Advocacy Services in Melbourne
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?
While some services are funded by Government, advocacy services are often funded by Philanthropic supporters and industry.
How To Access?
Advocacy services can be accessed directly from the agency.
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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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Ageing Information & Counselling
General Ageing Services
Elder Rights Advocacy
ERA is a free service to all Victorians in residential and home care programs sponsored by the Commonwealth Government. We advise you on how to resolve problems that interfere with the care you or your family member is entitled to.
Melbourne
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General Advocacy Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
General Volunteering Services
Specialist Homelessness Services
Homelessness Advocacy Service
. Statewide service providing advocacy, information and referral to people experiencing homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness who seek to raise a complaint with a homelessness service provider (Office of Housing funded). Statewide training on consumer rights and participation
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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 Youth Services
Youth Support + Advocacy Services
Helping young people in Victoria who are experiencing serious disadvantage to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Carlton
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
General Communication & Information
General Legal Assistance & Information
Births, Death and Marriages - Victoria
Department Of JusticeThe Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages secures today's records and creates services for the benefit of the community now and into the future.
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General Advocacy Services
Disability Information & Counselling
Enabled 4 Life NT
Enabled 4 LifeEnabled4Life is one of Australia’s largest independent NDIS Plan Managers registered for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Southbank
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General Advocacy Services
Euphoria Social
EUPHORIA SOCIAL IS AN INDEPENDENT LGBTQIA+ MOVEMENT MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATION. Focusing on suicide & harm prevention in LGBTQIA+ people. Through our events and services we aim to break down stigma and prejudice associated with mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Melbourne
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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Legal Centre
MENTAL HEALTH LEGAL CTRE INCProvides advocacy for anyone who has experienced a mental illness or has had contact with mental health services. Education on the rights of people with mental illness to the community. Legal advocacy in the areas of discrimination, guardianship, family & criminal law, administration board hearing and some civil litigation for people with psychiatric disabilities.
West Melbourne
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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Post Polio Victoria Inc
To assist people with polio to stay connected to their community
Melbourne
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Local Advocacy Services
The Australian Greens - Victoria
Provides Local Advocacy Services services to the local area
Melbourne
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Local Advocacy Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal
The Victims of Crime Assistance (the Tribunal) was established by the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 to acknowledge and provide assistance to victims of violent crime committed in Victoria. The Tribunal is intended to be a sympathetic and compassionate forum for applicants to relate their experiences as victims of crime.
Melbourne
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General Advocacy Services
Victorian Council of Social Service - Melbourne
Victorian Council of Social Service, MelbournePromotes the social well-being of people in Victoria, particularly disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, and provides a strong voice for the community sector.
Melbourne
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General Advocacy Services
Victorian Equal Opportunity And Human Rights Commission
The Commission provides information and education about equal opportunity, racial and religious tolerance and human rights. The Commission offers a free Enquiry Line and complaints service which aims to help resolve complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment and racial and religious vilification by offering a free, fair and timely dispute resolution service.
Carlton
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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Women With Disabilities Victoria
A world where all women are respected and can fully experience life
Melbourne
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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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Local Advocacy Services
Executive Rights Employment Lawyers
Information about Employment Lawyers who have expertise in providing employment law advice to middle to senior management employees in Sydney, Melbourne across Australia.
Melbourne
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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.