Organisations

National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations. Collectively, the 990 NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. Members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations

Children with Disability Australia (CDA) is the national peak body that represents children and young people with disability aged 0-25. CDA is a not for profit, community based organisation and has a national membership of 5000 with the majority being families.

CDA’s vision is that children and young people with disability living in Australia are afforded every opportunity to thrive, achieve their potential and that their rights and interests as individuals, members of a family and their community are met.

CDA works at the national level to progress opportunities and inclusion of all children and young people with disability living in Australia. It works to achieve these aims by:

• Educating national public policy-makers and the broader community about the needs of children and young people with disability.

• Representing children and young people with disability to ensure the best possible support and services are available from government and the community.

• Informing children and young people with disability, families and care givers about their rights and entitlements to services and support.

• Celebrating the successes and achievements of children and young people with disability.

The WHO Collaborating Centre for Strengthening Rehabilitation Capacity in Health Systems provides support to the WHO by generating and disseminating evidence on strengthening rehabilitation in health systems; supports the WHO in building workforce capacity in rehabilitation training in educational institutions; and supports the WHO in providing technical support and training in ICF for rehabilitation, disability and health personnel.

Indigo (formerly the Independent Living Centre WA)

Indigo provides information and advice, assessment, training, funding and hire services that enable Australians of all ages and abilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

The customer is at the heart of everything we do and we offer expertise in:

assistive technology (devices and equipment)

home modifications

allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology

driving support for first time drivers and people returning to driving following a diagnosis of a medical condition or a disability

training on assistive technology, communication, home modifications and inclusive technology in schools.