ACD - Association for Children with a Disability
The Chronic Illness Alliance Community
Directory of Chronic Illness Alliance Members' Web Sites
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AIDS Housing Action Group
Arthritis Victoria
Asthma Victoria
Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Inc.
Australian Pain Management Association
Bendigo Community Health Services
beyondblue
Brainlink
Cancer Council of Victoria
Cancer Voices NSW Inc
Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Ltd.
Carers Victoria
ChIPS
Crohns and Colitis Australia
Cochrane Consumer Network
Continence Foundation Australia
Cystic Fibrosis SA Inc
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria
Diabetes Australia - Victoria
Doutta Galla Community Health Service
Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria
Epilepsy Australia
Frameworks for Health
Frankston Community Health Service
Genetic Support Network Victoria
Haemophilia Foundation of Victoria
Health Issues Centre
Hepatitis C Victoria
Huntington's Victoria
Kidney Health Australia
Knox Community Health Service
The Leukaemia Foundation
Life Goes On
ME/CFS Society of Victoria
Ménière's Support Group of Victoria
Monashlink Community Health Service
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Victoria/New South Wales
Myeloma Foundation of Australia
Ovarian Cancer Australia
Paediatric Continence Association of Australia
Palliative Care Victoria
Parkinsons Victoria Inc
PASS
Peers Inspiring Peers
People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria
Pharmacy Guild of Australia,
Victorian Branch
Polio Network
Positive Women
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Royal District Nursing Service
Scleroderma Victoria Inc
Stroke Foundation
(The National Stroke Foundation)
Thalassaemia Society of Victoria
Thyroid Australia
The Type 1 Diabetes Network
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Victorian AIDS Council
AIDS Housing Action Group
Contact: Mark Riley
365 Hoddle Street, Collingwood Victoria, 3066
Telephone: (03) 9517 4311
Fax: (03) 9416 3143
Email: ahag@infoxchange.net.au
Arthritis Victoria operates within a health promotion framework offering programs throughout Victoria in Self Management, Physical Activity Programs (like Warm Water Exercise and Tai Chi) and support to families dealing with juvenile arthritis.
A telephone information service is provided by volunteers.
Contact: Dr Jane Glatz
Telephone: (03) 85318000
Email: jane.glatz@arthritisvic.org.au
Contact:
491-495 King Street, West Melbourne Victoria, 3003
Telephone: (03) 9326 7088
Fax: (03) 9326 7055
Email: AFV@asthma.org.au
Contact:
National Office: Level 1, 462 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Victoria, 3122
Telephone: (03) 9815 1266
Email: info@crohnsandcolitis.com.au
Australian Leukodystrophy Support
Group Inc.
Leukodystrophies are a group of degenerative genetic diseases that affect the nervous system. They most often take hold during childhood with many losing the ability to see, hear, walk, sit up or even swallow. There is no cure for Leukodystrophy and the impact on families is devastating.
Contact:
We are here 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Nerve Centre Building
54 Railway Road
BLACKBURN VIC 3130
Australia
Toll Free Telephone: 1800 141 400
Telephone: (03) 9845 2831
Mobile: 0418 755 994
Email: mail@alds.org.au
Australian Pain Management Association
The Australian Pain Management Association is available to help all people living with pain in Australia.
Pain is the biggest moral health issue in Australia today." – Professor Michael Cousins, AM
Australian Pain Management Association Inc. (APMA)
GPO Box 2104, Brisbane 4001
Secretary: Ms Elizabeth Carrigan
Email: secretary.apma@bigpond.com
Bendigo Community Health Services
Bendigo Community Health Services works to strengthen the capacity of individuals and communities to maintain and improve their health and well-being.
Contact: Karen Riley
Bendigo Community Health Service, Seymour Street, Bendigo, Victoria 3556
Telephone: (03) 5434 4300
Fax: (03) 5434 4355
Email: karenriley@bchs.com.au
beyondblue-the national depression initiative
beyondblue is a national independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. A key goal relates to raising community awareness and reducing the stigma of depression.
Contact:
PO Box 6100, Hawthorn East, Victoria 3122
Telephone:(03) 9810 6100
Fax: (03) 9810 6111
Email: bb@beyondblue.org.au
Brainlink Services Ltd is a statewide service that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by conditions of the brain and providing support to their families.
Contact: Brainlink
54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria 3130
Telephone: (03) 9845 2951
Fax: (03) 9845 2882
Email: info@brainlink.org.au
The Cancer Council of Victoria's mission is to lead, coordinate, undertake and evaluate action to minimise the human cost of cancer for all Victorians.
There are over 100 types of cancer and all are caused by damage to certain genes (our DNA) and in over 90% of cases, this damage results from exposure to cancer causing agents during our lifetime.
Contact : Cancer Information and Support Services for information and
support on 13 11 20
Patient Services Development Unit for assistance with development of new
services on (03) 9635 5137
Cancer Voices NSW provides an independent voice for people affected by cancer in our state, and is a coalition of 88 cancer support and advocacy groups. We represent around 4,000 people who are living with or who have experienced cancer. We are all volunteers who work to promote the interests of the 38,000 who are diagnosed with the disease each year in NSW, and the very many others affected by or worried about cancer.
Contact: Sally Crossing
Cancer Voices NSW Inc
PO Box 5016, Greenwich NSW 2065
Telephone/Fax: (02) 9436 1755
Email: info@cancervoices.org.au
Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Ltd.
Nationally the Association provides support for people with Cardiomyopathy, their families and friends. This is by regular social and informative meetings in several States, newsletters and a phonelink service.
Contact: Julie Temple
PO BOX 273, Hurstbridge Victoria 3099
1300 362 787 - Heartline
1300 552 622 - CMAA Ltd.'s message bank for state contact details.
Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family carers. Carers Victoria represents and provides support to carers in the community.
Contact: Kath Waugh
Level 1, 37 Albert Street, Footscray Victoria 3011
Telephone: (03) 9396 9500
Fax: (03) 9396 9555
TTY: (text phone for hearing impaired) 03 9396 9587
Email: library@carersvic.org.au
ChIPS (Chronic Illness Peer Support)
ChIPS is a program or young people with any kind of chronic health condition. It provided support, fun and opportunities to learn new skills in an environment of understanding and acceptance.
Contact: Kristen Kappel
Centre for Adolescent Health
2 Gatehouse Street, Parkville Victoria 3052
Telephone: (03)
9345 6616
Email: kristen.kappel@rch.org.au
The Cochrane Consumer Network is part of the international organisation, The Cochrane Collaboration. The main purpose of The Cochrane Collaboration is to develop systematic reviews of the strongest evidence available about healthcare interventions. Consumers and health practitioners can then work together to make the best possible decisions about health care. The reviews are published electronically within The Cochrane Library and are freely accessible in shortened versions.
The Cochrane Consumer Network supports consumer involvement within The Cochrane Collaboration to produce systematic reviews and their plain language summaries available in The Cochrane Library.
The Cochrane Consumer Network is made up of fellow consumers who are committed to the philosophies of The Cochrane Collaboration and the importance of consumer participation in informed healthcare decision-making processes.
Contact: Janet Wale, Convenor
Cochrane Consumer Network
Telephone: (03) 9343 6402
Email: ccnet-contact@cochrane.de
Continence Foundation Australia
The Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) is the peak body for continence promotion, management and advocacy. The Continence Foundation of Australia manages the National Continence Helpline freecall 1800 33 00 66 on behalf of the Australian Government.
The Helpline is a free service that provides confidential information and advice about bladder and bowel problems and continence products and
services.
Contact: Barry Cahill
Chief Executive Officer
Continence Foundation of Australia
AMA House 293 Royal Pde, Parkville Victoria 3052
Telephone: (03) 9347 2522
Facsimile: (03) 9347 2533
Email: barry@continence.org.au
Cystic Fibrosis South Australia
Cystic Fibrosis South Australia provides assistance, advocacy and support to people living with cystic fibrosis in South Australia.
Contact: Kate Hartwig
143 Sturt Street, Adelaide South Australia 5000
Telephone: (08) 8221 5595
Facsimile: (08) 8221 5596
Email: khartwig@cfsa.org.au
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria offers a range of services for people living with CF, their families, friends and carers. Services include support (including financial assistance and equipment hire), advocacy and lobbying, information, education and fundraising.The Association has also has a Contact & Support Network which operates on a voluntary basis and provides support to people living with and affected by CF across the State.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening genetic disorder in Australia. CF predominantly affects the lungs and digestive system. There is currently no cure, however with improved medication and treatment, life expectancy has been extended consideraby. Approximately 50% of people with CF now live until the age of 30 or beyond.
Contact: Ken Fraser, Office Manager
80 Dodds Street SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Telephone: (03) 96861811
Freecall within Victoria: 1800 633 685
Fax: (03) 9686 3437
E-Mail: admin@cfv.org.au
Contact:Susanne Baxandall, Advocacy & Information Officer
570 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Victoria, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9667 1777
Fax: (03) 9667 1778
Email: mail@diabetesvic.org.au
Doutta Galla Community Health Service
Doutta Galla Community Health Service provides services in the City of Moonee Valley and city of Melbourne. These services include primary and community health care services and specialist mental health care services.
Contact: Claire Conlan
3-15 Mathews Avenue, Niddrie Victoria 3042
Telephone: (03) 8378 3537
Fax: (03) 9374 2866
Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria
Contact: Graeme Shears
818 Burke Road, Camberwell Victoria, 3124
Telephone: (03) 9805 9111
Fax: (03) 9882 7159
Epilepsy Australia is a nationally registered charity whose members are state-based organisations, working on behalf of all Australians with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Australia National Helpline:1300 852 853
Frameworks for Health is dedicated to translating “real world” health research into everyday clinical practice through program development, research and implementation. The team was formerly known as the Collaborative Therapy Unit, based at the Mental Health Research Institute. Since 2008, our team has been auspiced by St Vincent’s Health where it is known as Frameworks for Health to reflect our broader clinical and research interests. Frameworks for Health works with organizations to implement service delivery models of
care and stand alone programs based on the Collaborative Therapy approach.
Contact: Monica Gilbert
Frameworks for Health, St Vincent’s Health Melbourne,
P.O. Box 2900 FITZROY 3065
Telephone: (03) 9288 2293
Email: monica.gilbert2@svhm.org.au
Frankston Community Health Service
Frankston Community Health Service (FCHS) is located in the Frankston Integrated Health Centre (FIHC).
Frankston Flinders Road (Hastings Road) Frankston
Services and programs are provided from a range of sites and settings across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Community-based services are offered to children, youth and adults across the area. They include health promotion and chronic disease self-management programs.
PO Box 52, Frankston Victoria 3199
Telephone: (03) 9784 8100
Fax: (03) 9784 8149
Email: fchs@phcn.vic.gov.au
Genetic Support Services Victoria
GSNV is an umbrella organisation for people affected by any conditionwith a genetic component. GSNV offers education, information, support and advocacy as well as supporting condition-specific support groups. For more information and to find out how you can be involved visit our website.
Contact: Louisa di Pietro
10th floor, Royal Children's Hospital
Flemington Road, Parkville Victoria 3052
Telephone: (03) 8341 6315
Email:
louisa.dipietro@gsnv.org.au
Haemophilia Foundation of Victoria
HFV is committed to providing physical and emotional support and services for people affected by bleeding disorders, their families and carers in Victoria. The Foundation lobbies and advocates for quality services for members and provides education to the community about bleeding disorders.
Haemophilia is a blood clotting disorder in which one of the essential clotting factors is deficient. Haemophilia A, or Classical Haemophilia,is the most common form, and is due to the deficiency of Factor VIII. Haemophilia B, or Christmas Disease, is due to the deficiency of Factor IX. Von Willebrand's disorder is another common blood clotting disorder.
Contact: Haemophilia Foundation Victoria,
13 Keith Street, Hampton East Victoria 3188
Ph: (03) 9555 7595, Fax: (03) 9555 7375
Email: info@hfv.org.au
Health Issues Centre is at the forefront of promoting consumer perspectives in the Australian health system. It has gained a strong reputation around Australia for its public interest research and its analysis of the health system, particularly promoting awareness of consumer perspectives and needs.
Contact: Health Issues Centre
Inc.
Level 5, Health
Sciences 2
La Trobe University
VIC 3086
Ph: (03) 9479
5827
Fax (03) 9479
5977
Email: info@healthissuescentre.org.au
Hepatitis C Victoria
The Hepatitis C Council of Victoria Inc. is a statewide organisation representing and catering to the needs of people with hepatitis C, their carers, partners, family and friends.
The Council works to achieve this through support, advocacy, education and consultation.
Our Vision
- That hepatitis C is recognised as a health and social issue requiring
understanding
and appropriate resources - That stigmatisation of and discrimination against people with hepatitis C no longer occurs
- That people affected by hepatitis C receive appropriate and accessible services, support, health and social care in order to maximise their quality of life
- That there are no new hepatitis C infections
Contact: Hepatitis C Council of Victoria
Suite 5, 200 Sydney Road, Brunswick Victoria, 3056
Telephone: (03) 9380 4644
Fax: (03) 9380 4688
Email: info@hepcvic.org.au
Huntington's Victoria provides services to improve the lives of Victorians with Huntington's Disease. It is a not-for-profit organisation funded by both Government and by donations from the public. It provides information and advice to people with Huntington's Disease and their families who make decisions about their care. Huntington's Victoria assists people to live with dignity and autonomy at home as long as possible. It supports carers with rest breaks, information and counseling, while increasing the understanding of Huntington's Disease in the community and educating staff in nursing homes on how to care for people with Huntington's Disease. Finally Huntington's Victoria advocates improved access to services for the Huntington's Disease community.
Contact: Kate Delbridge
Huntington's Victoria
607 Warrigal Road, Ashfield Victoria, 3147
Postal address: PO Box 60, Holmesglen Victoria 3148
Telephone: (03) 9563 3922
Email: k.delbridge@huntingtonsvic.org.au
Kidney Health Australia The Australian Kidney Foundation now trading as Kidney Health Australia was founded in 1968. As a non profit organisation, our vision is Australia free of kidney and urinary tract disease. Our mission is to be the lead organisation promoting kidney and urinary tract health through research, advocacy, education and health service excellence.
Kidney Health Australia provides support and education services to patients and their families with kidney disease throughout Australia.
Contact: Health Services Manager
344 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3004
Telephone: (03) 9674 4300
Fax: (03) 9686 7289
Email: vic@kidney.org.au
Knox Community Health Service was established in 1996 to provide a high quality of community care and health education programs to Knox consumers. Knox Community Health Service delivers a range of services that improve the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals, families and communities in the City of Knox.
Contact: Belinda Lehane, PA to CEO
1063 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, Victoria 3156
Telephone: (03) 9757 6200
Fax: (03) 9756 0144
Email: belinda.lehane@kchs.org.au
The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national non-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Since its formation in Queensland in 1975, the Foundation has been committed to improving survival for patients and providing much needed support. The Foundation provides a range of free services and programs including practical assistance, emotional support, information, education and peer support programs. The Foundation funds leading research into better treatment and cures through its national research program as well as supporting national facilities like the PwC Leukaemia and Lymphoma Tissue Bank and the Leukaemia Foundation Research Unit at the QIMR.
The Foundation's vision is to create a world free of blood cancers and its mission is to care for patients and their families.
Contact: Support Services Manager
The Leukaemia Foundation
Freecall 1800 620 420
Email info@leukaemia.org.au
We offer strategies and choices for the seriously ill and those who care for them and for the bereaved following a serious illness.
Our 24 hours, 7 days a week Hopeline Counseling Service is staffed by volunteers who have survived or cared for someone with a life-threatening illness. All volunteers are intensively trained.
LifeGoesOn is a public benevolent institution. It has a board and an advisory group.
Contact: Joel Nathan OAM
Level 11, 473 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Telephone: (03) 8629 1125
Fax: (03) 9888 6460
Email: admin@lifegoeson.org.au
Contact: Penny Abrahams
ME/CFS Australia (Victoria)
Suite 5, 106 Foster Street, DANDENONG VIC 3175
Postal: PO Box 7100, DANDENONG VIC 3175
Ph: (03) 9791 3100
Support Line: (03) 9791 2199
Email: admin@mecfs-vic.org.au
Ménière's Support Group of Victoria
Contact: Lynn Polson
Meniere's Support Group Victoria
Suite 4, 18-28 Skye Road, Frankston Victoria, 3199
Telephone: (03) 9783 9233
Fax: (03) 9783 9208
Email: info@menieres.org.au
Monashlink Community Health Service
Monashlink is an innovative and respected community health service that provides services to residents in the City of Monash from four main sites in Glen Waverley, Ashburton, Hughesdale and Clayton. It delivers a range of services and programs including the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease program.
Contact: Monashlink
Telephone: 1300 552 509
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Victoria/New South Wales
Contact: MS Society of Victoria/NSW
54 Railway Road, Blackburn Victoria, 3130
Telephone: (03) 9845 2700
Fax: (03) 9845 2777
Email: public@mssociety.com.au
Myeloma Foundation of Australia
Myeloma Australia provides education, information and support to patients,
relatives, carers and health professionals by conducting educational
workshops in relevant topics and publishing a regular newsletter.
Myeloma Support Nurses are available in several states to provide phone support
to those families affected by Multiple Myeloma. See website for details.
Contact: Michael Bruce, Chief Operating Officer
Suite 310, 89 High Street Kew Victoria 3101
Telephone: (03) 9853 8118: Freecall 1800 693 566
Fax: (03) 9853 8116
Email: info@myeloma.org.au
Ovarian Cancer Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation providing support and advocacy for people affected by ovarian cancer, and is the peak body for ovarian cancer awareness and prevention. Our programs are focused in these important areas:
Promoting awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms in the community;
Giving Australian women and their healthcare providers a better understanding of the early signs of ovarian cancer;
Providing support networks and resources to women and their families and friends affected by ovarian cancer;
Advocating with medical professionals, government and the media for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Level 2, 210 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Telephone: 1300 660 334
Email: admin@ovariancancer.net.au
Paediatric Continence Association of Australia
Nidkids was formed in 1995 by parent advocate Helen Bird to support families of children diagnosed with neuronal intestinal dysplasia (NID). In 2004, Julie Jordan-Ely Professor John Hudson and Dr Bridget Southwell formed the Paediatric Continence Foundation of Australia. to provide information, education and support to families with children with all sorts of bowel and bladder dysfunction. A research, medical and community collaboration, Nidkids is now a specific auspiced program under the PCAA to support children with NID.
Contact: Julie Jordan-Ely
Telephone: National: 1300 885 209; Victorian: (03) 9739 5548
Email: juliej@pcaa.org.au
Contact:
Level 2, 182 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne Victoria, 3002
Telephone: (03) 9662 9664
Fax: (03) 9662 9722
Email: info@pallcarevic.asn.au
In Australia 100 people are told they have Parkinson's every week of the year. On the day you are reading this, fifteen more people are diagnosed. That's over 5,400 each year, and numbers will double in thirty years.
Parkinson's Victoria is the peak state body providing information, advocacy, education and referral services to the 20,000 people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
Contact:
Parkinson's Victoria Inc.
20 Kingston Road, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192
Telephone: (03) 9551 1122
Fax: (03) 9551 1310
Email: info@parkinsons-vic.org.au
Contact: Julia Fry
59 Sydney Parade, Geelong Victoria, 3220
Telephone: (03) 5229 1574
Email: passprogram@barwonhealth.org.au
Peers Inspiring Peers is a not-for-profit organisation created to deliver structured peer support to those affected by acquired neurological conditions; for example, stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis.
LifeMoves is our 8 week structured peer support programme in which group members meet once a week in a facilitated environment to discuss the issues and challenges they are facing and share strategies to deal with them. The rationale for the LifeMoves programme is that people who share similar experiences and challenges best facilitate healthy psychosocial adjustment - peers inspiring peers. All LifeMoves facilitators have themselves been affected by an acquired neurological condition.
Contact: Greg Quinn, Director of Operations
PO Box 279
Fairfield Victoria 3078
Telephone:0427 221 850
Email: greg@peersinspiringpeers.org.au
People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria
Information, advice, advocacy, support and representation for all people living with HIV/AIDS in Victoria.
Contact: Sonny Williams
Suite1, 111 Coventry St.
Southbank Victoria 3006
Telephone: (03) 9863 8733
Fax: (03) 9863 8734
Email: info@plwhavictoria.org.au
Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian Branch
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia was established in 1928, bringing together several small retail pharmacy organisations then operating in the various states. The Guild is registered under the Federal Workplace Relations Act 1996 as an employers' organisation. Its members are owners of some 4,500 pharmacies throughout Australia.
Contact: Pharmacy Guild of
Australia, Victorian Branch
40 Burwood Rd
Hawthorn, Victoria
3122
Telephone: (03)
9810 9999
Fax: (03) 9818
8627
Email: maurice.sheehan@vic.guild.org.au
The PolioNetwork is a free service based in Victoria that provides relevant and accessible information, referral and support services to people who have had Polio, their families, carers and advocates. Their services include: Information and Support; Community Information Sessions (please ring 9418 0411 to arrange a talk for your group); 17 State-Wide support groups;Quarterly newsletter: Polio Perspectives;Resources: Books/DVD’s/ Video’s;Annual Polio Day;Promotion of Immunisation.
Contact: John Walta, Polio Information Services Officer.
208 Wellington St,
Collingwood, Victoria 3066,
Telephone:
(03) 9418 0478
Email:John.Walta@independenceaustralia.com
An organisation supporting women living with HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Stephanie Moore - Director
Telephone: (03) 92766918
Email: info@positivewomen.org.au
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is the peak organisation for prostate cancer. Our mission is to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families. we do this by raising awareness and education in the community, funding quality research and supporting men through the 84 local community PCFA support groups.
Contact: A. Giles, CEO
Telephone: (02) 9438 7000
Email: agiles@prostate.org.au
Royal District Nursing Service
Contact: Fiona Hearn
31 Alma Road, St. Kilda Victoria, 3182
Telephone: (03) 9536 5222
Fax: (03) 9536 5333
Email: fhearn@rdns.com.au
Scleroderma Victoria is run by volunteers to support Victorians with scleroderma, promote awareness of the condition and encourage research. There are 320 members as at 30 June 2008.
Contact: Robyn Sims, Administrator
St Vincent's Hospital
41 Victoria Street, Fitzroy
Victoria 3065
Telephone: (03) 9288 3651
Email: enq@sclerodermavictoria.com.au
Stroke Foundation (The National Stroke Foundation)
The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community. We are dedicated to raising awareness, preventing stroke, facilitating research, improving treatment and making life better for stroke survivors.
Contact: Jo Smith, Project Officer
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Telephone: (03) 9670 1000
Fax: (03) 9670 9300
StrokeLine - 1800 787 653
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street
Email:
jsmith@strokefoundation.com.au
Contact: Sandra van Lith
333 Waverley Road, Mount Waverley Victoria, 3149
Telephone: (03) 9888 2211
Fax: (03) 9888 2150
Email: info@tsv.org.au
Support for those with thyroid conditions, their families and friends.
Contact: Duty Volunteer
333 Waverley Road, Mt. Waverley, Victoria, 3149
Telephone: (03) 9888 2588
Fax: (03) 9561 4798
Email: support@thyroid.org.au
The Type 1 Diabetes Network is a consumer group run for and by people with type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes. Activities include online communities for young adults: www.realitycheck.org.au and parents www.MuntedPancreas.com. There are also educational resources, notices of networking events and research into the experiences and the health services use by people with type 1 diabetes.
Contact: Kate Gilbert
Telephone: 04 02 515 825
Email: kate@d1.org.au
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)
VACCHO represents all Aboriginal community controlled health organisations in Victoria and is a key partner in the Aboriginal Health Promotion and Chronic Care (AHPACC) strategy.
Contact:
VACCHO
5-7 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065
Telephone: (03) 9419 3350
Fax: (03) 9417 3871
Email: jenniferb@vaccho.com.au
Contact: Mike Kennedy
6 Claremont Street, South Yarra Victoria, 3141
Telephone: (03) 9865 6700
Email: mike_kennedy@vicaids.asn.au
