Accessibility

Accessibility register - where is it accessible in your local area, major cities? Assistance with travel, accessible transport - public transport, taxis, buses, air travel support etc.

Communication

Links to communication supports, assisted communication providers, equipment supplies, communication support therapists and a whole lot more

Auditory (hearing)
- Able Australia
Electronic Communication
Media
Signed Communication
- Australian DeafBlind Council
- Australian Association of the Deaf
Telecommunication
Vocal (talking)
- Able Australia
- Community Connections
Written Communication

Education

All life stages of learning - links to educational providers, supports, training opportunities.

Community Education
Early Childhood Education
Employment Training Programs
Post School Education (social/life skills etc)
Pre-employment Training
- Abilympics Australia
- Vision Australia - Technology & Training Solutions
Professional Development
School Education
University Education

Employment

Finding work, staying at work, making work a good place to be. Helpful links in getting started, gaining assistance in event of loss of work, injury, or misadventure.

Disability Support Programs
Job Search
- Centrelink - Disability Services
- Community Programs Association
Occupational Health and Safety
Rehabilitation
- Commonwealth Rehabilitation Australia
Small Business

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Housing & Accommodation

Options. Links to organisations that can advise, providers of residential advice and or support. Housing cooperatives.

Crisis Accommodation
- YWCA
Holiday Accommodation
Home Modifications
Owning your own Home
- Wheelchair accessible properties for sale
Renting
Shared Accommodation
Supported Accommodation

Independence

Assisting with developing informed choices, plans of preference. People, places and organisations geared to help.

Independence Aids
Independent Living Skills

Recreation & Leisure

Places and activities of interest you may wish to explore, not extensive by any measure, please advise of your favorite rec and leisure options!

Computers & Internet
Hobbies & Crafts
- Abilympics Australia
- Carers ACT
Interest Groups
- Able Australia
- Hartley Lifecare Incorporated
Organised Holidays
Social Clubs
- Carers ACT
Sports and Fitness
Supported Holidays
The Arts
Travel Assistance

Referrals

People and Organisations who accept referrals for support and advice.

Respite

Assistance to receive support at home or away from home. Lists providers and sources of assistance.

Casual respite
Centre based respite
- Carers ACT
- Hartley Lifecare Incorporated
Crisis Respite
In-home respite
Long-term respite
- Hartley Lifecare Incorporated
- Alzheimer's Australia
Regular respite
Social respite
- Carers ACT
- Able Australia
  
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Spirituality

Questions and issues discussed and explored through a variety of Christian organisations and churches. Spirituality from a Christian perspective. prayer Links, Discipleship support, Supportive learning material etc.

Christian Living
Disability resources for Churches
Who is Jesus?

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Transport

This area cover a broad range of issues and links related to transport. Included is public transport, travel issues, wheelchair taxi supports, vehicle modifications, suppliers of equipment related to transport, mechanical support.Wheelchair services

Public transport
Safety Standards
- Transport Accessibility
- Blind Citizens Australia: Public Policies and Self-Advocacy Documents
Subsidised Travel
- Accessible Transport - Action Buses Canberra
Vehicle Modifications / Accessible Vehicles

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