Special needs
Allergy and Environmental Sensitivity Support and Research Association Inc (AESSRA)
A support group for people with allergies and sensitivities, in particular, multiple chemical sensitivity. The website provides information and a forum for members.Phone (B/H): 9888 1382
Website: http://www.aessra.org
Anaphylaxis Australia
Aims to develop anaphylaxis research and awareness of it in the community. Also provides support for those affected.Phone (B/H): 1300 728 000
Email:coordinator@allergyfacts.org.au
Website: http://www.allergyfacts.org.au
ausEE Inc
An Australian charity and support network for those diagnosed with, or caring for, someone with eosinophilic oesophagitis and related disorders.Email:Admin@ausee.org
Website: http://www.ausee.org
Cancer Council Victoria
The Cancer Council of Victoria is a non-profit cancer charity organisation involved in cancer research, patient support, cancer prevention and advocacy. They also advise government and liaise with professional groups to help create strategies to fight cancer and provide a Cancer Council Helpline from 8.30am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays.Postal Address:1 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Phone (B/H): 13 11 20 (Helpline) or 9635 5000 (Office)
Email:enquiries@cancervic.org.au
Website: http://www.cancervic.org.au
CanTeen
Helps young people aged 12 to 24 years cope with cancer by providing a place to meet, talk about their experience, and offer mutual support.Phone (B/H): 1800 226 833 or 9329 5288
Email:Vic.admin@canteen.org.au
Website: http://www.canteen.org.au
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria
Provides support, information and advocacy for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.Phone (B/H): 9686 1811
Email:assistantmanager@cfv.org.au
Website: http://www.cfv.org.au
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation supports Australian diabetes research through the provision of funding and plays a key role in advising and influencing health policy direction across all levels of government. They also build community awareness of type 1 diabetes.Postal Address:Suite 1, Level 1, 22 Kings Way, South Melbourne
Phone (B/H): 9696 3866
Website: http://www.jdrf.org.au
Life's Little Treasures Foundation
An Australian charity focused on providing support, friendship and assistance to families of children born sick or premature.Postal Address:PO Box 476, Chadstone Centre RP, Victoria, 3148
Phone (B/H): 1300 697 736
Email:contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au
Website: http://www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au
Livewire
Livewire is a free and safe online peer support program connecting socially isolated individuals affected by a serious illness, chronic condition or disability. The three online communities are: Livewire Members (for young people); Livewire Siblings (for young siblings); Livewire Parents (for parents and carers).Phone (B/H): (02) 8425 5971
Email:member.services@livewire.org.au
Website: http://www.livewire.org.au
Melbourne Citymission
Provides support to those who are disadvantaged. Programs address homelessness, employment, education, aged care and palliative care.Postal Address:19 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Phone (B/H): 8625 4444
Email:info@mcm.org.au
Website: http://www.melbournecitymission.org.au
Miracle Babies Foundation
Provides support to families of premature and sick newborns, and the hospitals that care for them.Phone (B/H): 1300 622 243 (24 hour family support)
Website: http://www.miraclebabies.org.au
Miscarriage Stillbirth and Newborn Death Support Victoria (SANDS)
SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal Death Support) is a self-help support group comprised of parents who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or shortly after birth.Postal Address:Suite 208/901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Phone (B/H): 1300 072 637 (National Support Line) or 9899 0217 (Office)
Email:info@sandsvic.org.au
Website: http://www.sandsvic.org.au
Playgroup Victoria
Provides information and contact details for playgroups, including those for children with special needs.Postal Address:346 Albert Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056
Phone (B/H): 9388 1599 or 1800 171 882
Email:pgvic@playgroup.org.au
Website: http://www.playgroup.org.au
Redkite
Supports children and young people affected by cancer, and their families.Phone (B/H): 9857 1455 or 1800 334 771
Email:vic@redkite.org.au
Website: http://www.redkite.org.au
SIDS and Kids
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and supporting bereaved families who have lost their baby or child through stillbirth, during the first month of life, from sudden unexpected death in infancy or childhood or from accident. SIDS and Kids work to find answers for parents by funding and supporting vital research into stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome and safe sleeping practices. They also operate a 24 hour Bereavement Support and Information Line.Postal Address:Suite 1, 98 Morang Road, Hawthorn
Phone (B/H): 1300 308 307 (24 hour support line) or 9819 4595 (Office)
Email:national@sidsandkids.org
Website: http://www.sidsandkids.org
The Asthma Foundation of Australia
Aims to enhance the lifestyle, health and wellbeing of people with asthma through information, education research, and advocacy and community programs.Phone (B/H): 9326 7088 or 1800 645 130
Website: http://HTTP://www.asthma.org.au
Variety the Children's Charity
Dedicated to transforming the lives of children who have specials needs, by providing opportunities to increase their quality of life and fulfil their potential.Postal Address:H71, 63-85 Turner Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207
Phone (B/H): 8698 3900
Email:info@varietyvic.org.au
Website: http://www.variety.org.au/vic
Very Special Kids
Provides support, counselling and access to services for children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and their families.Postal Address:321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Victoria 3144
Phone (B/H): 9804 6222 or 1800 888 875
Email:mail@vsk.org.au
Website: http://www.vsk.org.au
Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children Inc
Encourages and provides assistance to parents and teachers in developing the abilities of children who are gifted and talented.Postal Address:PO Box 132, Caulfield South, Victoria 3162
Email:infolorax@vagtc.asn.au
Website: http://www.vagtc.asn.au