Advocacy Services in Augusta Margaret River
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
Local Advocacy Services
Advocacy WA
Advocacy WA believes that people with a disability have the same rights (and responsibilities) as people who do not have a disability.
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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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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Services
Youth Information & Counselling
Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) - Youth Advocate
Mental Health Advocacy ServiceThe Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) provides a specialised independent advocacy for young people accessing mental health services (in certain circumstances) to assist them enforce their rights and resolve issues.
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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS)
Mental Health Advocacy ServiceThe Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) provides independent advocacy to assist consumers of mental health services protect their rights. The MHAS includes a dedicated youth advocate for children and advocates in Albany, Broome, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie.
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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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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Local Advocacy Services
Specialist Homelessness Services
Just Home Margaret River
Just Home is a community organisation based in Margaret River. We are committed to ensuring that our community has appropriate, accessible, low cost, secure and sustainable housing and shelter options for people who are on very low to moderate incomes, who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged and/or in crisis, or who may be experiencing homelessness.
Margaret River
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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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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
Mental Health Services
Peak Bodies
Consumers of Mental Health WA
Consumers of Mental Health WACoMHWA provides: systemic advocacy to improve mental health services and support consumer wellbeing; promotes education and training; provides and facilitates consumer representation; consults with consumers and stakeholders in mental health; provides public education; and provides policy advice on mental health services in WA. Main activities relate to Mental health and crisis intervention.
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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
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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National & International Advocacy Services
Parkinson's Australia
Parkinson's Australia is the national peak body and charity representing more than 70,000 Australians living with Parkinson’s. We advocate for the needs of people living with Parkinson’s, and for their families and carers. Parkinson’s Australia represents, at the national level, the interests of its federation of state and territory members on all matters relating to Parkinson’s and carer issues.
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General Advocacy Services
PWDWA/Albany
People with Disabilities WAOur advocacy services are available to any person with a disability. You do not have to be a member to access advocacy. All of the advocacy work that PWdWA does follows the principals of the National Disability Strategy
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
General Education Programs
Mental Health Services
The Regional Men's Health Initiative
The Regional Men's Health Initiative acts as a bridge of support and education to regional men, communities and health services throughout Western Australia. Our team achieves this through the support for grass roots organisations and attending their functions when requested.
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General Advocacy Services
General Communication & Information
Drug & Alcohol Services
Peak Bodies
Wa Network Of Alcohol & Other Drug Agencies
The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the alcohol and other drug sector in Western Australia.
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Local Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Carer Information
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.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
4Families - Margaret River
Relationships Australia Western Australia4families is a free service that provides whatever support families and carers need, linking them to a variety of services to reduce family stress and enable children and young people to reach their full potential. This service is funded by the Australian Government.
Margaret River
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General Community Facilities
Performing Arts & Music
Visual Arts
Arts Margaret River
We aim to bring the community the best of live theatre, music, comedy, dance, literature, film, art exhibitions and much more.
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Community Halls
Augusta Centennial Hall
Shire Of Augusta Margaret RiverThe Augusta Centennial Hall has multiple rooms available for hire including a Large modern hall space with stage, meeting room, store room, 3 activity rooms, dressing room with mirrors and showers, foyer, bar and bar storeroom, ticket office, kitchen, atrium
Augusta
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Environmental Action & Conservation
Augusta Community Landcare Nursery
Augusta Community Tree NurseryThe nursery’s volunteers over the years have collected seed, taken cuttings and grown plants and trees for various Shire and other landcare projects in the Augusta local area. The Augusta Coast and Land Care Group; the volunteers and the projects responsible for many of the riparian revegetation and weed control activities on the Augusta foreshore.
Augusta
Servicing this region
The following businesses may not be located in Augusta Margaret River Community but they service the area:
