Advocacy Services in Kowanyama
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Local Advocacy Services
General Legal Assistance & Information
Office Of The Public Guardian
Involuntary guardianship agency for persons identified as having limited decision making capacity
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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
QE11 Courts of Law Complex
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
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.
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General Advocacy Services
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Dept Of Justice & Attorney-generalThe Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages is responsible for registering births, deaths, marriages, change of name & adoptions in Queensland. Family historians can access historical birth, death & marriage records through the registry’s family history website.
Servicing this region
The following businesses may not be located in Kowanyama Community but they service the area: