Resources

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

An Australian government program providing funding and support for people with disabilities to live more independently and achieve their goals.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Australia’s largest autism-specific service provider offering education, therapy, and support for individuals and families.

Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia

National advocacy network promoting the rights and interests of people with autism and Asperger’s.

Association for Children with a Disability

Provides information, support, and advocacy for families raising children with disabilities.

Blind Citizens Australia

The national representative organisation advocating for the rights of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.

Brain Injury Australia

Peak body supporting people living with acquired brain injury and their families.

Synapse – Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation

Provides specialist services, information, and advocacy for people affected by brain injury.

Traumatic Brain Injury Mission

National initiative driving research and innovation to improve outcomes for people with brain injuries.

Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia

Supports brain injury survivors and their families with resources, education, and advocacy.

The Brain Foundation

Funds research and raises awareness for brain diseases, disorders, and injuries across Australia.

Carer Australia

National organisation providing advocacy and resources for unpaid carers across the country.

Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)

National peak body representing children and young people with disability.

Dementia Australia:

Provides support, services, and advocacy for people living with dementia and their carers.

Disability Discrimination Legal Service and Leadership plus

The Disability Discrimination Legal Service Inc (DDLS) is a statewide independent community legal centre that specialises in disability discrimination legal matters, and sexual harassment of women with disabilities in the workplace.

Disability Justice Australia

Provides advocacy services to promote inclusion and justice for people with disabilities.

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA)

Supports best practice in early childhood intervention for children with developmental delay or disability.

Every Australian Counts

National campaign advocating for people with disability and promoting the NDIS.

Scope Australia

Provides disability services, therapy, and supported living to help people achieve independence.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Supports people living with cerebral palsy and other physical / neurological disabilities through therapy, equipment, research, and community services.

The Benevolent Society

Australia’s oldest charity, offering services and advocacy for older people, people with disability, families, and those needing community support.

Disability Advocacy NSW

Provides advocacy support so people with disability in NSW can know and exercise their rights, resolve issues, and participate fully in the community.

Lifestart

Provides early intervention and school age inclusion support for children and young people (0-24 yrs) with developmental delay or disability in Sydney and surrounding areas.

Sunnyfield

Registered NDIS provider specialising in intellectual disability services, supported living, life-skill development, and employment support in Sydney / NSW.

Living My Way

NDIS-registered not-for-profit offering support worker services and other disability support across Sydney (incl. Western Sydney, Sutherland Shire etc.).

Circle of Hope

A registered NDIS provider in Sydney which delivers personalised in-home disability care and support services to meet individual needs.

Royal Far West

Provides health, developmental, education and disability support for children from rural and remote areas of NSW; offers both in-centre and telecare.

Achieve Australia

Offers tailored disability services in the Sydney region including accommodation, supported employment, and community inclusion programs.

Fragile X Association of Australia

Provides information, counselling, and support for families affected by Fragile X syndrome.

Health & Community Solutions:

Peak body for health and community services promoting better wellbeing outcomes.

Purple Orange

Independent advocacy organisation working for equality and inclusion of people with disability.

Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)

Professional association supporting rehabilitation counsellors who help people return to work and life after injury or illness.

Solve Disability Solutions

Provides custom assistive technology and equipment solutions to support independence.

Mental Health Carers Australia

National network supporting families and friends who care for people with mental illness.

Women with Disabilities ACT

Advocacy organisation supporting women with disabilities to have their voices heard.

Vision Australia

National provider of services and support for people who are blind or have low vision.

Victorian Healthcare Association

Peak body for Victoria’s public healthcare sector, promoting better care access.

The Disability Trust

Provides disability services and support to promote independence, inclusion, and community participation.

Summer Foundation

Works to reduce young people with disability living in aged care by creating better housing options.

Stroke Foundation

National charity supporting stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Australia.

People with a Disability Australia (PWDA)

National peak advocacy organisation run by and for people with disability.

Occupational Therapy Australia

Professional association supporting occupational therapists who help people live more independently.

Noah’s Ark

Provides early childhood intervention and therapy services for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

Mind Australia

Community mental health service providing support, housing, and recovery-focused programs.

National Disability and Carer Alliance

Coalition of organisations advocating for people with disability and their carers, including NDIS reform.

My Plan Manager

Independent plan management service helping NDIS participants manage their funding.

Motor Neurone Disease Australia (MND Australia)

Provides support, advocacy, and research funding for people affected by MND.

Mission Australia

National charity delivering housing, disability, and community services for people in need.

Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS)

Community legal centre supporting people with intellectual disability to access justice.

IDEA

IDEAS' is a national organisation whose purpose is to provide access to independent information and opportunities for people with disabilities, their supporters and the community to reach their full potential.

St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s is a tertiary public healthcare service. They provide a range of services, including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care and residential care.

Plan Partners

NDIS plan management and support coordination provider helping participants make the most of their funding.

Prader-Willi Research Foundation

Supports research, advocacy, and awareness for people affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.

Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)

National voice for children and young people with disability and their families.

La Trobe University, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)

World-leading research centre focused on autism understanding, diagnosis, and support.

Gateways Support Services

Provides disability services and supports for children and adults with developmental needs.

Autism Family Support Association

Volunteer-based organisation providing resources and support for families of children with autism.

Rite Aid Disability Services

Provides tailored disability support services that promote independence and inclusion.

Collaborative Health

Delivers integrated healthcare and support services to improve wellbeing for people with disabilities.

HKS Russell

Support service provider assisting people with disability to live independently and achieve their goals.

Support Chain

Offers disability support coordination and tailored care solutions for NDIS participants.

Disability Support Angels

Provides personalised disability services with a focus on community inclusion and empowerment.

Hi Five Community Service

Supports people with disability through community participation, daily living skills, and care services.

Care Encompass

Offers comprehensive support coordination and disability services to improve quality of life.

Auscare Support:

NDIS provider delivering plan management, support coordination, and specialised disability services.

Outback Coordination

Independent NDIS support coordination. Supporting clients in Townsville, Ayr, Mount Isa, Doomadgee and surrounds.

Real Time Care

Offers responsive disability and aged care services tailored to individual needs.

Liberty Disability Services

Supports independence and choice for people with disabilities through flexible services.

Crystal Care

Provides personalised disability and community care services with a focus on wellbeing.

AGAPE RSS

Delivers disability support and community services with compassion and respect.

Association for Children with a Disability

Advocates for families raising children with disabilities, providing support and resources.

Career Industry Council of Australia

National peak body promoting professional career development and support services.

Mental Health Australia

Peak organisation representing and supporting Australia’s mental health sector.

Phoenix Australia

National centre for excellence in post-traumatic mental health research and support.

Autism Family Support Association

Volunteer-run organisation offering resources and peer support for families of autistic children.

Amaze

Victoria’s peak body for autism, providing advocacy, resources, and community education.

Trusted Support Coordination

Helps NDIS participants manage their funding and connect with the right services.

National Mental Health Commission

Advises government on mental health policy and works to improve national outcomes.

National Disability Services (NDS)

Peak industry body representing disability service providers across Australia.

Dementia and Driving

Provides resources and guidance for people with dementia, their families, and carers on safe driving.