Advocacy Services in Cairns
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
ADA Australia - Cairns City
ADA AustraliaAged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia), is an independent service offering free, confidential and client-focused services including Advocacy support for aged care and community care issues, Guardianship matters, and provision of education and information.
Manoora
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General Advocacy Services
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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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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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
General Ageing Services
Ageing Health Services
Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia trading as ADA Australia
ADA AustraliaAged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is an independent service offering free, confidential and client-focused services including advocacy support for aged care and community care issues, Guardianship matters, and provision of education and information, throughout Queensland. Target Group: Aged persons who receive a Home Care Package or reside in an aged care home.
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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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Disability Information & Counselling
Care Finder Services - TCHHS & CHHS1, THHS1 & Charters Towers
ADA AustraliaThe Aged and Disability Advocacy (ADA) Australia delivers the care finder program through ADA Link, a specialist's support service that assists vulnerable older Queenslanders in accessing necessary support for safe and independent living. The service covers Cape & Torres, Douglas, Cairns Yarrabah, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island, Burdekin, Townsville, and Charters Towers.
Manoora
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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
CAIRNS WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH
Christian Worship in the Wesleyan Methodist Holiness Tradition: Sundays 10:30am Bible Studies midweek. Hymns and contemporary service available.
Goldsborough
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General Advocacy Services
Emmanuel outreach pty ltd
Committed to advocating and defending human rights within the community. Holds regular meetings, public forums, information stalls and fundraising events, check our website for more information
Mount Sheridan
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General Advocacy Services
General Aboriginal Services
General Legal Assistance & Information
Community Information & Referral Services
QIFVLS - Cairns Office
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal ServiceWe are a free legal service, for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people, affected by family violence and/ or sexual assault. Our organisation was established to deliver culturally appropriate legal services including community education and community legal education.
Portsmith
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General Advocacy Services
Sexual Support Services & Counselling
General Support Services & Counselling
General Legal Assistance & Information
General Volunteering Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Respect Inc - Cairns
Respect IncRespect Inc aims to provide all sex workers with peer support, advocacy and referral to appropriate services, in keeping with individual needs and requests. Specific objectives are: To provide peer support to all sex workers who want it, including one to one contact with culturally appropriate peers; to provide crisis intervention when needed; to provide referral to sex worker friendly se...
Cairns
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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
General Health Services
Mental Health Services
General Youth Services
Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association
The Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (rffada) is a national not-for-profit health promotion charity dedicated to prevention.
Cairns
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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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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Allied Health
Health Rehabilitation Services
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre
Spinal Life AustraliaSpinal Life Australia is a leading provider of advocacy, therapy and supports for people with spinal cord damage and related physical disabilities. In Cairns, these services include allied health, personal support and home care, as well as networks for members to share information and advocate for change in their community.
Cairns North
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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
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.
Servicing this region
The following businesses may not be located in Cairns Community but they service the area:
