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Disability Gateway
Federal government website providing information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
Carer Gateway
Federal government website providing emotional and practical support for carers and families.
Each - NDIS Early Childhood Partner in the Community
EACH is an NDIS Partner in the Community delivering Early Childhood Approach Services (formally Early Childhood Early Intervention) Services in the Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset, and Lockyer Valley regions. The Early Childhood Approach service helps families with children aged 0 - 8 with assistance, advice and access to support in your local community. If your child is aged 0 - 8 and has a disability, or if there are concerns with their development, they may be eligible to receive support from the NDIS through the Early Childhood Approach service.
https://www.each.com.au/service/early-childhood-early-intervention/
Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland is working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to deliver the Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community Program, supporting Australians aged 9 years to 64 with disability to live fulfilling and connected lives.
National Injury Insurance Scheme NIISQ
Queensland Government's National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIISQ) is a no-fault Scheme which provides eligible people with necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support, in some cases for their lifetime. Anyone who experiences serious personal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, on or after 1 July 2016, may be eligible to receive support from NIISQ.
Aged and Disability Advocates
ADA Australia are your aged and disability advocates and community legal service, helping older people and people with disability to speak up for their rights and needs.
My Aged Care
My Aged Care provides the information and support needed to understand, access and navigate the aged care system for those aged 65 years and older.
My Aged Care provides:
- information on the different types of aged care services available
- an assessment of needs to identify eligibility and the right type of care
- referrals and support to find service providers that can meet your needs
- information on what you might need to pay towards the cost of your care.
TIS Translating and Interpreting Service
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people with limited English language proficiency and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
https://www.tisnational.gov.au
National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) can help you if you’re d/Deaf or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs
Yellow Ladybugs
A non-government organisation with strong bridges to the community. Yellow Ladybugs also has a strong advocacy mission, which begins with the recognition that due to prevailing stereotypes, and the gender bias in the current diagnostic tools, autistic girls and women are often misdiagnosed, misunderstood or missed completely. As an autistic-led organisation, we are committed to listening to all autistic individuals and amplifying their stories. We recognise that many autistic women and individuals have spent most of their life wearing a mask, and that it can be difficult for them to be believed when they speak of their lived experience.
Wow Mobility
Mobility and wellbeing solutions to suit every age and ability - hire and purchase options.
Ipswich Equipment & Mobility
- Electric beds
- Electric life recliners
- Mobility scooters
- Commodes
- Wheelchairs
- Pressure care
https://ipswichequipmentmobility.com.au/
Alzheimer's Queensland
We are a progressive, not-for-profit organisation providing a comprehensive and bespoke suite of world-class aged care services, delivered by more than 500 allied healthcare professionals, registered nurse care, expert lifestyle, community respite, and hospitality and domestic personnel.
Our services include community respite (in home and centre care), home care packages, specialist dementia care services, education and training, and a Dementia Help Line operated by healthcare professionals.
Mars Clinic - Continence Clinic for Children
With 3% of Australian school-aged children having problems with daytime bladder control and 10% suffering from bedwetting, the Mars Clinic was established in 2008 to meet the significant community need for specialist treatment of children with bladder and bowel conditions.
Why the ‘Mars’ Clinic? Because Mars is a dry planet and this is the place to come to help children become dry too!
https://www.marsclinic.com.au/
Reimagine Australia
Reimagine Australia, formerly known as Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA), has been the leading Australian body for early childhood outcomes for young children with a developmental delay or a disability and their families, since 1986. As the singular national body that works with families, government, service providers, and mainstream support services to obtain the very best outcomes for children with developmental delay or disability and their families, Reimagine Australia has been leading the early childhood sector in embedding best practice and inclusive systems design for 35 years. Reimagine Australia has worked with local and international stakeholders to contribute to the research and development of early intervention approaches that have directly informed the drafting and implementation of key legislation and policy affecting children with disability and developmental delay and their families across Australia, such as the NDIS.
https://reimagine.org.au/about/
Amputees and Families Support Group Qld
The Amputees & Families Support Group Qld Inc was established in October 1986 by a dedicated group of amputees who felt alone and isolated when they first lost their limb(s) and were trying to accept and integrate this change into their personal, professional and recreational lives.
Today our network of support groups and peer support volunteers are available to assist all amputees and people living with a limb difference, their family, friends and carers to find helpful and relevant information in Queensland.
The Amputees & Families Support Group Qld Inc. is a non-profit, self-help community organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the needs of amputees and their family, friends and carers.
AEIOU Foundation
At AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, we have a simple goal: to provide early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives. It’s how we do it that sets us apart from everybody else.
House of Nappies
We are a family owned and operated business that have been involved in wholesale, retail as well as import and export for the last 20 years. We specialise in nappies, wipes, incontinence aids as well as cleaning and personal hygiene products. We service childcare centres, pharmacies, home orders and particularly NDIS participants needs. Child care centres, supermarkets and pharmacies please contact us for our wholesale pricelist.
https://www.houseofnappies.com.au/
Night N Day Comfort
Incontinence solutions for children, adults, bedding, swimming, and more.
Australian owned and made.
Ipswich Deaf Pub
A social gathering for deaf, hard of hearing, Auslan students, families and friends.
7pm third Friday of each month at Tap'D, Prince Alfred Hotel, 170 Brisbane Road, Booval.
https://m.facebook.com/people/Deaf-Pub-Ipswich/100090950265433/
Deafblind Australia
We represent and advocate for Deafblind people around the country. We are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, self-determination and advocacy.
Charge Syndrome Australia
CHARGE syndrome, also known as CHARGE Association, is a specific set of birth features. The major diagnostic criteria were based on the letters in CHARGE. Not all individuals with CHARGE syndrome will have all the symptoms, and each of the symptoms can vary in their degree of severity.
https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/
The Brain Injury Community
A team of friends and family, we are building the Brain Injury Community Inc. to Reach, Connect and Support people with a Brain Injury, their family, friends, support systems and service providers.
https://thebraininjurycommunity.org.au/
My Autism Store
My Diffability Australia
Ipswich based online community focused store providing a range of sensory, mobility equipment and educational resources to suit every age - for individuals with ASD, ADHD and other special needs and for the people who love, care for, and educate them.
https://myautismstore.com.au/
My Diffability Australia
My Diffability Australia
Online supplier of toys and resources for people with different abilities.
Our continued aim is to provide affordable and beneficial resources, as well as sharing free advice on how to use them effectively from qualified and experienced therapists.
https://www.mydiffability.com.au/
Autism CRC
Autism CRC is the independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum. We provide the national capacity to develop and deliver evidence-based outcomes through our unique collaboration with autistic people, families, professionals, services providers, researchers, and government. Together, we are addressing agreed needs and co-producing outputs with these stakeholders for the benefit of the community.
Autism CRC was established in 2013 as the world’s first national, cooperative research effort focused on autism under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program. We receive funding from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth Government. Autism CRC is no longer part of, or associated with, the CRC Program.
Social Science Translated is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the not-for-profit Autism CRC, the world's first national cooperative research effort focused on autism and Australia’s independent national source of evidence for best practice: https://www.sst-institute.net/
Aspect
We are Australia’s largest service provider for people on the autism spectrum. Our specialised, evidence informed schools program is one of the largest in the world, with additional services that include information and advice, diagnostic assessments, behaviour support, parent and family support, and adult programs. We share evidence-informed autism practice and applied research nationwide.
https://www.aspect.org.au/about-aspect
Delivering Positive Partnerships:
https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/resources/practical-tools-information-sheets/planning-tool
Siblings Australia
In 2024 Siblings Australia celebrates 25 years of support and advocacy for siblings of people with disability and chronic illness. We’ve come a long way in those 25 years, from a humble team of one (our founder Kate Strohm) to a busy team of 10+ staff today. We’re as committed as ever to providing relevant programs and supports for siblings of all ages and have some exciting new supports to launch in 2024.
https://siblingsaustralia.org.au/
Young Carers Network
A safe and supportive online presence for 18 - 25 year olds to share their caring experiences and access resources.
https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
We deliver our services to young people impacted by family mental illness with the aim of empowering them to build resilience, lifelong knowledge and abilities so they can reach their potential.
https://kookaburrakids.org.au/
MyTime
MyTime is for all parents and carers of children under the age of 18 who need a higher level of care than other children. This might be because of disability, chronic medical condition, or other additional needs including developmental delay. MyTime members come from different backgrounds and their children have different abilities and needs.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is the leading national provider of personalised technology, services and information for anyone experiencing or supporting those with vision loss.
Amazing Skills
Autism supports and programs, including:
- Free resources (meltdown and friendship handbooks)
- Free parent training
- Free consultation session
- Social skills workshops
- Social groups and programs
Mobility to You
DHH Connections Inc
Creating connection opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing families.
https://www.facebook.com/DHHConnectionsInc/
Amaze - Autism Connect
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over phone, email and webchat. It supports Autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community. Autism Connect advisors offer expert advice in many areas, including:
- exploring autism and Autistic identity
- assessment and diagnosis support
- school and education
- the NDIS
- transition to employment
- behaviour and communication strategies
- referrals to services peer support connections,
- finding autism-friendly places and events, and
- making environments accessible.
Autism Centre of Excellence
Training to parents and professionals in multidisciplinary settings and by undertaking research to expand knowledge about autism and autism intervention.
https://www.griffith.edu.au/arts-education-law/autism-centre-excellence
Cliq Connection
The Cliq Connection is an exclusive platform designed specifically for NDIS participants to connect with like-minded individuals.
https://thecliqconnection.com.au/
Date-Ability Program
Date-Ability Program
Embark on a journey towards meaningful relationships with our Date-Ability Program! Over the course of 12 exciting weeks, our experienced counselors will lead you through a transformative experience in a small group setting, exclusively tailored for NDIS participants above the age of consent.
https://fs-solutions.com.au/date-ability-program/
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Date-Ability Program
We dive deep into the details of the NDIS and have a fiiiine time in the fine print. Whether you’re new or established, you need short or long term NDIS consulting, you need a hand with compliance, or you’ve just got 1001 questions – we employ a capacity-building approach with subject matter experts across all different areas.
https://teamdsc.com.au/about/services
Queenslanders with Disability Network QDN
Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is a state-wide organisation of, by, and for people with diverse disability.
All our work is focused on disability rights and advocacy.
Brain Child
Brainchild Foundation supports the families of children who have been affected by brain and spinal cord tumours.
IncludeAbility
The Australian Human Rights Commission created IncludeAbility to increase meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, and to close the gap between people in the workforce with and without disability.
IncludeAbility sees a meaningful employment opportunity as:
- a source of financial independence (including fair, award wages and conditions)
- permanent, or with a good chance of becoming permanent
- providing fulfilling and satisfying work
- taking place in a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/includeability-equality-work
Orange Elephant Creative Minds
The Autism Helpline is a FREE service that is available to anyone who needs a chat or seek information about autism.
Our qualified and experienced staff are ready to take your call 8am - 10pm 7 days a week.
8am - 10pm
7 days a week
Text: 0488 697 728
Phone:1800 288 115
https://www.orangeelephantscreativeminds.com.au/autism-helpline
Spinal Life Australia
Our expert team is dedicated to enhancing your well-being through personalised therapy programs tailored to your unique needs. From physiotherapy and occupational therapy to exercise physiology and assistive technology, we offer a holistic approach to support your journey towards improved mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Owen Kessels - The Bipolar Coach
I am Owen and the proud owner of The Creek Escape dedicated to helping people on their NDIS journey.
With over 22 highly trained years of therapy experience, a Medicare Provider for Mental Health Care Plans, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, a Registered NDIS Provider and Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy; I use Client-Based Routine Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and Session Rating Scale (SRS) measurement feedback. Because it’s about doing what’s best for each person in each situation.
I believe therapy should be done with people, not to people. I want you to feel heard, understood and respected.
Stand with us!
We are an alliance of 15 Queensland disability advocacy services.
The Stand with us! campaign has been led by people with disability, families, carers and supporters. Coming together to show Queensland disability advocacy does matter shows how important it is for people with disability to have a voice and that Government is listening to people with disability.
https://www.standwithus.com.au/
Beyond Barriers Services
Safe Satisfying Sexuality.
Intimacy, Relationships and Community Services for All Abilities.
https://www.beyondbarriersintimacy.com/
Beyond Barriers Dating
Find your love
By Being Your Self
Discover the Extraordinary in Every Ability
https://beyondbarriersdating.com/
Disorderly
Planet Puberty
Helping parents of kids with intellectual disability and autism navigate a new world
We’re your guide in your child’s journey through puberty.
https://www.planetpuberty.org.au/
Deaf Children Australia
Deaf Children Australia is a not for profit organisation that champions the growth and social inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing children and young people. We deliver programs, events and resources that help build confidence and connections for children and their families, creating a more inclusive Australian community.
https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/
Aussie Deaf Kids
Aussie Deaf Kids is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
We are committed to improving the lives of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. and their families
https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.