The peak disability organisation for brain injury. They provide a wide range of services and recourses including training, brain injury research/publications, and support.

Ph: Brisbane (07) 3367 1049

Regional 1800 673 074

Address: 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, QLD 4000

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

Email: contact/ovnd+ovnd.pbz+nh

Carers Queensland

Offer various support, advocacy, referral and programs.

Ph: 1800 242 636

Address: 15 Abbott St, Camp Hill, Holland Park, QLD 4121

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

Email: cas@carersqld.asn.au

Commonwealth Carelink Centres

Information centre that link you with local services.

Ph: 1800 052 222

Address: Centres throughout QLD. Check their website for closest office

Website: http://www.commcarelink.health.gov.au

Email: commCarelink@health.gov.au

Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre

Provides information, referrals, counselling and resources including a free carers kit that includes information regarding the supports and services available to carers in their area, fact sheets on specific conditions, a relaxation tape or CD, legal and financial information, an emergency care kit, other practical assistance. Free call Monday to Friday 9-5pm.

Ph: 1800 242 636

Circle of Silent Angels

For Australian Rett Syndrome Research

Website: http://www.silent-angels.org.au/contact_us.html

Dr Gary Deed

Is a GP in Brisbane who specialises in nutritional and environmental medicine as well as in the use of medicinal herbs (Southern Cross Herbal School) plus a Fellowship through the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Dr Gary Deed works closely with diverse patient groups within Womens Health, Fatigue Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Diabetes.

Ph: (07) 34217488. Fax: (07) 38472160

Friends of Brain Injured Children (F.O.B.I.C) ACT Inc

For support and assistance via Information, supplementary therapy, family support, financial assistance and therapy.

Address: SHOUT Office, The Pearce Centre, Collet Pl, Pearce ACT

Ph: 02 6290 1984

Email: contact/sovnpg+fubhg.bet+nh

Good Grief

Good Grief Ltd is committed to relieving suffering and bringing hope to people affected by change, loss and grief.

http://www.goodgrief.org.au/home

Let's Talk- Developmental Hub (Speech & Language Professional Centre)

Webpage: http://www.letstalk.org.au/Pages/professoinals/healthprof.html

Music Therapy and Brain Injury/Developmental Delay

Vanessa Solomon is a Registered Music Therapist (BMus, hons, RMT) as well as a Clinical Nutritionist who facilitates community music therapy programs (with a special interest in people with special needs) throughout Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Ph: 0405 715 709

Email: contact/inarffntfbybzba+tznvy+pbz

Music Therapist

Jasmin Roberts is a registered Music Therapist and is taking clients now. Jasmin has been reccommended by one of our Members with the review of being- 'very knowledgeable and professional'.

Jasmin's email is contact/wnfzvayeboregf+tznvy.pbz+nh

The Developing Foundation Inc.

(formerly Friends of Brain Injured Children of Qld)

Ph: (07) 3871 0530

Address: 14 Munro Street, Auchenflower, QLD 4066

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

Email: contact/vasb+qrirybcvatsbhaqngvba.bet+nh

O.C.C Therapy- On call childrens Therapy Network

Mobile occupational therapy services for all children from 0-15 years.

Engagement, participation and quality of life
Play, social and emotional skills
Attention and concentration
Fine motor skills
Handwriting and learning letters
Organisation and classroom skills
Self care skills

http://www.occtherapy.com.au/

Pave the Way

Assist with planning for the future of a person with a disability.

Ph: (07) 3291 5800

Address: Lvl 1 1428 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, QLD

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

Email: contact/cnirgurjnl+znzer.bet+nh

Raising Children Network (the Australian parenting website)

When you find out your child has a disability, you might feel emotionally overwhelmed. This won't always be the case. But as you come to terms with the diagnosis, there are some effective ways to manage your feelings and move forward with family life.

http://raisingchildren.net.au/children_with_disabilities/raising_children_with_disabilities.html

Service Seeker

Australia's most extensive directory of community services.

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

Siblings Australia Inc.

A national support organisation for siblings of children with special needs.

Ph: (08) 8361 8361

Address: PO Box 848, Torrens Park, SA 5062

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

Email: contact/vasb+fvoyvatfnhfgenyvn.bet+nh

Sisters Individuals Brothers (SIBS)

A support website for children and adolescents who have a sibling who has a disability. There is also an area aimed at assisting parents with support of their sibling children.

Ph: (03) 9818 2000

Address: Suite 2, 98 Morang Road Hawthorn, VIC 3122

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

Email: megans@acd.org.au

The Umbrella Network

The Umbrella Network offers information and support to families of children with special needs and disabilities in the Townsville area. We are NOT a service provider but a registered charity that runs on Volunteers. We offer education, friendship and the chance to start turning your childs life into a positive and rewarding journey!

Jenny Kastner
(07) 4728 3330

The Umbrella Network can be contacted by:
Email: contact/vasb+gurhzoeryynargjbex+bet
P.O.Box 792, Castletown, Hyde Park, Qld 4817

www.theumbrellanetwork.org

Unique- Rare chromosome disorder Support Group.

Unique is a source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder and to the professionals who work with them. Unique is a UK-based charity but welcomes members worldwide.

http://www.rarechromo.org/html/home.asp

Victim Assist QLD

Victim Assist Queensland is the new Queensland Government assistance scheme for victims of crime in Queensland. Victim Assist Queensland commenced on 1 December 2009, replacing the previous criminal injury compensation schemes.

Victim Assist Queensland focuses on assisting the recovery of victims of crime who have been injured as a result of an act of violence.

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/victims-of-crime

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