The peak disability organisation for brain injury. They provide a wide range of services and recourses including training, brain injury research/publications, and support.

Ph: Brisbane (07) 3367 1049

Regional 1800 673 074

Address: 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Website: http://www.biaq.com.au

Email: contact/ovnd+ovnd.pbz+nh

Carers Queensland

Offer various support, advocacy, referral and programs.

Ph: 1800 242 636

Address: 15 Abbott St, Camp Hill, Holland Park, QLD 4121

Website: http://www.carersqld.asn.au

Email: cas@carersqld.asn.au

Commonwealth Carelink Centres

Information centre that link you with local services.

Ph: 1800 052 222

Address: Centres throughout QLD. Check their website for closest office

Website: http://www.commcarelink.health.gov.au

Email: commCarelink@health.gov.au

Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre

Provides information, referrals, counselling and resources including a free carers kit that includes information regarding the supports and services available to carers in their area, fact sheets on specific conditions, a relaxation tape or CD, legal and financial information, an emergency care kit, other practical assistance. Free call Monday to Friday 9-5pm.

Ph: 1800 242 636

Friends of Brain Injured Children (F.O.B.I.C) ACT Inc

For support and assistance via Information, supplementary therapy, family support, financial assistance and therapy.

Address: SHOUT Office, The Pearce Centre, Collet Pl, Pearce ACT

Ph: 02 6290 1984

Email: contact/sovnpg+fubhg.bet+nh

Music Therapy and Brain Injury/Developmental Delay

Vanessa Solomon is a Registered Music Therapist (BMus, hons, RMT) as well as a Clinical Nutritionist who facilitates community music therapy programs (with a special interest in people with special needs) throughout Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Ph: 0405 715 709

Email: contact/inarffntfbybzba+tznvy+pbz

The Developing Foundation Inc.

(formerly Friends of Brain Injured Children of Qld)

Ph: (07) 3871 0530

Address: 14 Munro Street, Auchenflower, QLD 4066

Website: http://www.developingfoundation.org.au

Email: contact/vasb+qrirybcvatsbhaqngvba.bet+nh

O.C.C Therapy- On call childrens Therapy Network

Mobile occupational therapy services for all children from 0-15 years.

Engagement, participation and quality of life
Play, social and emotional skills
Attention and concentration
Fine motor skills
Handwriting and learning letters
Organisation and classroom skills
Self care skills

http://www.occtherapy.com.au/

Pave the Way

Assist with planning for the future of a person with a disability.

Ph: (07) 3291 5800

Address: Lvl 1 1428 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, QLD

Website: http://www.pavetheway.org.au/

Email: contact/cnirgurjnl+znzer.bet+nh

Service Seeker

Australia's most extensive directory of community services.

Website: http://www.serviceseeker.com.au/

Siblings Australia Inc.

A national support organisation for siblings of children with special needs.

Ph: (08) 8361 8361

Address: PO Box 848, Torrens Park, SA 5062

Website: http://www.siblingsaustralia.org.au/

Email: contact/vasb+fvoyvatfnhfgenyvn.bet+nh

Sisters Individuals Brothers (SIBS)

A support website for children and adolescents who have a sibling who has a disability. There is also an area aimed at assisting parents with support of their sibling children.

Ph: (03) 9818 2000

Address: Suite 2, 98 Morang Road Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Website: http://www.sibs.org.au/

Email: megans@acd.org.au

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