The following organisations are able to provide information to people with disabilities:
The Disability Gateway
The Disability Gateway website provides links to information and services that can help people with disabilities and their carers navigate many areas of their lives, such as finances, education, leisure, employment, housing, COVID-19 information, transport, aids and equipment.
Phone 1800 643 787 or Interpreter 13 14 50 or National Relay Service 1800 555 677
Autism Connect
The free National Autism helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am - 7pm by phone, email and webchat to provide evidence based information about autism, guidance and connections to services.
Phone 1300 308 699
IDEAS
IDEAS is an independent information provider for people with disability, their families and their employers. Researched, verified and organised information is provided via their website and eNews, their email newsletter. They have also published an accessible tourism guide.
Phone 6947 3377
Clickability
Clickability can match NDIS participants with a range of NDIS and non-NDIS registered providers by location and service type. The Service providers can be reviewed and rated on the website.
Ethnic Disability
Ethnic Disability provides individuals with information about NDIS and how to access support services, in a way that is culturally sensitive and appropriate to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Phone 6255 2671
Marymead
Marymead runs the Autism Centre, an information and resource centre for people on the autism spectrum, their families and carers. The Autism Centre also runs a variety of activities, support and social groups for people on the Autism Spectrum.
Phone 1300 308 699
Feros Care
Feros Care is the local area coordinator for the NDIS in the ACT. They are able to help you to access the NDIS and link you to community supports in the ACT.
Phone 1300 986 970