Advocacy Services in Gympie
What Is This?
Community Advocacy Services work to empower and uphold the rights of individuals, especially those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, by providing representation, support, and assistance in navigating Australia’s social, legal, health, education, and community service systems,
How Is It Funded?
Advocacy services in Australia are primarily funded through a mix of government funding, grants from private foundations, and partnerships with industry organizations. Many services receive funding from federal or state government programs, as well as from non-governmental organisations. How much does it cost? Many services offer free consultations or initial assessments to determine eligibility and specific needs
How To Access?
Individuals can access advocacy services in Australia through various channels, including direct contact with service providers, online platforms, and referrals from other organisations such as community centres or government agencies. Referrals from healthcare professionals, legal advisors, or social workers may also be common routes to access advocacy support.
Related categories
The following categories may be related to your search:
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General Advocacy Services
Disability Information & Counselling
ADA Australia
ADA Australia offers free, confidential, client directed advocacy support to people with issues around services in residential aged care or those living at home receiving aged care services.
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General Advocacy Services
Advocacy on behalf of our Members
Queensland Alliance For Mental HealthThe Queensland Alliance for Mental Health advocates on behalf of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector for better recognition within the State.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc
Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc (ASCA) Inc is an independent not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting and representing those affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Australia. ASCA offers support to families and individuals of African and other culturally diverse backgrounds that are affected by SCD in Australia. We have chapters / representatives Australia wide.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Older Persons Advocacy Network offer free, independent and confidential services that focus on supporting older people and their representatives to raise and address issues relating to accessing and interacting with Commonwealth funded aged care services.
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General Advocacy Services
Community Action - Housing Services
Community Action IncThe Gympie and South Burnett Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service provides advice and advocacy in relation to Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and Residential Services Act (RSA) for tenants seeking *Tenancy information; *Help with tenancy disputes; *Help with Small Claims preparations; *Assistance with applications for Small Claims Tribunal re-hearings; *Data-based listings; and *Community Education ...
Gympie
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General Advocacy Services
Community & Neighbourhood Centres
General Legal Assistance & Information
General Welfare & Support Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Gympie Community Place
Gympie And District Community Centre PlaceProviding multiple services for local community including Information, Referral & Advocacy Services, Quality rooms and facilities for hire for community groups, Free individual membership
Gympie
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Local Advocacy Services
RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (QUEENSLAND BRANCH) GYMPIE
RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (QUEENSLAND BRANCH) GYMPIE SUB-BRANCH INCDVA WELFARE NEEDS AND GYMPIE SUB BRANCH LOOKING AFTER SERVICE MEMBERS PASS AND PRESENT
Gympie
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General Advocacy Services
TASC Legal and Social Justice Services – Gympie
TASC Legal and Social Justice ServicesTASC National provides a range of services across Queensland to assist various community segments, including legal services, mental health, and disability advocacy. Their mental health and disability advocacy programs focus on helping individuals navigate system complexities and assert their rights effectively.
Gympie
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Community Information & Referral Services
NDIS Access Referral and Advocacy support
Pasco CarePasco Care providing support to People with a Disability to Access the NDIS. We can support you or your loved one towards the referral pathway to NDIS. Our Team at Pasco Care are here to help. We can support the referral pathway for your NDIS application. If you think you would meet the eligibility criteria or are unsure contact Us today to enquire about meeting NDIS Access.
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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Mental Health Services
Personal Development Activities
Visual Arts
88 Constellations
Psycho-social support , Assist access maintain employment/study, Assist accommodation/tenancy, Assist Travel Transport Assist life stage/transition, Community Access, Money Minded Accredited facilitator
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National & International Advocacy Services
Cataract Kids Australia
Our goal is ultimately to improve the visual outcomes of children affected by cataract. We aim to enhance the support and information provided to families, work with clinicians to optimise treatment outcomes and link with researchers to improve the flow of information.
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General Advocacy Services
Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia Inc.) Indigenous & LGBTIQA+ Community Justice and Social Services Charity / Not-For-Profit & Charity Community Consultants (NFPCCC) Indigenous DGR PBI Charities
#Dcss - Diverse Community Justice & Social Services (Www.Dcssjustice.Au) #Lgbtiq #Multicultural #Disability #Firstnations #Indigenous #Diversity #Equality #Inclusion #Dei #Nfp #CharityThis program enables us to assist people who are disadvantaged and who genuinely want to change their lives. Clients can complete a WDP through our organisation, for more information please visit: https://www.dcssaustralia.org/services or email Justice@dcssaustralia.org
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General Advocacy Services
Disability Information & Counselling
Mental Health Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Eating Disorders Assoc
Providing information, individual and group programs, and referrals to individuals with eating disorders, their carers and health professionals.
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General Advocacy Services
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Help Line
The Elder Abuse Helpline promotes the right of older people to live free from abuse.
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General Advocacy Services
ESTHERS Australia - Meridan Plains
ESTHERS AustraliaESTHERS Australia is a social entrepreneurship organisation, set up to drive social change for women, particularly during pregnancy and early parenting. In effect, producing lasting, transformational benefits to society and setting the field and our practitioners apart.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Good Beginnings and Save the Children join forces - Vincent
Good BeginningsWe run programs for children, young people and adults in Australia and overseas. We stand up for children's rights. We're here because we want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence.
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General Advocacy Services
Housing Older Women Support Service (HOWSS)
Footprints CommunityHousing Older Women Support Service (HOWSS) as part of Footprints Community is a Queensland wide service available to women 50+, or First Nations women 45+, experiencing housing instability or homelessness to access supports and information. HOWSS is not a crisis service however, we provide service navigation, phone support and case management.
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
National & International Advocacy Services
Community Media
General Communication & Information
General Community Clubs
Disability Information & Counselling
General Disability Services
Special Education Programs
General Support Services & Counselling
General Self Help Services
Carer Information
Peak Bodies
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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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Court registry
Dept Of Justice & Attorney-generalThe Mental Health Court decides the state of mind of people charged with criminal offences.The court hears matters in Brisbane and also conducts hearings via videoconferencing..
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General Advocacy Services
Office Of The Public Guardian
Involuntary guardianship agency for persons identified as having limited decision making capacity.
Servicing this region
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