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Sydney Support and Networking Groups

• Amyloidosis Support Groups - US-based. The site publicises all Australian Support meetings. Face to face support groups, resources, phone and guidance. They also have an email support group.
• Australian Rural Education Centre - AREC's philosophy is to provide a forum, infrastructure and technical support for education and the exchange of ideas relevant to the development of Australia's rural and associated industries.
• Australian Breastfeeding Association
• Autism Development and Parenting Therapies Forum (ADAPT)
• Cancer Carers Support - Grief Support, Public Speaking Service, Inspirational Books and Poetry, Pain Management Advice and Asbestos Disease Information and Support.
• City and Inner West Disability Advocacy (CIWDA) - Supported by the Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association
• Georges River Life Care has a range of support groups including a depression support group, grandparents support group (for grandparents who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren), and an autism support group.
• Hunter Integrated Care - Provides services for aged and disabled people and their carers.
• Information on Disability and Education Awareness Services (IDEAS Online)
• Multicultural Mental Health Australia
• The Crows Nest Centre is a community centre providing services and activities for people living in the North Sydney area. Our primary focus is on seniors, people with disabilities, carers and new migrants
• GROW -World Community Mental Health Movement
• Guide Dogs NSW/ACT exists to enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or vision impaired, by assisting in their achievement of independence through access and mobility.
• The Lupus Association is a not-for-profit group which strives to improve diagnosis and treatment of lupus and related connective tissue diseases, support affected individuals, families and friends, and increase awareness among health professionals and the public.
• League of Bald Headed Men
• Legacy is a uniquely Australian charity founded by returned service personnel, to assist the families of fallen Defence servicemen and women who have lost their lives during both times of war and peace keeping operations The proceeds that Legacy receives will be directed to the essential role Legacy plays in the community through the provision of services ranging from general welfare, counselling to practical assistance to those in needy circumstances. Legacy Week is August 28 to September 1 with badge sellers on the streets and in schools and communities.
• Maternity Coalition an umbrella organisation to bring together support groups and individuals for effective lobbying, information sharing, networking and support in maternity services.
• Newtown Mums  A free resource to facilitate the development of friendships, organisation of local meet events, peer support & learning. Excellent site, includes a review of Sydney parks from a parent of young children's viewpoint.
• Northcott operates throughout NSW and is considered a leader in the support and service provision for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Northcott works to maximise the potential of the individual with disabilities.
• 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."
• Physical Disability Council of NSW - Aims to represent people with physical disability across the state.
• 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.
• Startts - NSW service for the treatment and rehabilitation of torture and trauma survivors.
• Sydney PRIDE Centre
• The Advocacy Partners Program is based in Hunter Region. This program aims to provide independent long term volunteer advocates to people with a cognitive disability. The target population for this program are people living in the Hunter region with cognitive disabilities (e.g. intellectual, brain injury, mental illness), who live in supported accommodation or in the community. 
• The Ted Noffs Foundation has been a leader in the provision of services for young people since 1971. Carrying on the work of Ted Noffs and the Wayside Chapel.
• Wesley Mission
• 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.
• see also Women's Groups

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