D3 Resource Guide - Adelaide
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ACEDA
T: 8297 4088
E: aceda@aceda.org.au
W: www.aceda.org.au
Assists people affected by panic, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and eating disorders, through education, information, support and advocacy.
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia
T: 1300 728 000
E: coordinator@allergyfacts.org.au
W: www.allergyfacts.org.au
Provides science-based information, resources and services to support children and adults living with severe allergy and risk of anaphylaxis.
Anglicare SA
T: 8305 9200
E: admin@anglicare-sa.org.au
W: www.anglicare-sa.org.au
Works with families in crisis, and provides care for the elderly, foster care for children, and childcare for families.
Asthma Foundation SA
T: 8238 9300 or 1800 645 130 (info line)
W: www.asthmasa.org.au
Provides information and support for people with asthma and their carers, and promotes community-wide asthma awareness and education.
ausEE Inc
E: admin@ausee.org
W: www.ausee.org
An Australian charity and support network for those diagnosed with an eosinophilic disorder, and their carers.
Aussie Deaf Kids
T: (02) 8197 0444 or 0419 495 032
E: info@aussiedeafkids.org.au
W: www.aussiedeafkids.org.au
Provides online support and resources for parents of children who are hearing-impaired or deaf.
Autism SA
T: 8379 6976 or 1300 288 476 (info line)
E: admin@autismsa.org.au
W: www.autismsa.org.au
Promotes the acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorders, and provides services to enable them and their families to be an integral part of the community.
Better Start for Children with Disability
T: 8291 5600
E: betterstart@carers-sa.asn.au
W: www.betterstart.net.au
An initiative that provides funding for early intervention services for children with cerebral palsy, deafblindness, microcephaly, fragile x and a variety of other syndromes.
beyondblue – The National Depression and Anxiety Initiative
T: 1300 224 636 (info line)
E: infoline@beyondblue.org.au
W: www.beyondblue.org.au
Works to address issues related to depression and anxiety and reduce the stigma associated with the illness by increasing community awareness, providing information on treatment options and conducting research.
Bladder and Bowel Website
T: 1800 330 066 (helpline)
W: www.bladderbowel.gov.au
Information and advice on the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems.
Book In Hand
T: 1800 505 221
E: bookinhand@optusnet.com.au
W: www.bookinhand.com.au
Offers a wide selection of material on autism spectrum disorders and related topics for families and professionals.
Bowel Group for Kids Inc
T: (02) 4659 6067 or 0431 857 188
E: enquiries@bgk.org.au
W: www.bgk.org.au
Offers advice and support to families of children who have Hirschsprung’s disease, imperforate anus, and related conditions.
Can Do 4 Kids
T: 8298 0900 or TTY 8298 0960
E: info@cando4kids.com.au
W: www.cando4kids.com.au
Provides a range of services, programs and activities for children and young adults up to 25 years of age who are blind or vision-impaired, deaf or hearing-impaired, or deaf and blind, and who may have additional disabilities.
CanTeen
T: 1800 226 833 or 8122 6492
E: sa.nt@canteen.org.au
W: www.canteen.org.au
Aims to help young people aged between 12 and 24 years cope with cancer by providing a place to meet, talk about their experiences, and offer mutual support.
Carers SA
T: 8291 5600 or 1800 242 636
E: info@carers-sa.asn.au
W: www.carers-sa.asn.au
Provides information and advice on services for carers, particularly respite services.
Childhood Cancer Association
T: 8239 1444
E: info@childhoodcancer.asn.au
W: www.childhoodcancer.asn.au
Provides emotional, practical and financial support for families of children diagnosed with cancer.
Coeliac South Australia and Northern Territory
T: 8336 1476
E: sant@coeliac.org.au
W: www.coeliac.org.au/sa-nt
Offers information and support to people with coeliac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and those requiring a gluten-free diet.
CARA (Community Accommodation and Respite Agency)
T: 8347 4588
E: help@cara.org.au
W: www.cara.org.au
Part of the Spastic Centres of South Australia, CARA is an accommodation and respite service for adults and children with severe and multiple disabilities.
Cora Barclay Centre
T: 8267 9200
W: www.corabarclay.com.au
Provides family-focused, auditory-verbal therapy for children who are deaf or hearing-impaired. Offers early-intervention services for children up to six, and support services for students up to 18.
Cystic Fibrosis South Australia
T: 8221 5595 or 1800 232 823
E: cfsa@cfsa.org.au
W: www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/sa/
Provides a range of services, equipment and support for people with cystic fibrosis, their families and friends.
Deaf Can:Do
T: 8223 3335 or TTY 8223 6530
E: info@deafcando.com.au
W: www.deafcando.com.au
Helps people who are deaf to promote and extend their social, educational and occupational activities. The site provides information, counselling and referral services, as well as information on sign-language courses and interpreting services.
Deaf Children Australia
T: 1800 645 916 (helpline) or TTY (03) 9539 5300
E: helpline@deafchildren.org.au
W: www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
Information and support for families of children who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
Diabetes SA
T: 1300 136 588 or 8234 1977
E: info@diabetessa.com.au
W: www.diabetessa.com.au
Provides information on how people affected by diabetes and pre-diabetes can access services and advice in their area.
Disability Information and Resource Centre
T: 8236 0555 or 1300 305 558
E: dirc@dircsa.org.au
W: www.dircsa.org.au
Provides advocacy for people with a disability, and an information and referral service.
Disability – Government of South Australia
W: www.sa.gov.au/subject/community+support/disability
Provides a range of information, advocacy and support services for people with disabilities, and their families. Website has resources, news, contact and event information.
Down Syndrome Society of South Australia Inc (DSSSA)
T: 8369 1122
E: info@downssa.asn.au
W: www.downssa.asn.au
Offers programs and services that aim to improve the education and employment opportunities of people with Down syndrome, as well as their health, wellbeing and lifestyle.
Epilepsy Action Australia
T: 1300 374 537
E: epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au
W: www.epilepsy.org.au
Provides services for those with a personal or professional involvement with epilepsy. Website includes information on epilepsy and seizures, as well as a discussion forum.
Gifted and Talented Children's Association of South Australia
T: 1300 950 594
E: giftedsa@gtcasa.asn.au
W: www.gtcasa.asn.au
Offers opportunities for social and intellectual contact for gifted and talented children, as well as seminars, workshops, conferences and development courses for parents and teachers.
Guide Dogs SA
T: 8203 8333 or TTY 8203 8391 or 1800 484 333
W: www.guidedogs.org.au
Services include advice and assessments for people who are blind or vision-impaired, and their families.
Independent Living Centre South Australia
T: 8266 5260 or 1300 885 886
E: ilcsa@dfc.sa.gov.au
W: www.ilcaustralia.org/home/sa.asp
Provides information and advice on assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
T: 8338 3677
W: www.jdrf.org.au
Supports the research of Type 1 diabetes.
Mental Illness Fellowship South Australia
T: 8378 4100
E: mifsa@mifsa.org
W: www.mifa.org.au/mifsa
Education, support, rehabilitation and recovery-based programs to help people with a mental illness, their carers and the community.
Miracle Babies Foundation
T: 1300 622 243 or 9724 8999
W: www.miraclebabies.org.au
Supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of SA and NT
T: 7002 6500
E: info@ms.asn.au
W: www.ms.asn.au
Offers specialist services and support to people with multiple sclerosis, their families, friends and carers.
Muscular Dystrophy Association South Australia
T: 8234 5266
E: info@mdasa.org.au
W: www.mdasa.org.au
Provides information and support services for individuals affected by neuromuscular disorders, their families and carers.
National Asthma Council Australia
T: 1800 032 495 or (03) 9929 4333
E: nac@nationalasthma.org.au
W: www.nationalasthma.org.au
A not-for-profit organisation working to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for people with asthma.
Novita Children's Services
T: 8243 8243
W: www.novita.org.au
Provides therapy, equipment and family-support services for children and young people with physical disabilities or acquired brain injuries.
Playgroup SA Inc
T: 8344 2722 or 1800 171 882
E: info@playgroupsa.com.au
W: www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/sa
Provides support for families with young children, including those with special needs, to have fun and learn together through play.
Redkite
T: 1800 334 771 or 1300 722 644 (support line)
E: info@redkite.org.au
W: www.redkite.org.au
Supports children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, by providing hospital and community-based support, financial assistance and education services.
Reflux Infants Support Association Inc (RISA)
T: (07) 3229 1090
W: www.reflux.org.au
Supports families of infants and children who have gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Riding for the Disabled SA Inc
T: 8331 1833
E: admin@rdasa.org.au
W: www.rdasa.org.au
Provides horse-riding instruction and other activities for people with disabilities.
Righteous Pups Australia
T: (03) 5435 4108
E: bakerj@righteouspups.org.au
W: www.righteouspups.org.au
Raises and trains assistance dogs for children with autism-spectrum disorders, and their families.
SANE Australia
T: 1800 187 263 (helpline) or (03) 9682 5933
E: helpline@sane.org
W: www.sane.org
Conducts programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, as well as those of their family and friends. Also operates telephone and online helplines.
Siblings Australia
T: 0408 720 558
E: kate@siblingsaustralia.org.au
W: www.siblingsaustralia.org.au
Focuses on the wellbeing of siblings of children and adults with disabilities, chronic illness and mental-health problems. Website includes resources, information on workshops and a directory of services.
Spastic Centres of South Australia Inc
T: 8347 2664
W: www.scosa.com.au
Provides services and support for people with disabilities with the aim of enhancing their social and life skills.
SPELD South Australia
T: 8431 1655
W: www.speld-sa.org.au
A non-profit organisation that provides advice and services to support children and adults with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
TADSA – Technical Aid to the Disabled SA Inc
T: 8261 2922 or 1300 663 243
E: admin@tadsa.org.au
W: www.tadsa.org.au
Volunteers and staff build customised equipment to assist people with disabilities, and offer technical advice and assessments.
Vision Australia
T: 1300 847 466 or TTY (02) 9334 3260
E: info@visionaustralia.org
W: www.visionaustralia.org.au
Offers a wide range of services, specialist knowledge and skills tailored to suit individual needs, to enrich the participation in life of people who are blind or have low vision.
Women and Children's Health Network
T: 8161 7000
W: www.cyh.com
Promotes the health, wellbeing and development of children, young people and families, providing support for those with additional needs.