Links and details about a variety of life experiences of disability, including links to specific agencies, peak bodies, research and other information.

Illness related disability

Disability related to an illness, past or present infection or disease, ongoing chronic health issue

• SHOUT - Self Help Organisations United Together
  

Intellectual disability

Disabilities related to impairment of thought processing and or learning challenges

Learning disability

Disability reflecting challenges to a person's learning experiences

• SHOUT - Self Help Organisations United Together
• Disability ACT Information Service
  • The Information Service provides a centralised contact point for people with disabilities, their families and carers, and other members of the community seeking information about disability matters within the ACT.
• Autism Asperger ACT Inc
  • Autism Asperger ACT is a non-profit, parent run organisation which relies on the voluntary work of its members. Unlike other autism associations in Australia it does not receive any direct government funding.

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Neurological disability

Disabilities related to loss or disruption of neurological function

• SHOUT - Self Help Organisations United Together
• Autism Asperger ACT Inc
  • Autism Asperger ACT is a non-profit, parent run organisation which relies on the voluntary work of its members. Unlike other autism associations in Australia it does not receive any direct government funding.
• Alzheimer's Australia
  • Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 500,000 Australians living with dementia.

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Physical disability

Disabilities related to impaired or disrupted function of the body

• Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
• Vision Australia
• Centre for Eye Research Australia
• Association for the Blind - WA
• Fred Hollows Foundation
• Guide Dogs NSW and ACT
• Guide Dogs Victoria
• Retina Australia
• Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
• Brain Injury Australia
• Deafness Forum
• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Congenital Heart Defects
• Down Syndrome
• SHOUT - Self Help Organisations United Together
• Autism Asperger ACT Inc
• Able Australia

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Psychiatric Disability

Disability experiences related to mental health issues

• Mental Health Coordinating Council
• Mental Health - A Critical Contemporary Issue
• Mental Health Foundation ACT
• SHOUT - Self Help Organisations United Together
• Autism Asperger ACT Inc
• Alzheimer's Australia

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Sensory Disability

Disability related to impairment or disrupted function of one or more of the senses - sight, taste, hearing, touch and smell

• The Human Side of Colour Blindness
• Colour blind Awareness and Support Group Australia
• SHOUT - Self Help Organisations United Together
• Colour blind Awareness and Support Group Australia
• National Federation of the Blind

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