndrome who provide support to those living with the syndrome.

The Association of Children with a Disability is an information, support and advocacy body for children with a disability and their families.

The Asthma Foundation of Victoria provides independent advice, education, counselling and support to people with asthma and their family and carers.

The Australian Lung Foundation promotes lung health, raises awareness of lung disease and provides advocacy, education and support services to those affected by the disease.

AASS provides a helpline manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by volunteer parents around Australia. Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can speak with another parent in a similar situation.

Autism Victoria provides support for Victorians with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families and carers.

Better Hearing Australia (Victoria) provides free professional information and advice on managing hearing loss.

The ABI Behaviour Consultancy provides community based support for Victorians aged 18 - 65 years of age who demonstrate behaviours of concern as a result of a non-compensable ABI.

Brainlink is a statewide service that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Victorians affected by conditions of the brain and providing support for their families.

Cancer Council Victoria is involved in cancer research, support, prevention and advocacy.

The Cerebral Palsy Support Network is a self-help organisation run by people who have a personal experience with cerebral palsy.

The Alliance aims to build a better focus in health policy and health services for all people with chronic illnesses through education and research projects.

Crohn's & Colitis Australia provides confidential support programs for people with Chrohn’s and colitis, including education, advocacy and counselling.

Cystic Fibrosis Victoria provides advocacy, support and information services to people living with the condition and their families. They also conduct awareness programs and promote research.

Diabetes Australia Vic provides information and advice to Victorians with diabetes and their families. They operate an Infoline, facilitate support groups, run education programs and contribute to research.

Down Syndrome Victoria represents the needs and views of Victorians with Down syndrome and their families.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria helps people living with epilepsy and their families to live better lives.

All Australians need a no-fault insurance scheme for everyone who has, or aquires a significant disability.

The Genetic Support Network of Victoria supports people affected by genetic conditions.

Huntington’s Victoria provides specialist services for people with Huntington’s disease (HD), their carers and families.

Interchange Victoria provides support to Victorian families with a child or young adult with a disability.

Kidney Health Australia provides support and education services to patients with kidney disease and their families.

The Leukaemia Foundation provides practical support for patients who have leukaemia and their families.

Meniere’s Australia provides community support for Australians who have Meniere’s disease and other vestibular conditions.

The MS Society provides care and support to people with MS, their families and carers.

Muscular Dystrophy Australia provides services and supports to people with muscular dystrophy and their families. They provide quality-of-life and community support programs as well as contributing to research.

MyTime groups provide local support for parents and families caring for a young child with a disability or chronic medical condition.

The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is an Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability who are using government funded services.

The Heart Foundation funds cardiovascular research, develops guidelines for health professionals, informs the public and assists people with cardiovascular disease and their families.

The National Stroke Foundation works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.

Parkinson's Victoria provides information to the community about Parkinson's and supports research into the disease.

Scope supports people with a disability to achieve their potential in welcoming and inclusive communities.

SPELD provides information and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them.

State Trustees helps Victorians manage and administer their finances. For more than 70 years, they have provided Will writing services, Deceased Estate Administration, and managed the finances of those who need help.

TADVIC volunteers make custom equipment for people with a disability throughout Victoria.

VALID provides individual advocacy support to adults with an intellectual disability and their families. Individual advocacy supports people to exercise their rights and to be included within their local communities.

The VAC/GMHC aims to improve the health and social and emotional well-being of the Victorian HIV positive and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

The Independent Living Centre is a statewide service that provides impartial information and advice on assistive technologies to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities across Victoria.

The VWDN promotes the health and wellbeing of women with disabilities.

Vision Australia works to ensure that people who are blind or have low vision have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.

Children with Disability Australia