ResourcesSupport directories
Website - DARU
10 June 2015
Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU) is a statewide service established to resource the disability advocacy sector in Victoria.
Website - Can Access
27 April 2015
This website lists disability and other supports for people in the ACT.
Facebook - NDIS Grassroots Discussion group
26 April 2015
The NDIS Grassroots Discussion group on Facebook is a place for members to share information and have conversations around the NDIS.
Website - Nican
26 April 2015
This website lists supports across the country, especially accessible accommodation, tourism and sport and recreation.
Website - Advokit
26 April 2015
The Advokit website talks about the process of planning, using supports and the different ways to make choices. It also has information about appealing NDIA decisions.
Website - My Direct Support
25 April 2015
The My Direct Support website has some basic information and stories about what it’s like to use direct support. It was developed some time ago and does not appear to be active.
Website - Therapy Choices
25 April 2015
This website gives information about what different kinds of therapists – such as podiatrists, orthoptists and audiologists – do. It also has information on how to contact a therapist locally.
Website - Healthy Active Life
25 April 2015
This website talks about the ways to get support in different parts of your life. It has some short videos and no writing.
Website - Housing - ACT Government
25 April 2015
The Housing and Tenancy Options page of the ACT Government Community Services website has information and a range of resources, to help you understand how to identify and develop housing options that best meet your individual needs.
The Government Supported Accommodation page discusses the transition to the NDIS.
Website - Disability - Australian Government
24 April 2015
The Commonwealth government department (for people from everywhere in Australia) which works on disability policy and supports is the Department of Social Services. You might like to go straight to the Disability and Carers section of the Department of Social Services website.