Specialist Disability Supports

arbias
arbias Ltd provides specialist services in alcohol and other substance related brain impairment. We are staffed by over 50 employees in the areas of neuropsychology, psychology, social work, community development and case management.

Website: http://www.arbias.org.au/

Asperger Syndrome Support Network (Vic)
We are a group of parents who have a family member diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We hold regular coffee mornings and evenings, information sessions and seminars on Asperger's Syndrome.

Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~asperger/

Autism Victoria
Autism Victoria (Australia) 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.

Website: http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/home/

Carers Australia (Victoria)
Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.

Website: http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/?

DisAbility Assist
Ability Assist and Ability Training and Consultancy

Website: http://www.disabilityassist.com.au

Down Syndrome Victoria
Down Syndrome Victoria is a not-for-profit, membership-based association seeking to represent the needs and views of Victorians with Down syndrome and their families.

Website: http://www.downsyndromevictoria.org.au/

Eastern Access Community Health
Eastern Access Community Health is a creative, responsive and outcomes-oriented organisation that promotes and delivers integrated community health, disability and support services to individuals, families and groups in Melbourne’s eastern region.

Website: http://www.each.com.au/

Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria
The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria was formed by a group of concerned parents in May 1964 to provide support and information to all Victorians affected by epilepsy.
We remain a consumer-based organisation, which aims to take every opportunity to enhance the quality of the lives of people living with epilepsy.

Website: http://www.epinet.org.au/

Family Relationship Service for Carers
The Family Relationship Service for Carers (FRSC) has been operating for just over 12 months. This is a state-wide service based at Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) in Ringwood. The provision of counselling for families is one of the main focuses of the program. Counsellors have been selected because they have experience or expertise in the area of disability.

Website: http://www.each.com.au/en/services/family_relationship_service_for_carers

Genetic Support Network of Victoria
Our mission is to facilitate an information, support and advocacy network that empowers people to identify and / or overcome genetic challenges.

Website: http://www.gsnv.org.au/

Life Supports
Life Supports is a professional counselling service located in Balwyn, Victoria

Website: http://www.lifesupports.com.au/

MND Victoria
MND Victoria is an organisation dedicated to the support of people living with Motor Neurone Disease.

Website: http://www.mnd.asn.au/

Nican
Nican aims to create active and dynamic links between people, places and resources that enables access to recreation experiences for people with disabilities and their community

Website: http://www.nican.com.au/

Parkinson's Victoria
Parkinson's Victoria Inc promotes the right of all people living with Parkinson's to comprehensive and excellent services which encourage independence and quality of life.
We are committed to collecting the most up-to-date information from medical researchers and health professionals, both in Australia and from around the world.

Website: http://www.parkinsonsvic.org.au/

UnitingCare Community Options
UnitingCare Community Options is a major provider of community support services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne, an area that covers the municipalities of Boroondara, Knox, Maroondah, Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse, and the Yarra Ranges.

Website: http://www.ucco.org.au/

Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a living partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that in the future people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.

Website: http://visionaustralia.org.au/

Voice and Movement
Voice and Movement enriches and empowers people’s lives through the arts.
Through various arts based programs people can develop skills that improve self awareness, self esteem and self expression, allowing a deeper joy in everyday life.

Website: http://www.voiceandmovement.com.au/