Publications & Resources
SAILS
Regional Disability Advocacy Service
facilitates monthly Self Advocacy Inclusive
Learning Sessions in three locations
throughout North-East Victoria and
Southern NSW:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Wagga Wagga
- Griffith
We also have a fourth group online for
those who cannot physically attend.
Disability Resources
Ask Izzy: Disability Advocacy Finder
This is a web-based application that has been developed to assist people with disabilities, as well as
their families and carers, to search for government funded disability advocacy agencies.
IDEAS
IDEAS maintains extensive resources on disability. Search the IDEAS database for information on
disability services, equipment suppliers and accessible travel, as well as other high-profile specialty
information resources maintained by other agencies. If you do not find what you are looking for give
IDEAS a call on 1800 029 904.
Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU) – Victoria
DARU is a state-wide service established to resource the disability advocacy sector in Victoria. DARU
provide forums and training relevant to the sector. The website has a directory of advocacy services in
Victoria.
Local Information Directories
Albury Wodonga Community Guide
Looking for a local health, justice or community service organisation? This community guide is a joint
initiative of AlburyCity and the City of Wodonga.
Wagga Wagga Community Directory
Directory of services and organisations which operate within Wagga Wagga City Council.
Who What Where Benalla
Information about services and organisations which support the Benalla Community
Health
Better Health Channel
Better Health Channel provide health and medical information that is quality assured, up to date and
easy to understand. The Better Health Channel is funded by the Victorian Government.
WayAhead
Directory search for mental health services in NSW. Developed by the Mental Health Association NSW.
Legal Services
Hume Riverina Community Legal Service
Hume Riverina Community Legal service provide free and confidential legal advice and information for
individuals who reside or work in North East Victoria or the Riverina of NSW, especially those on low
incomes, or otherwise disadvantaged in their access to justice.
Department of Communities and Justice (NSW)
Provides resources, information and links to law and justice agencies and services in NSW, including
the Anti-Discrimination Board, court and tribunal services, Legal Aid Service, and Industrial Relations
Commission.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Legal Aid provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and
who qualify for legal aid. This site provides information such as applying for legal aid, getting a lawyer
and how to get help at the court.
Victoria Legal Aid
Legal Aid provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and
who qualify for legal aid. This site provides information such as applying for legal aid, getting a lawyer
and how to get help at the court.
Business and Workplace Resources
Assistive Technology in the Workplace for people with a disability
Produced by the National Disability Coordination Officer Program, this booklet provides information
about technology that can be used in the workplace by people with a disability.
Business Resources for People with Disabilities in Australia
If you’re a entrepreneur considering a new venture, these organisations are there to offer help. They
include specialist business funding, opportunities for grants, as well as local resources, advisory bodies
and the possibility of mentorship.