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• Aboriginal Alcohol& Drug Service (AADS) Provides counselling and training for Aboriginal people affected directly or indirectly by alcohol and substance abuse.
   
• Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA) Peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in WA. AHCWA acts as a forum for Aboriginal controlled health care, develops networks, provides research, policy development and strategic planning. Advocates for health care services and implements Aboriginal programs.
   
• Aboriginal Hostel Limited Provides temporary accommodation services to indigenous people, including meals. Assists community organisations to operate hotels accommodating indigenous people.
   
• Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Inc (ALSWA) Provides legal information, advice, assistance and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Western Australia.
   
• Adoption Jigsaw (WA) Inc Offers a professional information, support, search, contact and mediation service to all those with a family separation experience, in particular adoption.
   
• Adoption Research and Counselling Service (ARCS) Inc An independent community agency that provides professional counselling, support and information to anyone dealing with the challenges and opportunities in: adoption, pre-adoption, step and blended families, foster families and families created through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
   
• Adoption Support for Families and Children (ASFC) Provides support to adoptive families and prospective adoptive parents. Operates child sponsorship programs in India, Thailand, Philippines and Korea. Also provides aid to children in third-world countries.
   
• Advocare Inc An independent advocacy agency which advocates and protects the rights and best interests of: people living in aged care facilities, people receiving community care services and people not currently receiving these services but who are eligible for them.
   
• Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) Services are available to anyone over 18yrs who has experienced child abuse, neglect, sexual, ritual, physical or emotional abuse. We provide support, advocacy and education needed to promote healing.
   
• Agcare Inc Provides a full, free confidential counselling and emergency relief service to rural people who are experiencing poverty, hardship and family problems in WA.
   
• Agencies for South West Accommodation (ASWA) Provides both crisis supported accommodation and counselling services. Service provided to the South West through crisis accommodation, tenant advice, parenting skills, youth counselling, drug and alcohol information and men's relationship counselling.
   
• Al-Anon Family Groups Provides support to family and friends of alcoholics through group meetings. Please phone for meeting details.
   
• Alateen Groups Services for youth with alcoholic friends and/or relatives. Please phone for meeting information.
   
• Albany Youth Support Association Provides crisis accommodation and other support services for young people aged 15-25 years.
   
• Alcohol& Drug Information Service (ADIS) Provides information, counselling and referral by telephone, at any time, to anyone with issues about drug or alcohol use.
   
• Allambee Counselling Inc Counselling and support services to reduce the trauma and suffering of survivors (and their families), who are affected by sexual and family violence in the Peel region.  
   
• Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) - Peaceful Pathways Offers two day (weekend) creative conflict resolution workshops which aim to raise awareness of issues surrounding violence. Please phone for workshop details.
   
• Amputees in Action (AIA) Provides support, information and advocacy to people living without limbs
   
• Angelhands Inc. WA Online access to resources, support material and chat groups to assist those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, neighbour, friend, etc through the act of homicide.
   
• ARAFMI Mental Health Carers and Friends Association A not for profit agency who provide support services to family and friends caring for someone with a mental illness.
   
• Association for the Blind of WA Inc Maximises the quality of life for West Australians with vision impairment. Please phone or visit the website for a list of services.
   
• Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors Inc (ASeTTS) Provides treatment and support to people who have been tortured or traumatized by violent conflicts.
   
• Autism Association of Western Australia Inc Advances the personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with autism.
   
• Autism Solutions Incorporated To provide services to families with children on the Autism spectrum and to promote Autism awareness to the broader community.
   
• Bayswater Extended Community Help Organisation (ECHO) Provides services to enable the frail-aged and disabled people of all ages in the City of Bayswater to stay in their own homes. Assessments are carried out and appropriate home help is offered.
   
• Better Hearing Australia (WA Branch) Inc Preserves hearing, prevents deafness and provides assistance to adults with a hearing loss
   
• Bilingual Families Perth Promotes and supports families with more than one language in the maintenance of English and all other languages.
   
• Bluesky Community Group Inc A resource and activity centre providing information and referral services to the community.
   
• Breast Cancer Foundation of WA (Inc) Offers practical, financial and emotional support to women with breast cancer. Provides a Library, awareness and educational programs and advocacy.
   
• Bunbury Housing Association Provides long-term housing for low income disadvantaged people. Has a boarding house, Yanget Guest House, providing accommodation for up to 18 single men.
   
• Carers Association of Western Australia Inc Peak body for carers providing support and services to family carers through information and resources, education, training, counselling, social support, advocacy and representation.
   
• Carers Counselling Line A professional and confidential counselling service free to carers statewide. The line provides a safe place to express emotions, needs and wants anytime, day or night.
   
• CBERS Consultancy Confidential and professional service available free of charge to ex-residents and students of Christian Brothers institutions. Also available to ex-residents Sisters of Mercy& Sisters of Nazareth institutions. Service available to child migrants and Australian-born men and women.

• Citizen Advocacy Perth West is a program which aims to recognise, promote and defend the rights and interests of people with intellectual disability. It does so by finding and supporting ordinary, caring, responsible citizens who are prepared voluntarily to make a positive difference in the life of a person with an intellectual disability, who has no family and therefore may be vulnerable, be facing difficult challenges or be at risk.

 
• CLAN WA Inc (Community Link& Network Association Inc) A not for profit organisation which supports and strengthens family life by encouraging healthy relationships, effective parenting, support networks and community participation.

 
• Communicare Inc Provides family support services throughout metropolitan Perth. Includes children's services, family support programs and employment services.

 
• Continence Advisory Service Provides free advice, information, advocacy, counselling, professional services and education on bladder and bowel control problems. Promotes community awareness of bladder and bowel health issues, including incontinence.

 
• Coronial Counselling Service A counselling and support service at the Coroner's Office, provided free of charge, by experienced social workers for those who are involved with a coronial investigation.

 
• Council on the Ageing (WA) Inc Protects and promotes the well-being of older people in WA. Services include computing classes for seniors and Living Longer, Living Stronger - strength training for over 50's. Also provides insurance (house, etc.) for members.

 
• Creative & Therapy Activities (C.A.T.A.) Group Inc Improves the quality of life for people with disabilities and the frail-aged by offering programs which act as a stepping stone from being house-bound to being involved in the community. Provides a social outlet via activities and outings, respite camps and day-care. Also provides support and a break for carers

 
• Cross Roads Community Inc Provides weekly support groups for substance misusers and their families and friends. Services include individual and vocational counselling, spiritual direction, courses, resource area, fitness/dietary information, a prayer room for meditation and a Friday Healing Mass.

 
• Cyrenian House - WA Council on Addictions Services include free information and advice, advocacy, rehabilitation, clinical and counselling services.

 
• Debtors Anonymous Offers support and hope to those recovering from compulsive debting.

 
• Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service A health service staffed by health professionals such as Aboriginal health workers, home and community-care workers (HACC program), care aids, registered nurses, doctors, case workers. Podiatrists, physiotherapists and other health care service workers.  

 
• Disability First Stop An innovative service that assists people with disabilities and their families get the help they need when newly diagnosed or have an accident. Disability First Stop directs them towards agencies to give them the support they need.

 
• Disability Services Commission Advances the equality of opportunity, community participation and quality of life for people with disabilities throughout Western Australia.

 
• Domestic Violence Advocacy and Referral Service (DVARS) Offers support and advocacy to women in the Northern Suburbs who have experienced/are experiencing domestic violence. 

 
• Down Syndrome Association of WA

 
• Drug Arm WA Inc A professional organisation with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, including trained health educators and counsellors, who care and work with individuals and families whose lives are affected by substance abuse.

 
• Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation WA Inc, TheOffers a range of services and family support throughout Western Australia to enable children and adults with specific learning disabilities to realise their greatest potential.

 
• Eastern Region Employment and Community Services Inc (ERECS) Provides a low cost counselling service utilizing qualified and experienced counsellors. Assists people experiencing poverty, disadvantage, depression, family breakdown or alcohol and drug misuse.

 
• Escare Inc Family Support & Youth Service Provides individuals and families from all cultural and religious backgrounds in need of support with information, referral and practical assistance. Services include advocacy, advice, information, parenting and childcare, youth support, self help support and fellowship, training workshops and seminars, and liaison with government departments.

 
• Family Drug Support Supports carers and the families of drug users. Services include access to up to date information, bereavement contact and follow-up, limited counselling and family therapy, monthly newsletter 'FDS Insight', parent education kits and referral to drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services. Regular family support meetings also available.

 
• Family Violence Service An information and support service to victims of family and domestic violence within a court setting. Assistance can be in the form of risk assessment, with applications for Violence Restraining Orders, safety planning and referral to other appropriate agencies.

 
• Federation of Housing Collectives (FOHCOL) The peak body for housing co-operatives in Western Australia providing advocacy and support to established and developing housing co-operatives. 

 
• Foodbank of Western Australia Inc Works to alleviate hunger in the community by acting as a bridge between the food industry and support agencies to distribute donated food and personal hygiene items through those agencies to families, individuals and school children in need in Western Australia.

 
• Foster Care Association of WA Inc Offers information, advice, advocacy, support and training to foster families. Promotes the development of quality out-of-home care for children by representing the interests of foster families on relevant government and non-government committees.

 
• FPWA Provides sexual and reproductive health services including clinical services, counselling, referral, education and training in Western Australia.

 
• Fragile X Support Group of WA Inc A support, contact and information service for families affected by Fragile X Syndrome

• Gay& Lesbian Community Services of WA Inc (GLCS) Offers support services and telephone counselling for same sex attracted people, their friends and family. Services include free information, advice and referral service, advocacy, group meetings, legal information and shared accommodation register.

 
• Gifted & Talented Children's Association of WA Inc (GATCA) Serves gifted children, their parents, teachers and a range of others who work in the field of gifted education. GATCA is about recognising, and providing for, the special needs of gifted children.

 
• Headwest - Brain Injury Association WA Inc Provides an individual advocacy service that assists people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Also assists families and/or carers to address particular issues or problems. Also provides community education and systemic advocacy.
• Hills Community Support Group Inc Offers a caring community service for frail older people, people with disabilities, carers and youth who need support, assistance, advice and encouragement in their daily lives.

 
• Hills Support Group for Women with Physical Disabilities Provides friendship, socialisation, information and education for women with physical disabilities in the eastern metropolitan region. Meetings are held fortnightly.

 
Incest Survivors' Association (ISA) Inc Provides a safe place for people to recover from child sex abuse issues. Services include individual and group counselling, support groups, self harm therapy, and assistance with reports for compensation.
 
• Independent Living Centre of WA Inc A professional information, advisory, assessment and training service on assistive technology and equipment for people with disabilities and the ageing.
   
• Indigenous Co-ordination Centre (ICC) Works to promote the distinct identity of Indigenous Australians and to preserve Indigenous cultural heritage. 

 
• Gambling Help WA Offers help to those experiencing difficulties with gambling to overcome their problems and access further help or support if needed. Information, advice, counselling and support available for individuals as well as friends or families affected by problem gambling.

 
• Gay and Lesbian Community Services of Western Australia Inc - Support and resources that allow people to explore their sexuality. GLCS also act as an advocacy and educational agency for issues relevant to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

 
• James Crofts Hope Foundation Inc Provides assistance to patients of brain tumor/brain cancer and their families. Offers on-line information, advice, advocacy, counselling, support group meetings, home visits and other support as required.

 
• The Kalparrin Centre - Parents of Children with Disabilities Inc Provides practical and emotional support for families of children with special needs in order to assist them in achieving a better quality of life.

 
• Kimberley Aboriginal Law & Culture Centre Assists and promotes the ceremonies, songs and dances of the Kimberley Aboriginal people, encouraging and strengthening social, cultural and legal values, to ensure their traditions a place in Australian society.

 
• Kinway Relationship Counselling Education& Training Provides family and relationship counselling and education and advocacy services. Services include counselling to families, couples and individuals, Family Court separation services, victims of crime, parent and adolescent services and education and workplace training services.

 
• Lady Gowrie Centre WA Inc Responds to local needs by developing relevant programs, projects and services which provide family support, individual and community empowerment and facilitation.

 
• Learning & Attentional Disorders Society of WA Inc (LADS) Provides support, information and advocacy for adults and children with ADHD and associated learning conditions.

 
• Lifeline WA A non-profit Christian based organisation with specialist services including 24 hour crisis state-wide telephone counselling for individuals, couples and family counselling.

 
• Local Drug Action Groups Inc Local Drug Action Groups focus their work on engaging and supporting communities. Emphasis is on local and practical action, grass roots community development.

 
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline (MDVHL) Provides information and advice, telephone counselling and active referral to behaviour change programs.
 
• Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Provides information and support to people affected by schizophrenia/mental illness, including their carers and families.
   
• Milligan - Bunbury Provides a family support service through adult education classes, referral centre, resources, playgroups and children's programs, social activities and community development.
   
• Minnawarra House Provides a counseling  and referral service.
   
• Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA Inc Raises awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and ensures carers, family members and MND sufferers have access to the resources required to maximise their lifestyles. Also provides information and education to professionals and the wider community.
   
• Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA Provides information, support and services for people with MS, their families and carers living in WA.
   
• Multicultural Housing Advocacy Housing Services. Advocating and supporting CALD people living in private rental.
   
• Muscular Dystrophy Association of WA Inc Helps to relieve sickness, suffering and distress occasioned through muscular dystrophy and allied diseases. Provides counselling, advocacy and patient support services.
   
• Nedlands Community Care Assists the elderly to stay in their own home should they wish to do so.
   
• Neuromuscular Support Group Provides mutual support for persons suffering from neuromuscular diseases and their families. Also provides information on research and changes in the Disability Services Act.
   
• Ngala Family Resource Centre Offers a range of programs that help families with children aged 0-5 years to develop their own resources to enjoy an independent and fulfilling life.
   
• NorthCity Community Services Services include counselling and support in the areas of parenting information and advice, women's health issues, men's issues, self esteem, financial counselling, grief and loss.
   
• North East Metro Community Drug Service Team Offers assessment, advice, information, counselling and referral for individuals who have a substance abuse issue and their families and friends.
   
• Office for Seniors' Interests & Volunteering Provides free and confidential information and referral for seniors and people concerned with seniors' issues.
   
• Palmerston Association Inc Services include early intervention, supporting individuals, families and the community, counselling and group-work for people experiencing alcohol or other drug problems. Family support is available for those experiencing difficulties with a family member's drug use.
   
• Parent Drug Information Service - Drug& Alcohol Office A telephone counselling information and support service for parents and families concerned about someone's alcohol or drug use, staffed by professionals and trained parent volunteers.
   
• Parent Help Centre & Parenting Line Provides telephone information, advice and referrals and one-to-one counselling to parents of children aged 0-18 years.
   
• Parents Without Partners (WA) Inc Offers support and social outlets for adults and children who are experiencing the changes associated with becoming a single parent family.
   
• Parkinson's Western Australia Provides support and information to people with Parkinson's and their families, helps to raise the awareness of Parkinson's Disease in the community and to educate health professionals.
   
• Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Inc.) Range of out of home care services, including residential care, reunification and community foster placements for high risk vulnerable and abused children and young people aged 2yrs-17yrs.
   
• Parkinson's Western Australia Provides support and information to people with Parkinson's and their families. Services include a Parkinsons Nurse Specialist Service, support groups, educational resources, seminars and advocacy. 
   
• Pathways Counselling and Family Services Provides counselling for individuals, couples and families. Services include experiential group work in personal growth and life transitions.
   
• People 1st Programme (PIP) Supports people with an intellectual disability in human relationships by providing a range of possible options for participation in appropriately and dynamically structured educational sessions and activities.
   
• People Who Care Inc Offers practical assistance to the frail-aged and people with disabilities, such as transport, gardening, nursing home visiting, shopping, etc. Also operates an op-shop Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
   
• Periodic Paralysis Society Provides support for people with various forms of periodic paralysis and associated conditions, including Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Andersen's Syndrome, Paramyotonia Congenita and Myotonia Congenita. Services include information and education, support and advocacy.
   
• Perth & Districts Multiple Birth Association Inc Provides support, communication and friendship to all parents of multiples via support groups, newsletters, expectant parent meetings, library services and equipment hire
   
• Perth Inner City Youth Service (PICYS) Seeks to enhance young people's sense of belonging, by working within and creating links with the wider community. Services include medium to long-term accommodation, family mediation and informal counselling for youth aged 16-25 years.
   
• Phoenix House Provides emotional support and some health advice. Visits burn survivors in hospital, at home or survivors are welcome to come to the Island for a day's outing. Planning accommodation for weekend respite.
   
• Post Polio Network of WA Inc Offers support and information for polio survivors and their families as they cope with the late effects of polio and ageing with a long term disability. Support is also offered to people with muscle or nerve type diseases.
   
• Problem Gambling Helpline Western Australia The helpline provides a safe, confidential and understanding environment for individuals to discuss issues and concerns about problem gambling and associated problems
   
• Protective Behaviours WA Inc Provides training for parents, care-givers and service providers on child abuse prevention strategies. Services include free advice, information and educational services, and training workshops.
   
• Rainbows Supplies peer support programmes for children who have experienced the loss of someone close through marriage breakdown, death or other life altering crisis. e.g. accident/terrorist attack.
   
• Relationships Australia WA Inc Provides a diverse range of innovative counselling, relationship education, mediation and professional training. Assists individuals, couples and families to build better relationships. Programs for families affected by domestic violence, including women and children's groups are also offered.
   
• Resource Unit for Children with Special Needs Inc (RUCSN) Provides direct support services, resources and training to help care-givers, parents, families and students to understand and meet the needs of children with a wide range of additional needs.

 
• Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australia Inc Offers therapeutic and recreational equestrian activities to people with a disability.

 
• Ruah Centre Provides a drop-in day centre, a meals service and comprehensive support services in Northbridge for adults (ages 20 years and up) who are on a low income, homeless, have a mental or physical disability, alcohol or other drug dependency or are disadvantaged in any other way.
   
• Safecare Inc Offers a treatment program for offenders of intra-familial sexual abuse to break the cycle of sexual abuse. Services include individual and family counselling and support to all members of the family. Sexuality Education Counselling & Consultancy Agency (SECCA) Provides a service to people with disabilities, their families, carers and others around issues of sexuality, relationships and sexual health. Services include information and advice, educational services, library resources, training workshops/seminars, audio visual material, and counselling.
   
• SECCA (Sexuality Education Counselling & Consultancy Agency) Provides a tailored, flexible and responsive service to people with disabilities, their families, carers and others around issues of sexuality, relationships and sexual health. Services include information and advice, educational services, library resources, training workshops/seminars, audio visual material, and counselling.
   
• Senses Foundation Inc Primary service provider and advocate for people who are deaf/blind or blind with another significant disability.
   
• Share & Care Community Service Group Inc Assists those in need of health, welfare and childcare services in communities in the Coastal, Wheatbelt and Upper Great Southern areas. Services include financial counselling, emergency relief, supported accommodation, women's refuge, home support services, child care and Carelink respite for carers.

 
• Shelter WA Inc Provides a voice for housing consumers, particularly those on low incomes and the disadvantaged. Shelter WA is a member of various government housing advisory committees. It consults the community through regular forums and surveys and publishes reports on housing issues.

 
• SIDS & Kids Western Australia Inc Provides bereavement support services for anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child, from any cause, from conception onwards. All services and most resources are provided free of charge.

 
• Silver Chain Continence Clinic Provides continence and ostomy assessment, education, advice and management. Services include information and education, group meetings and clinical services, as well as home visits.

 
• Sophia College Global Outreach Free, confidential, supervised quality counselling provided by the senior students in counselling training.

 
• Southcare Inc Provides support services for families and frail-aged residents in the City of South Perth.
   
• South Coastal Women's Health Services Association Inc Provides a physical and emotional health care service for women. Services include advice, information and advocacy services, counselling, clinical services, training workshops/seminars, and support and fellowship through group meetings.

 
• South West Multiple Birth Association Provides support for families of multiple births including information services, library resources, group meetings, social activities, newsletters, audio visual material, home visits and equipment hire - eg feeding pillows, prams etc.

 
• Spina Bifida Association of Western Australia Inc Provides support for individuals with spina bifida and their families. Services includes brochures/posters, educational and information services, free advice, advocacy, group meetings, newsletter, home visits and training workshops/seminars.

 
• Sports Challenge Australia A mentoring program using sports to encourage children and adolescents to use more of their full potential in all areas of their lives.

 
• St Bartholomews House Inc  Offers secure accommodation and support services for adults experiencing homelessness.

 
• St Patrick's Community Support Centre Supports the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include free clinical/health services, counselling, information and advocacy, support groups and material support.

 
• St Vincent de Paul (WA) Inc Assist with friendship, material goods, financial aid, shelter and food parcels. A wide range of services are provided including home visitations, assistance with utility bills, clothing, prison visits and assistance to migrants an refugees.

 
• Support Organisation for Trisomy & Related Disorders (SOFT Australia WA Branch) Offers support and information for parents and families with children with Trisomy to help them understand more about the disorder and to link up with other families.

 
• Swan Emergency Accommodation Inc Provides safe, supported crisis accommodation for youth, family, single adults, and Aboriginal families. A drug education and support program is also available for SEA clients.

 
• Teenshare Anglicare WA Provides emergency short term and long term foster care for young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age. Services include carer recruitment, assessment and support. Offers 24 hour on call services.

 
• Tenants' Advice Service Inc WA Specialist community legal centre providing services to residential tenants and workers who assist tenants. Tenants (including Homeswest tenants) experiencing difficulties in their tenancy can access free information, publications, advice and advocacy.

 
• Transplant Australia Kids WA Offers support services to children suffering from illnesses where the cure is a new heart, liver, kidney or lung transplant and to continue support after they have had their transplant operation. Also offers support to siblings and families of these children who face many issues of their own.

 
• Traumatic Stress Recovery Association Inc Services include information and advice, counselling, training workshops and seminars.

 
• UnitingCare West Assists children, families, young people, those with disabilities or in prison, and older people to live their lives with dignity and hope. Provides a comprehensive range of programs and services.

 
• Victim Support Service Offers a confidential service for victims of crime, providing information on the status of police investigations and court proceedings, counselling and support.

 
• Vizhelp A support group for parents of the blind or vision impaired, run by parents of the blind or vision impaired.

 
• WA Network of Alcohol & Other Drug Agencies (WANADA) Peak body for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) education, prevention, treatment and support sector in Western Australia. Works to increase public awareness of AOD issues and provide information on the ways in which education, prevention and treatment services, and communities can work together to reduce the adverse effects of AOD use.

 
• WA Stroke Foundation Inc Offers support, information and continuing education to stroke survivors and their families. Services include information and advice, support and fellowship.

 
• Waratah Support Centre A counselling and support service for survivors of past or recent sexual assault and for survivors of physical, emotional, economic or psychological abuse. Services include information and education, counselling, group meetings and advocacy.

 
• Waroona Community Centre Inc & Waroona Telecentre Links members of the community with appropriate support services, including crisis support, information and advocacy, referrals to other support networks, employment services, family and youth support services and activity services.

 
• Welfare Rights& Advocacy Service A not-for-profit community legal centre which specialises in providing independent information, advice, advocacy and referral to people in relation to Centrelink, family assistance and tenancy matters.

 
• Wesley Mission Perth A multi-function organisation offering a variety of programs to the community.

 
• Western Australian Deaf Society Inc Provides education, employment, information and support services to deaf and hard of hearing people.

 
• Western Australian Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Assists and supports those affected with inherited Retinal Dystrophies and their families. Services include education and information, counselling, literature and group meetings.

 
• Western Australian Speak Easy Association Inc Offers support, information and advocacy for parents and all people who stutter. Groups meet regularly to work on fluency techniques, discuss individual stuttering problems and develop self-confidence.

 
• Western Australian Substance Users' Association (WASUA)Provides needle/syringe exchange, Outreach support and referral services to reduce blood borne virus (BBV) transmission and other harms associated with drug use.

 
• Woman's Christian Temperance Union of WA Inc Promotes family stability by educating the community about the dangers of alcohol, drugs and gambling. Services include group meetings, information and education, non-alcoholic drink demonstrations and guest speakers.

 
• Women's Council for Domestic& Family Violence Services (WA) Inc Provides a co-ordinated and unified voice for women's refuge services and their clients in Western Australia. Services include information and education, workshops, seminars and advocacy.

 
• Womens Health Services (WHS) provides medical and clinical services, counselling, information, community talks and workshops, referral, and outreach to women in Western Australia.

 
• Women's Health Services Drug & Alcohol Program Provides accessible, low cost counselling, information, education and referral services for women experiencing problems with their own or someone else's drug or alcohol use. The centre also provides a range of support groups.

 
• Workability Employment Strategies Securing long term, meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

 
• YMCA Youth & Family Services Provides counselling under the Lynks program for young people between 12 and 25 years and members of their family. Emergency accommodation is also available under the StreetsYde program for youth between 17 and 25 years 

 
• Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation An indigenous community based organisation that offers child sexual abuse treatment service, family violence program (children witnessing and experiencing family violence), community development and family violence advocacy.

 
• Youth Involvement Council Inc Provides a safe environment in which to promote self-enhancement and opportunities for youth aged 10-17 years with an emphasis on young people at risk.

 
• Youthcare (The Churches' Commission on Education Inc) Provides pastoral care, chaplaincy and counselling in government schools throughout WA. Reaching children and young people aged 5 to 17 years and their families
  

Australia Wide Support Groups - Someone to talk to

• Activ Foundation Inc- A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting a better life by providing a range of choices and opportunities for people with disability and their families living and working in the community.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Australia

• Alternatives to Violence Project  The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a network of independent not-for-profit grass-roots volunteer groups offering experiential workshops on creative conflict transformation in prisons, schools, and the wider community.

• Alzheimers Australia Supporting people living with dementia.

• Amyloidosis Australia Providing support for patient's, families and carer's of those effected by Amyloidosis

• Anaphylaxis Australia Inc  The sight is dedicated to assisting individuals and their carers in the management of anaphylaxis and provides services to support children and adults living with anaphylaxis.

• Angelman Syndrome Association

• Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria ARCVic is a specialist, state-wide community support organisation, providing support, recovery, early intervention and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders.

• ARAFMI Mental Health Carers & Friends Association Inc A support organisation for the relatives and friends (carers) of people with a mental health problem. Services include self-help groups for carers, counselling and information, advocacy, youth services and holiday respite.

• Arthritis Australia Provides support and information to people with arthritis as well as their families and friends

• Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc Founded to address the needs and interests of men and women affected by an asbestos related disease. It is made up of victims of asbestos diseases and their families, friends and supporters.

• The Australian Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) is a national, non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within.

• Austprem Inc. Support or parents and caregivers of premature infants and children.

• Australian ADD/ADHD Support Groups  A number of links to support groups across Australia for ADD and ADHD.

• The Australian Arthrogryposis Group Inc The group offers support to those experiencing the birth of a child with arthrogryposis.

• Australian Action on Pre-clampsia Australian Action on Pre-eclampsia Inc. (AAPEC) is an association incorporated in Victoria. It is a voluntary organisation set up to provide support and information to families who have suffered from pre- eclampsia.

• The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc The site is dedicated to offering support to children and adults with hand differences.

• Australian Breastfeeding Association

• Australian Crohn's & Colitis Association (ACCA) Providing support for the care and wellbeing of people living with Crohn's disease and Colitis in our society.

• Australian Ectodermal Dysplasia Support Group P Provides support and referral advice to all persons and families that are diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasias.

• The Australian Chapter of Batten Disease Support and Research Association - BDSRA

• Australian Childhood Foundation Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse.

• Australian Huntington's Disease Association Vic Inc.

• Australian Jeune Syndrome Association Inc. Provides information and support to all those who have been affected by Jeune Syndrome. This includes not only those diagnosed but also their families and friends 

• Australian Queer Resources Directory 

• Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Inc. Provides assistance and information to those affected by Leukodystrophy and supporting research into Leukodystrophy.

• Australian Spasmodic Torticollis Association (ASTA) ASTA offers support for diagnosed sufferers, their families and carers through meetings, newsletters and contact phone numbers.

• Australian Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome Support Group Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS), also known as Wolf Syndrome along with Pitt Rogers Danks Syndrome (PRDS), are both rare chromosomal disorders caused by a deletion from the short (p) arm of the fourth chromosome known as 4 p minus (4p-). The organisation is a voluntary not-for-profit self-help organisation dedicated to educating parents about Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome and networking them with other parents of affected children.

• Autismhelp.info The site aims to increase awareness of ASD and provide strategies and resources to benefit preschool, primary and secondary teachers, childcare workers, integration aides and health professional to mention a few.

• Autism Solutions Incorporated To provide services to families with children on the Autism spectrum and to promote Autism awareness to the broader community.

• Barnardos Australia Offers support for children affected by neglect, abuse and poverty.

• Better Hearing Australia Better Hearing Australia is a non-profit, self-help organisation controlled by its members and provides an Australia-wide community support service of rehabilitation and help for Australia's hearing impaired.

• Beyond Blue: The National Depression Initiative Provides free information about depression, anxiety and related disorders including drug/alcohol issues through a 24 hour information line and website. Raises awareness and conducts research into treatments for depression.

• Beyond Shelter - Australia Aims to break the cycle of welfare dependency and to train people to obtain sustainable employment. Provides service-enriched affordable housing for low income people through participation in a self help building own home program.  

• Bluearth Institute To provide programmes and information about the role of physical activity in healthy living. Also to train teachers in the 'best practice' delivery of physical activity in schools.

• Bowel Group for Kids  A support network available to parents who had a child with disordered gastrointestinal motility. Membership is open to parents and families affected by Hirschsprung's disease, Ano-Rectal Malformations (Imperforate Anus, Cloacia), and chronic constipation.

• BPW Clothes Library Assists youth and adults seeking employment by lending clothes to attend job interviews.

• Broken Rites (Australia) Collective Inc A support group for people who have been abused sexually, physically or emotionally within religious institutions and clergy. Provides support and advocacy for victims throughout the justice and church process.

• Canteen The Australian organisation for Young People Living With Cancer Support group for young persons aged 12-24 assisting through meetings and discussion.

• Cardiomyopathy association of Australia Ltd (CMA) Support groups for a disease of the heart.

• Care Leavers' Australia Network (CLAN) Offers information and support services for people who grew up as state wards, home children and foster children, in Australia's orphanages and children's homes

• Centrecare Provides free advocacy, counselling and support to families, couples and individuals, as well as training, mediation and employee assistance programs.

• CHERUBS Australia (The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Research, Advocacy and Support). The group consists of families expecting children with CDH, families who have surviving CDH children and families who have lost their babies to CDH. It offers various methods of support.

• Child Migrant Trust Assists former child migrants or their family to trace relatives in the UK. The service is only available to those who were brought to Australia under the British Child Migrant Scheme up until 1967.

• Child Support Agency (CSA) exists to ensure that both parents financially support their children when families separate. Also offers parents a number of support products, services and referrals for parents dealing with financial, emotion and legal issues surrounding separation.

• CMTAA (Charcot-Marie Tooth Association Australia Inc.) Charcot-Marie Tooth Syndrome (CMT) is a genetic condition of the peripheral nervous system, that affects the sensory and muscle control of nerves in the lower legs and arms. The site promotes contact with other sufferers of CMT.

• Commonwealth Carelink Centres Provides a central resource for people seeking information about community based services which provide care and support to older adults and people with disabilities.

• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Support Group Australia Incorporated Information and support to families and individuals affected by CAH across Australia.

• COSHG (Collective Self Help Groups) COSHG is a network of self-help and social action groups. These groups are made up of and controlled by people who are directly affected by a particular issue.

• CREATE Foundation To improve life opportunities for Australian children and young people from birth to 18 years who do not live with their natural parents and who are in alternative care. Provides programs and services run for, and by, children and young people in care.

• Cri Du Chat Support Group of Australia Inc  The Cri du Chat Support Group of Australia Inc. is a voluntary group based in Melbourne. They provide support, information and contact to families who have a family member with Cri du Chat syndrome or other abnormality of chromosome five, anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and other countries of the Southern Hemisphere.

• Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG) Provides support, information and assistance to all defence families who have a dependant with special needs and works to develop and improve the services available to those families.

• Department of Families Community Sevices and Indigenous Affairs (FACSIA) Australian government website with a number of links to support services across Australia.

• DFADS (Drug Free Attention Difficulties Support) Group Inc A not for profit community group working to promote awareness of credible drug free alternatives to psycho-stimulant medication for the treatment of attentional difficulties, including ADHD.

• Diabetes Australia Offers personalised and practical assistance to benefit people with diabetes and their carers and provides a forum for the development of national policies.
   
• Dragons Abreast Australia Meeting interesting people and being involved in a challenging, physical activity whilst promoting breast cancer awareness.

• Can- Do- Cottage Australian Dyspraxia Association Inc The group consists of parents and professionals who have children or have an interest in helping children with dyspraxia.

• Depressionet A comprehensive 24/7 resource of information help and peer support for those touched by depression

• The Epilepsy Association (ACT) Provides services for people with epilepsy;  their families;  and the community.

• Families of Children with a Disability Support Group (FOCDSG) Links to a number of sights concerning disability support groups for children.

• Gastrostomy Information and Support Society (GISS) Provides support and information to assist people who have gastrostomies, their families and carers.

• Family Drug Support (FDS) Support for families affected by drug use.
   
• Forgotten Australians The Forgotten Australians Support Group Support and advocacy awareness for people who went through Good Shepherd Convents also known as Magdalen Homes, in Australia in the 20th century.

• Gamblers Anonymous Provides fellowship to men and women who have a gambling problem and who want to recover from their addiction.

• GriefLink A South Australian Site dedicated to helping those coping with death related grief.

• Gynaecological Awareness Information Network Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN) is a not for profit organisation driving awareness and education on gynaecological health matters.

• Gynaecological Cancer Support A variety of important tools and information for women with gynaecological cancer, their family, partners, carers, and friends, and the health professionals involved in their care.

• Hannah's Foundation Support network for families and friends of drowning and near drowning victims. They also raise awareness about drowning risks and prevention.
   
• Healing Hearts Foundation (Inc) Offers solace and support to families suffering the loss of a child. Provides assistance and guidance in the creation and building of memorials.

• Heartkids (WA) Inc Provides support and hope to children and the families of children with congenital and/or acquired heart disorders. .

• Heart Support Australia Support Information and Encouragement for people with a heart condition and their families.

• Hearts of Hope Australia Support for families living with complex Congenital Heart Conditions.

• Holyoake - The Australian Institute for Alcohol& Drug Addiction Resolutions Provides a unique range of alcohol and other drug programs along with support to persons with problems associated with alcohol and other drug use.

• Irritable Bowel Information & Support Association of Australia Inc

• Kabuki Syndrome Supporting Aussie Kids with Kabuki Syndrome (SAKKS)

• The Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service (VVCS) is a free and confidential service which assists veterans of any war/conflict, as well as their families.

• Kidney Health Australia Provides a network of education, care and support for patients, their families and carers.

• Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18.

• Kienbock Disease Australia Support and Information Group

• Legacy Support service for family members of war service related deaths.

• Lifeline 24 hr counselling - 131 114

• Lifeline's Just look is a comprehensive online national database of low cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia. From training skills programs for young people in Cooma to disability services available in Kalgoorlie, Just look provides details of thousands of services and service providers around the country ready to assist you. Wherever you are in Australia, you can get assistance on the net when you need it - Just look. 

• L’il Aussie Prems an Australian support site for parents & families of premature babies.

• Limbkids Support Association Inc A non-profit, voluntary organisation comprised of parents, professionals and interested people, concerned with the care of children who have congenital or acquired limb differences. Provides telephone counselling and other services.

• Logan Youth Legal Service Youth & Family Service (Logan City) inc - contains information for young people on the law and the justice system.  

• Lone Fathers Association of Australia Assists and encourages parents with a desire for shared parenting status or care of their children, to support and sustain their children in a happy and viable family unit, and to help parents without shared parenting status to maintain adequate, positive contact with their children.

• ME/CFS Society (SA) Inc The Society provides and recommends appropriate self-management programs and coping strategies for people with ME/CFS

• The Meningitis Centre Australia The Meningitis Centre is a parent-led, national organization offering support services to families who have experienced all forms of meningitis and/or meningococcal or pneumococcal septicaemia. The groups provides opportunities to meet with others who have experienced the disease and wish to share their personal experiences.

• Meningococcal Australia Incorporated. An Australian charitable organisation, established in February 2003, dedicated solely to fighting Meningococcal Disease through education and research and assisting those people whose lives have been ravaged by this terrible disease.

• Mental Health Resource Centre Mercy Community Services IncOffers a range of residential community and advocacy services to address the specific social and welfare needs of children, young people, the aged and families. Programs include residential care, foster care, youth services, child day care services, vacation care, parent access support service, employment placement services, and a range of aged care services.

• Mercy Community Services Inc Offers a range of residential community and advocacy services to address the specific social and welfare needs of children, young people, the aged and families. Programs include residential care, foster care, youth services, child day care services, vacation care, parent access support service, employment placement services, and a range of aged care services.

• Mission Australia Tackles the wider social issues in our community, including substance misuse, unemployment and family crisis by operating a number of programs.

• Multicultural Mental Health Australia 

• Mucopolysaccharide and Related Diseases Society Aust. Ltd. Provides support and informs all those who are affected directly or indirectly, by a mucopolysaccharide related disease.

• Muscular Dystrophy Association - Australia Providing support and hope for sufferers of Muscular Dystrophy in Australia.
  

• Multiple Sclerosis Australia  Australia Wide Support for Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers and their families.

• Narcolepsy and Overwhelming Daytime Sleep Society of Australia Provides support for people with narcolepsy and any other sleep disorders, for their families and friends, and also for doctors, health professionals and students

• Narcotics Anonymous Australia is a nonprofit organisation which aims to help people to be drug free. NA is not affiliated to any religious or political organisation. The organisation welcomes people who wish to stop using legal or illegal drugs ( including alcohol).

• National Association of people Living with HIV/AIDS, Australia Provides a range of support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

• National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) The organisation seeks to resource and network child welfare professionals and practitioners working to prevent child abuse and neglect from happening before it starts, through the provision of parenting brochures, training, support networks and information.

• National Stroke Foundation

• Neurofibromatosis Association of Victoria Inc

• Open Family Australia Support for street children.

• Overeaters Anonymous (OA) "Do you eat when you are not hungry? Is your food intake and/or weight affecting the way you live your life? Give yourself a chance to recover."

• ParaQuad Victoria Assists people with disabilities to regain, retain and extend their independence by providing a range of individually tailored services that are flexible and responsive to changing needs.

• Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Inc.) Range of out of home care services, including residential care, reunification and community foster placements for high risk vulnerable and abused children and young people aged 2yrs-17yrs.

• Partners of Veterans' Association of Australia Inc  Support for members is given through its network of support groups and more practical assistance through education

• Pediatric Continence Association Association of Australia A volunteer-based health organisation dedicated to providing education,  information, support and advocacy for children and young people who suffer bowel and bladder dysfunction/incontinence.

• Porphyria Association Inc  is a voluntary non-profit organisation, supporting people with porphyria and raising awareness of the disorder. They work with students to enhance knowledge of Porphyria and also encourage awareness and testing.

• Prader-Willi Sydrome Association of Australia 

• Psoriasis Australia Assisting people with psoriasis, or those wanting to know about psoriasis, by providing beneficial information and support enabling educated decisions to be made on treatment choices and lifestyle changes.

• Reach Out! For young people

• Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc An Australian based community support group that aims to encourage and give confidence and moral support to families of infants and children who have problems associated with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR, reflux).

• Relationships Australia Relationships Australia is committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships

• Residential Care Support Network Provides information and support for consumers and family members of aged care services.

• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Australia  A sub group of Sleep Disorders Australia, the relatively new organisation aims to provide a chance to network with someone who understands perplexing symptoms of RLS.

• Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) Deafness and blindness are serious disabilities. RIDBC assists more than 600 children, and their families, each year and relies heavily on community support to be able to continue to make a difference in children's lives.

• RPlist (Retinal Degeneration Discussion List). An electronic mailing list, i.e. a group of people who use electronic mail (e-mail) on the Internet to exchange ideas and information about Retinal Degeneration. Any e-mail message sent to the list's address is automatically forwarded to all members (subscribers). Anyone with a valid Internet e-mail address can join or leave the group at any time. Participation is entirely free of charge.

• Sane Australia  Conducts programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. It also operates a busy Helpline and website, which have thousands of contacts each year from around Australia.

• Salvation Army  24hr Counselling 

• SARMI Support And Resources for Mental Illness helps people with Mental Illness by providing support and resources and help them fine professional help, understand their Illness better and follow up support. We also do the same for friends, carers and family of people effected by Mental Illness. Email sarmi[at]iprimus.com.au  

• Sids and Kids  A support groups aimed at families and the community following stillbirth and the sudden and unexpected death of infants and young children regardless of the cause.

• Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Association Inc (SOSBSA) is a non-profit support group formed and established for the benefit of those bereaved by suicide.

• TOUGHLOVE Australia

• Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia

• Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service A specialised, free and confidential service for Australian veterans and their families. Services include individual, couple and family counselling, educative and therapeutic group programs, referrals to specialist services and treatment programs, information, education and community support

• Volunteer Task Force Provides practical assistance to the aged, those with disabilities and their carers to enable them to live independently in their homes.

• White Wreath Association Inc. TM Action Against Suicide

• Youth Off The Streets supports chronically homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around. Based on the philosophy that every young person has greatness within, these programs are non-denominational and non-discriminatory.

• Salvation Army Addiction Services (Drug, Alcohol and Gambling)
   

International Support Groups - Someone to talk to

• Association of Genetic Support of Australasia (AGSA) Facilitates support for those affected directly or indirectly by genetic conditions throughout Australasia

• Australasian Critical Incident Stress Association (ACISA) An association of people working in the field of trauma who aim to ensure the provision of critical incident stress management, education and information to all organisations whose members are exposed to traumatic incidents.

• The Australasian Tuberous Sclerosis Society Supporting people with Tuberous Sclerosis and their families or carers, sharing problems and giving information.

• CFC International (Cardio-acio-Cutaneous Syndrome) CFC International is a volunteer, not-for profit, self-help support group for persons and families dealing with Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous Syndrome.

• Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society (Australasia) The Contact point for families and individuals affected by Chromosome 18 disorders. Provides information, research and group/social meetings.

• Eczema Association of Australasia Inc The site supports and educates Eczema sufferers and carers, along with the wider community, in all aspects of Eczema and its impact.

• Encephalitis Global A non-profit organization and registered charity encouraging persons  to learn about Encephalitis, and share the knowledge with others.

• Gamblers Anonymous International Directory

• HHUGS Hypothalamic Hamartoma Support Page Includes references to medical articles, and  news about the latest developments in treating this condition.  You can also read the stories of other HH sufferers and have the opportunity to join the HHUGS discussion group.

• The International Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) Association  Designed to help you learn about POF, stay up to date with the latest research, meet other women with POF, take control of your health care, and guide you through the various aspects of living with premature ovarian failure.

• Noonan Sydrome Support Group Inc