Diversity and Disability Support
Anaphylaxis Australia
Anaphylaxis Australia Inc is a charitable, non-profit organisation established in 1993 to support and assist those affected by anaphylaxis.
Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is the world’s premier institution for information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Autism Spectrum Australia
The term 'autism spectrum disorders' (more commonly referred to as 'autism') is an umbrella description which includes autistic disorder (sometimes called infantile autism or childhood autism), Asperger's disorder and atypical autism.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. In Australia it is estimated that a child is born with cerebral palsy every 18 hours.
Disability Services Queensland
Disability Services Queensland helps people with a disability and their families to access the support and services they need as they move through the stages of their life.
Deafness Forum
Established in early 1993 at the instigation of the Federal government, the Deafness Forum now represents all interests and viewpoints of the Deaf and hearing impaired communities of Australia.
Developmental Dyspraxia
Developmental Dyspraxia is a neurologically based disorder believed to be an immaturity of parts of the motor cortex (area of the brain) that prevents messages from being properly transmitted to the body.
Down Syndrome Association of Queensland
The work of DSAQ is to represent the interests and respond to the needs of people with Down syndrome.
Early Childhood Australia
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
Advocating quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia
ECIA provides a national focus and forum, promotes the public profile of Early Childhood Intervention, facilitates effective liaison and advocacy in the community, and fosters quality information and service provision.
Epilepsy Association
A professional organisation committed to enhancing the quality of life for people affected by seizures and to improving community attitudes toward seizure disorders.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Australia Inc
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex medical condition that affects boys and girls equally and continues to affect them throughout their lives.
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, SNAICC, is the national non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Cultural Diversity
A Guide for Health Professionals, The guide presents health and socio-cultural information on multicultural communities (including torture and trauma and issues for children, young people and women). It encourages health staff to actively explore cultural issues with patients and cautions against stereotyping.
www.health.qld.gov.au/multicultural/health_workers/cultdiver_guide.asp
Ethnic Community Organisations Resource Directory.
www.multicultural.qld.gov.au/media/maq_resource_directory.pdf
