Local Advocacy Services in Cairns
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Local Advocacy Services
Generalist Independent Advocacy for People with Disability
Rights In ActionRights in Action provides independent advocacy for individuals with a disability. •We are completely on the side of the person with a disability and will support them where needed. •We strongly support cases where an individual has been taken advantage of or their rights have been infringed upon because of their disability.
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Local Advocacy Services
Shelter Housing Action Cairns Association Incorporated (SHAC)
Shelter Housing Action Cairns Association IncorporatedSHAC provides temporary accommodation for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. An assessment needs to take place prior to accommodation being offered as a family needs to be willing to participate in case management. To participate in an assessment please call us on our office phone number provided.
Parramatta Park
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Local Advocacy Services
Limbs 4 Life
Limbs 4 Life is the peak body for amputees in Australia and was founded as an incorporated charity in 2004. Limbs 4 Life provides services to thousands of amputees and their care givers, who rely on the programs and services for assistance prior to, or after a limb amputation.
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Local Advocacy Services
Office Of The Public Guardian
Involuntary guardianship agency for persons identified as having limited decision making capacity
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Local Advocacy Services
Queensland Council of Civil Liberties
Queensland Council for Civil LibertiesThe Queensland Council for Civil Liberties (QCCL) is a voluntary organisation concerned with the protection of individual rights and civil liberties. It was founded in 1966 in order to protect and promote the human rights and freedoms of Queensland citizens.
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Local Advocacy Services
Queensland
Court NetworkTo provide support, information and referral to persons attending court and to advocate for the needs of all court users.
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Local Advocacy Services
Stigma and Discrimination Program
Queensland Positive PeopleThis service aims to improve the legal literacy of PLHIV through the provision of education, information and time limited advocacy to those PLHIV who experience stigma, discrimination or other HIV related legal problems affecting their quality of life.
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Local Advocacy Services
Women's Legal Service - Annerley
Women's Legal ServiceFree legal help for women in Queensland with domestic violence, complex family law and sexual assault notes counselling privilege matters.
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Local Advocacy Services
XYY Syndrome Association of Australia Inc.
Mission Creating awareness for XYY Syndrome by obtaining and providing the latest research for XYY families and the community. Networking with government services, medical specialists, general practitioners and educators to create a better understanding for XYY Syndrome. Our focus is helping the community have a positive understanding of XYY Syndrome and give support to those who need it.