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Better Health Channel

Health and medical information for consumers, quality assured by the Victorian government (Australia).

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

CRS Australia

CRS Australia is the Australian Government provider of vocational rehabilitation services with over 65 years experience in assisting people with a disability, injury or health condition to get and keep a job.

www.crsaustralia.gov.au

Centrelink

Centrelink is an agency of the Department of Human Services delivering a range of services to the community. Our website can make it easier for you to explore your options, know what questions to ask and find out more about how we can help you.

www.centrelink.gov.au

Commonwealth Carelink

Commonwealth Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia.

www.commcarelink.health.gov.au

Community & Individual Organisational Information

The Community Portal helps Australian communities and community groups find relevant, up-to-date information.

www.community.gov.au

Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) is responsible for social policies and support affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families.

www.facsia.gov.au

Department of Health & Ageing

A Federal service that funds health and aged care services (incl. Home & Community Care-HACC) and Aged Care assesessment teams. Plus Commonwealth Government Departments contact details.

www.health.gov.au

Department of Human Services (DHS)

We are responsible for funding and providing a range of supports and services for people in Victoria with intellectual, physical, sensory and dual disabilities, neurological impairments and acquired brain injury.

www.dhs.vic.gov.au

Disability Online - Services & Supports

Information for people with a disability, their families and carers.

Search for community support, services and health practitioners by name (and location).

http://www.disability.vic.gov.au/

Disability Open Employment Services

Contains information for job seekers with specialist needs, including people with disabilities, disadvantaged young people, and other people facing significant barriers to employment.

www.workplace.gov.au

Federal Government Disability Portal

The Federal Government disability portal provides ccoordinated access to a range of online disability-related information and resources.

www.australia.gov.au/367

HealthInsite

Through this site you will find a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.

www.healthinsite.gov.au

Infoxchange Australia

Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that works for social justice and social equality by empowering people through access to technology.

http://www.infoxchange.net.au/index.shtml

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)

Represents Victoria’s 79 councils. MAV also lists each Council and their contact details. (contact your local council for information on what disability services they have)

www.mav.asn.au

National Auslan Booking and Payment Service (NABS)

Provides Interpreter services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who use sign language and would like an interpreter for private medical appointments.

www.nabs.org.au

Vicnet

Victoria's Community Information Portal: Vicnet works with a wide range of not-for-profit community organisations including sporting, recreational, education, multicultural, health and arts groups. It also provides services to the government, education and welfare sectors.

http://www.vicnet.net.au/

Victoria's Mental Health Services

General mental health information including contact details for public mental health services and support services and a description of service types.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/

Victorian Government Health Information

Health.vic.gov.au is a gateway to information relating to the provision of health services in Victoria.

The pages in this Website are developed and managed by the Department of Human Services, Victoria, its funded agencies and partnership and special interest groups.

http://www.Health.vic.gov.au

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