Do you want to find groups and support in the community that might help you improve your health and wellbeing? You can find lots of local support from charities to social groups in the Knox Learning Alliance Directory.
Advocacy/Mentoring
Disability Advocacy
National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)
Disability advocacy that promotes, protects and ensures full and equal enjoyment of all human rights enabling community participation.
Seniors Rights
Seniors Rights Victoria
Provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people. Services include a helpline, specialist legal services, short-term support and advocacy for individuals, community and education. They provide leadership on policy and law reform and work with other organisations to raise awareness of elder abuse.
Advocacy Help Line
National Aged Care Advocacy Helpline
Provides information on aged care services, makes referrals to assessment services, and provides information about carer support services.
Older Persons Advocacy
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Offers free and confidential services that focus on supporting older people and their representatives to address access to Commonwealth-funded aged care services and to participate in decisions about their care.