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Acquired Brain Injury Group (Seekers)
Shop 10
Orange Grove Mall,
Windsor Street,
Richmond
NSW 2753
Phone: (02) 4588 6222
Fax: (02) 4588 6322
Email: seekers@pnc.com.au
Web:
Office Hrs: Tues, Thur & Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
Leisure and recreation service for adults with an acquired brain injury. Provides out of hours respite care for adults with an acquired brain injury. Activities may include dining out, ten pin bowling, barbeques and picnics. Telephone support is also provided.
    
Alzheimers Association of NSW
P O Box 6042
North Ryde
NSW    1670
Phone: (02) 9805 0100
Fax: (02) 9805 1665
Email: admin@alznsw.asn.au
Web: http://www.alzheimers.org.au/
Alzheimer's Australia NSW is a not-for-profit organisation which was founded in 1982. It was created in response to public concern about the lack of information, resources and appropriate residential care for people with dementia.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group - Hawkesbury
Peppercorn Place,
320 George Street,
Windsor
NSW 2576
Phone: (02) 4587 0210
Fax: (02) 4587 0200
Email:
Web: http://www.alznsw.asn.au/
Anyone in a family affected by Alzheimers or other dementias is most welcome at all meetings. Meetings are free and include Guest Speakers on various topics around Dementia Care and frank discussions of behaviours and how to cope with them. If you need help with in-home respite or transport please contact the Support group. It is not essential that you attend your most local group. If the meeting time of another group is more suitable then you will be most welcome to attend that one.

Angelman Syndrome Association of Australia
P.O. Box 554
Sutherland
NSW    2232
Phone: (02) 9520 5857
Fax:
Email: simonek@angelmansyndrome.org
Web: http://www.angelmansyndrome.org/
Provides information about Angelman Syndrome for families carers and professionals. The ASA also offers support and family get togethers as well as biennial national conferences involving key professionals and the sharing of family experiences with Angelman Syndrome.

Arthritis Foundation of NSW
Locked bag 16
North Parramatta
NSW    2151
Phone: (02) 9683 1622
Fax: (02) 9683 1633
Email: info@arthritisnsw.com.au
Web: http://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/
The Arthritis Foundation of NSW is a non-government community health organization aiming to provide a community education programme to raise community awareness of the problems confronted by people with arthritis. It also seeks funds for research into the causes and cures of arthritis, as well as providing support, advice and information for those with arthritis and their families.

Association Of Relatives & Friends Of The Mentally ill (ARAFMI)
PO Box 6414
North Ryde
NSW    2113
Phone: (02) 9887 5897
Freecall: 1800 655 198
Fax: (02) 9887 5766
Email:
Web: http://www.arafmi.org/
Provides information and support for relatives and friends of people with a mental illness as well as those who are touched by mental illness.

Asthma Foundation of NSW
Suite 2
100 Pacific Hwy
St Leonards
NSW    2065
Phone: (02) 9906 3233
Fax: (02) 9906 4493
Email: ask@asthmansw.org.au
Web: http://www.asthmansw.org.au/
The Asthma Foundation of NSW informs and educates the community, liaises with government and other bodies on asthma related issues and supports and informs people with asthma how best to achieve as full and healthy a lifestyle as possible while controlling their asthma.

Australian Association of the Deaf - NSW Branch
PO Box 4681
North Rocks
NSW 2151
Phone: (02) 9871 8400
Fax: (02) 9871 8218
Email:
Web: http://www.aad.org.au/
The Australian Association of the Deaf Inc. (AAD) is the national peak organisation for Deaf people in Australia. It represents the views of Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Australian Communication Exchange - (ACE)
33 Argyle Street
Parramatta
NSW 2150
Phone: (02) 9895 2970 or 1800 555 630
TTY - (02) 9895 2971 or 1800 555 660
Fax - (02) 9895 2972 or 1800 555 690
Email: feedback@aceinfo.net.au
Web: http://www.aceinfo.net.au/
Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) is dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks.

Australian Dyspraxia Support Group and Resource Centre Inc.
"Can-Do Cottage",
82 Cox Street
P.O. Box 5519
South Windsor
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4577 6220
Fax: (02) 4511 6088
Email: information@dyspraxia.com.au
Web: http://www.dyspraxia.com.au
Membership fee: $30.00 per family $35.00 for professionals and $70 for organisations per annum. Provides support, education, information, advocacy and resources on dyspraxia and associated learning difficulties for families and professionals. The organisation also runs workshops and an annual conference. Dyspraxia is a neurologically based motor planning disorder. There is also information and support available through the national help-line.

Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW) Ltd
2 Leichardt Street
Darlinghurst
NSW 2010
PO Box 660
Woollahra
NSW 1350
Phone: (02) 8382 3331 or 8382 3338
Fax: (02) 8382 3333
Email: info@tinnitus.asn.au
Web: http://www.tinnitus.asn.au
Information, research and support regarding tinnitus a hearing impairment that can involve ringing, hissing or other distressing noises in the ear or head. Tinnitus affects approximately 20% of the population across all age groups.
    
Autism and Aspergers Support Group
P O Box 723
Richmond
NSW    2753
Phone: 0425 380 575
Email; autismaspergers@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.members.westnet.com.au/rowanth
Meets 2nd Monday of each month 7.30pm at The Richmond Club, 6 East Market Street, Richmond. Support Group for parents of children with Autism/Aspergers. Library facilities are available at meetings.

Autism Association of New South Wales - Western Sydney Centre
3 Prospect Shopping Village
Cnr Blacktown Road and Aldgate Street
Prospect
NSW 2148
Phone: (02) 8868 8500
Fax: (02) 9896 5266
Email: infoline@autismnsw.com.au
Web: http://www.autismnsw.com.au/contact/westernsyd.asp
Operates an education and research base as well as a schools therapy team covering western Sydney. Information about autism, support and resources to assist families and carers.

Blue Mountains Disabilities Forum lnc.
45 Honour Avenue
Lawson
NSW  2783
Phone: (02) 4759 1797
Email:
Web:
Meets Monthly, 1st Friday, 12-2pm at Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre
Aims to encourage networking, advocacy, lobbying and resourcing for and with people with disabilities.

Brain Injury Association of NSW
Suite 6
17 Macquarie Road
Auburn
NSW 2144
Phone: (02) 9749 5366
Freecall: 1800 802 840
Fax: (02) 9749 5608
Email: mail@biansw.org.au
Web: http:/www./biansw.org.au/main.asp
The Brain Injury Association of NSW works to make the community, and the government, aware of the needs and issues affecting people who have an acquired brain injury. Our purpose is to represent and support people with an acquired brain injury so that they can participate equally in the community.

Carers NSW, Inc.
Level 17
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney
NSW    2000
Phone: (02) 9280 4744
Freecall:1800 242 636
Fax: (02) 9280 4755
Email: contact@carernsw.asn.au
Web: http://www.carernsw.asn.au/
Carers NSW is an association for relatives and friends who are caring for people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. We are the Peak Body for carers in New South Wales and the only state-wide organisation that has carers as its primary focus.
 
Coeliac Society of NSW
P O Box 703
Chatswood
NSW    2057
Phone: (02) 9411 4100
Fax: (02) 9413 1296
Email: info@nsw.coeliac.org.au
Web: http://www.nswcoeliac.org.au/
The New South Wales Society provides information and support to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and their families and carers, sufferers of Dermatitis Herpetiformis and those medically diagnosed as requiring a gluten free diet.

Continence Foundation of Australia in NSW Inc
P O Box 2522
North Parramatta
NSW    1750
Phone: (02) 9840 4165
Freecall: 1800 069 789
Fax: (02) 9840 4163
Email: contfoundnsw@ozemail.com
Web:
The Continence Foundation of Australia exists to serve the interests of incontinent people throughout Australia by improving access to and availability of services, providing information and advice and promoting education, support and research.

Cystic Fibrosis NSW
P O Box 149
North Ryde
NSW    1670
Phone: (02) 9878 2075
Freecall: 1800 650 614
Fax: (02) 9878 4890
Email: general@cysticfibrosisnsw.org.au
Web: http://www.cysticfibrosisnsw.org.au/
Cystic Fibrosis NSW provides support, group programs, advocacy and community education programs as well as information and education programs of this disease.

D Sports
123 Henry Street (Cnr Station St),
Penrith NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4731 3694
Fax: (02) 4731 4527
Email: metrowest@nswscd.com.au
Web: http://www.nswscd.com.au/
Contact: Ben Felten
To foster the development of sporting and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. Information service. Mainly sports, recreational and rehabilitation programs, sports camps. Represent other disability associations.

Deaf Blind Association of NSW
P.O. Box 1295
Strathfield
NSW    2135
Phone: (02) 9456 2372
Fax: (02) 9334 3200
Email: dbansw@gpo.com.au
Web:
Support group for parents and people who are deaf-blind. Some services offered, eg respite and recreation outings.

Defence Special Needs Support Group - Richmond
4 Hosier Place
Bligh Park
Phone: (02) 4572 6243
Mobile: 0427 008 084
Email: watson.carolyn@optusnet.com.au
Web: http://www.dsnsg.org.au/
The Defence Special Needs Support Group is a self-help group for Defence families who have a child, spouse or elderly dependant with special needs that may include physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities, learning difficulties, learning disabilities, autism, speech problems, gifted or talented, developmental delay, attention deficit disorder, epilepsy, chronic illness (i.e. asthma, diabetes). They offer: A national network of on-going peer support, a link between families with similar needs.
    
Dementia Home Support
360 Windsor St,
Richmond
NSW 2753
Phone: (02) 4588 6719
Fax: (02) 4588 5007
Email:
Web:
Contacts: Blue Mountains/Penrith: Helen Bartley, Mobile:0411 826 490.
Blacktown/Hawkesbury. Anne Bouboulas, Mobile: 0411 803 451
Dementia Home Support is a community-based service for people with dementia (and/or carers) which will assist them to remain in the community. Services include: respite, meal preparation, monitoring of diet and safety, exercise, memory activities and conversation. Home duties can also be provided in exceptional circumstances. The service also provides support and information to carers. Carers Support Groups run in Blacktown on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30pm-9..30pm and in Penrith on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1 pm-3pm.

Diabetes Australia NSW Inc
GPO Box 9824
Sydney
NSW    2001
Phone: (02) 9552 9900
Customer Care Line: 1300 136 588
Fax: (02) 9660 3633
Email: info@diabetesnsw.com.au
Web: http://www.diabetesnsw.com.au/
Diabetes Australia NSW aims to serve the best interests of all people affected by diabetes, to identify the undiagnosed and to research, prevent and cure diabetes.

Disabilities Information and Referral Service (PDRC)
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 2363
Email: pdrc@pdrc.org.au
Web: http://www.pdrc.org.au/info_ref.html
The Disability Information and Referral Service is funded by DADHC (Dept of Ageing, Disability and Home Care) however we run mainly by volunteers who have physical disabilities. These people are provided with ongoing training and support and often have an in-depth understanding of the issues that other people could be experiencing.

Disabilities Information Library (NADO)
The Community Connection,
114-116 Henry St,
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4731 3330
Fax: (02) 4721 1333
Email: jashcroft@nado.org.au
Web: http://www.nado.org.au/disability_info_lib.htm
FEE $1 per borrowing. Appointment necessary.
A centre based and mobile service providing over 2000 books, videos and various publications for people with disabilities, their carers, disability workers, students and other interested persons. The mobile part of the Library visits support groups, schools, playgroups, pre-schools, neighbourhood centres, universities, and many other interested groups.

Down Syndrome NSW
P.O. Box 2536
North Parramatta
NSW    1750
Phone: (02) 9683 4333
Fax: (02) 9683 4020
Email: admin@dsansw.org.au
Web: http://www.dsansw.org.au
Down Syndrome NSW aims to support and promote the interests of all people with Down syndrome, their families and carers in NSW.

Emergency Relief
Anglicare,
20 Westminster St,
Rooty Hill
NSW 2766
Phone: (02) 9832 2300
Fax: (02) 9832 1934
Email: rootyhill@anglicare.org.au
Web: http://www.anglicare.org.au
Contact: Phone at 1Oam the day before proposed appointment to book
Food assistance, help with accounts when resources are available e.g. water, electricity, gas, etc. This service is available to residents of Hawkesbury, Blacktown and Penrith LGA's who are in financial crisis.

Epilepsy Association of NSW
Suite 8
"Oxford Place"
44-46 Oxford Street
Epping
NSW    2121
Phone: (02) 9856 7090
Tollfree: 1300 366 162
Fax: (02) 9869 4122
Email: lhyde@epilepsy.org.au
Web: http://www.epilepsy.org.au/
The Epilepsy Association is a health charity helping individuals and the community to manage and adjust to those seizures.

Fragile X Association of Australia
65 View St
Annandale
NSW    2038
Phone: (02) 9899 5232
Fax: (02)
Email: fragilexassociation@optusnet.com.au
Web: http://www.fragilex.org.au/
The association is a volunteer group of parents and friends of people affected with fragile X syndrome. The aims of the association are to help fragile X syndrome children and adults to realise their full potential, provide information and support to those people whose lives have been affected by fragile X, promote acceptance and integration of people with fragile X within the community and to raise public awareness of fragile X.

Gilgai Aboriginal Centre
2 Bindaree Street
Hebersham
NSW 2770
Phone: (02) 9832 3825
Fax: (02) 9832 3826
Email: gilgai@pnc.com.au
Web:
Gilgai is a Community Care Service for the Aged, the Disabled and Carers within the Aboriginal Community. The services provided include Home and Community Care Development work.

Glossodia Community Centre
162 Golden Valley Drive
Glossodia
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4576 5542
Fax: (02) 4576 6421
Email:
Web:
Glossodia Community Centre provides a full range of community services including: play groups, before, after-school and vacation care; aged day care group (Tuesdays - transport available); Lincs Volunteer Home Visiting Program for New Parents; information service; senior and junior youth groups. Also run some adult education (TAFE) courses.

Grow - Richmond
Community Health Centre
March Street
Richmond
NSW 2753
Phone: (02) 4737 8773 - Stacey
Email:
Web: http://www.growint.org.au/
GROW meets each Monday at 7.30pm and is a support group for people recovering from mental health issues.

Guide Dog Association of NSW and ACT
Suite 3
149 Hawkesbury Rd
Westmead
NSW 2145
Phone: (02) 9891 4914
Fax: (02) 9891 4143
Email: info@guidedogs.com.au
Web: http://www.guidedogs.com.au/
The Guide Dog Association of New South Wales and ACT provides a full range of mobility and orientation services to people with a vision impairment or low vision. All services are delivered free of charge. They provide: Assessment and training in Orientation and Mobility to persons with disabilities; Guide dogs as aids to mobility; Other aids including long canes, support canes and electronic aids; Low vision assessment and training; Compensatory training to persons who have suffered stroke or other brain trauma; Pets As Therapy (PAT) dogs to provide companionship to people with special needs. Advocacy and community education on the needs and rights of people with disabilities; Staff training for other service providers.

Hawkesbury Community Kitchen
93 Macquarie St,
Windsor
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4577 5203
Email:
Web:
Hours:    Soup Kitchen: Mon-Fri 6.00pm-8.00pm.
Contact:    Referrals accepted 9am-12pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Kerry Hutton. Christian based aid agency providing a food service (soup kitchen) Mon-Fri from 6pm to 8pm and overnight/crisis accommodation from 8pm-8am (for a maximum period of up to 2 weeks) for homeless men aged 16 years and over.

Hawkesbury Neighbour Aid
Peppercorn Place,
320 George St
Windsor
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4587 0222
Fax: (02) 4587 0200
Email: christine.sorensen@peppercornservices.asn.au
Web: http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/council/1112/1192.html
Hawkesbury Neighbour Aid is a volunteer service that provides: practical assistance, social support, advocacy, respite (2hrs/wk), transport (in special circumstances), recreational activities and outings as well as short term recovery care. Contact Christine Sorensen, Coordinator, for more information including details on waiting lists.

Hawkesbury Women's Housing Info Service (WHINS) Inc
20 West Market Street
Richmond 2753
PO Box 483
Richmond
NSW 2753
Phone: (02) 4578 3996
Fax: (02) 4578 3995
Email: hawkwhin@pnc.com.au
Web: http://www.rcsi-neighbourhoodcentre.org/
Information, referral, support and advocacy for women in housing need. The service supports families in two medium term properties for a period of up to 12 months. These properties are for the use of women with children who have experienced domestic violence and spent some time in temporary accommodation.

Hearing Impaired Support Group (PDRC)
Suite G01
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 2363
Email: pdrc@pdrc.org.au
Web: http://www.pdrc.org.au
Coordinated by Alison Herbert. Information, support, equipment available for use and resources for people with a hearing impairment.

Huntington's Disease Association (NSW)
21 Chatham Road
West Ryde
NSW    2114
Phone: (02) 9874 9777
Freecall: 1800 244 735
Fax: (02) 9874 9177
Email: enquiries@ahdansw.asn.au
Web: http://www.ahdansw.asn.au/welcome.html
The Association provides support services to families living with Huntington's Disease (HD) in the Australian state of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Association, N.S.W
15/29 Bertram Street
Chatswood
NSW    2067
Phone: (02) 9411 2186
Fax: (02)
Email:
Web: http://www.users.bigpond.com/hyperadd/
The Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Association provides counselling, advice and support to ADD/ADHD children, adults and their families. It publicises the existence of ADD/ADHD and fosters understanding and recognition of the symptoms.

Learning Links
12-14 Pindari Road
Peakhurst
NSW    2210
Phone: (02) 9534 1710
Fax: (02) 9584 2054
Email: mail@learninglinks.org.au
Web: http://www.learninglinks.org.au/
Learning Links works with families to provide a complete service for children in need. Our service brings together teachers, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and family counsellors to work towards each individual child's goals. Learning Links helps children to be the best they can be.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society of NSW
Suite 204
10 Help Street
Chatswood
NSW    2067
Phone: (02) 9904 8433
Fax: (02) 9904 8435
Email: mmesoc@zip.com.au
Web: http://www.me-cfs.org.au/
ME/CFS seeks to raise awareness, raise funds for research, provide information and facilitate support groups for people affected by ME/CFS.

Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW Inc.
Concord Hospital
BLDG 64 Hospital Rd.
Concord
NSW    2138
Phone: (02) 9743 5872
Freecall: 1800 640 144
Fax: (02) 9743 0526
Email: info@mndnsw.asn.au
Web: http://www.mndnsw.asn.au/
MND aims to provide and promote the best possible support for people living with motor neurone disease, their families and carers, to advance research, and to raise awareness.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of NSW
Suite 109
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 3673
Toll Free: 1800 042 138
Fax (02) 9287 2987
E-mail: penrith@msnsw.org.au
Web: http://www.msnsw.org.au/Version4_2002/docs/home.php3
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of NSW provides an Outreach service providing advocacy, counselling, community education, support, information and referral for people with multiple sclerosis and their families/carers. Other services include rehabilitation, assessment and treatment, including occupational therapy and physiotherapy, short and long term accommodation, attendant care and community nursing home support.

Muscular Dystrophy Association of N.S.W.
Locked Bag 1005
Rosebery
NSW    1445
Phone: (02) 9697 9111
Fax: (02) 9697 9092
Email: mdansw@mdansw.org
Web: http://www.mdansw.org/home.htm
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of NSW provides support, equipment, advice and referral, and advocacy to those with neuromuscular disorders and their carers. Funding research into improved treatment methods and the search for a cure is also a central priority.

Nepean Migrant Access
Peppercorn Place,
320 George Street,
Windsor
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4587 0222
Fax: (02) 4587 0200
Email:
Web: http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/council/1112/1192.html
Open on Mondays and Tuesdays. Information, advocacy and referral service for migrants, re-settlement. Arranges English classes and skill based courses through TAFE. Organises special programs according to need.

Ngara Aboriginal Carer Support Service
Suite 110,
114-116 Henry St,
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4722 3489
Fax: (02) 4722 3492
Email:
Web:
Service Area: Deerubbin Local Land Council Area (approx 5 LGAS)
Contact: Coordinator: Betty Connelly. Mobile:0410 467 353.
Ngara is an information, referral, support and advocacy service for carers who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and for people who care for koori elders or koori people with disabilities.

NSW Council for Intellectual Disability
Suite 3 Level 3
22-36 Mountain Street
Broadway
NSW 2007
Phone: (02) 9211 1611
Freecall: 1800 424 065
Fax (02) 9211 2606
E-mail: nswcid@nswcid.org.au
Web: http://www.nswcid.org.au/index.htm
NSW Council for Intellectual Disability is the peak body representing the rights and interests of people with an intellectual disability in NSW. Council's role includes systemic advocacy, lobbying and information provision.

NSW Wheelchair Sports Association Inc
600 Victoria Rd
Ryde
NSW    2112
Phone: (02) 9809 5260
Fax: (02) 9809 5638
Email: nswwsa@nswwsa.org.au
Web: http://www.nswwsa.org.au/
NSW Wheelchair Sports Association (NSWWSA) is the highest profile and largest single disability sporting group in Australia. Its members include many of disability sports' biggest names: Louise Sauvage (athletics), Troy Sachs (wheelchair basketball), David Hall (tennis) and John Maclean (endurance athlete). NSWWSA conducts a wide, diverse range of events and programs catering for the novice to the elite Paralympian. These activities take place throughout the year in locations across regional NSW.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta of Australia (Brittle Bones)
PO Box 401
Epping
NSW    2121
Phone: (02) 9869 1486
Fax: (02) 9868 4991
Email: petlyn@hotkey.net.au
Web: http://www.oiaustralia.org/
The aim of Osteogenesis Imperfecta of Australia is to care for and expand knowledge of the Brittle Boned individual with the objective of improving the quality of life.

Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of NSW
PO Box 6347
Silverwater DC
NSW    1811
Phone: (02) 8741 5600
Fax: (02) 8741 5650
Email: paraquad@paraquad.nsw.asn.au
Web: http://www.paraquad.nsw.asn.au
ParaQuad provides people with a spinal cord injury or a similar disability, their families and carers services to assist them to live as independently as possible, equipment and aids, advocacy, broad expert information and advice and a medico-legal service.

Parkinson's Syndrome Society of NSW
Concord Repatriation & General Hospital
BLDG 64 Hospital Road
Concord
NSW    2139
Phone: (02) 9767 7881
Fax: (02) 9767 7882
Email:
Web:
The Parkinson's Syndrome Society of NSW provides services for people with Parkinson's syndrome, their carers, doctors and paramedical professionals. Services include a free information package, a telephone information service, a library of books, videos and audio tapes, funding for research and educational assistance to various professionals who assist people with Parkinson's syndrome.

Penrith Association for People with Disabilities - PATH Inc
Suite 115
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4721 0866
Fax: (02) 4721 0805
Email: path@pnc.com.au
Web:
PATH provides support and information, lobbies for disability causes and works with other community groups to help people with a disability. PATH has a special interest in families. Services include support groups (Positive Links and a group for parents/carers of those with Aspergers syndrome), equipment pool for disabled children (EPIC) and Integration Co-ordinator to obtain integrated recreation for disabled children. PATH to your Door is a volunteer-based home-visiting service for parents/carers who are suffering isolation as a result of caring for people with a disability.

Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 2363
Email: pdrc@pdrc.org.au
Web: http://www.pdrc.org.au
Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre Inc. seeks to deliver an information, referral and advocacy service to people with disabilities, their carers, families and advocates, and to involve people with disabilities in the planning, development and delivery of the Resource Centre's services and activities.
Most of PDRC's information is kept on an electronic database. There is also a range of pamphlets, magazines, and other disability specific literature available to the community.

Physical Disability Action Forum
Suite G01,
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 2363
Fax: (02) 4722 8168
Email: pdrc@pdrc.org.au
Web: http://www.pdrc.org.au/forum.html
A standing subcommittee of PDRC for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities who are interested in working together to achieve community awareness of their needs and raise issues and concerns that affect them.

Physical Disability Council of NSW
184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe
NSW 2037
Phone: (02) 9552 1606
TTY: (02) 8223 7579
Freecall: 1800 688 831
Fax: (02) 9552 4644
Email: pdcnsw@pdcnsw.org.au
Web: http://www.pdcnsw.org.au         
The Physical Disability Council of New South Wales Inc (PDCN) provides a state-wide voice for people with a physical disability with the goal of securing equal rights for people with disability. We participate in networks to build better links between people with a physical disability, their families and organisations.
Whenever there are discussions involving service providers, decision makers in government, the communities in which we live or in business, we believe there should be "nothing about us without us.

Positive Links Support Group
Suite 115
The Community Connection,
114-116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4721 0866
Fax: (02) 4721 0805
Email: path@pnc.com.au
Web:
A social support group for people with disabilities, their families and carers that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30am.

Post Polio Network NSW Inc
P O Box 888
Kensington
NSW    1465
Phone: (02) 9747 4694
Fax: (02)
Email: alices@hotkey.net.au
Web: http://www.post-polionetwork.org.au/index2.html
The Post Polio Network provides support through advice, information kits, regular newsletters, a web site and bulletins on polio. It also encourages research into the late effects of polio.

Prader Willi Syndrome Association of NSW Aust Inc
235 North West Arm Rd
Grays Point
NSW    2232
Phone: (02) 9525 6238
Fax: (02) 9525 6238
Email: nsw@pws.org.au
Web: http://www.pws.org.au/nsw/
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of NSW helps NSW parents and professionals in the support of people with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).

Red Cross Telecross Hawkesbury Penrith and Blue Mountains
Suite 1
72-74 Bathurst St
Liverpool
NSW 2170
Phone: 1800 352 220
Email: wdickinson@nsw.redcross.org.au
Web: http://www.nsw.redcross.org.au/Pages/l4tele.html
Free service providing daily checks by telephone on the security/well-being of frail aged, disabled or medically at risk clients who live alone.

Rett Syndrome Association of NSW Inc
108 Coates Park Road
Cobbitty
NSW    2570
Phone: (02) 4651 2739
Fax: (02) 4651-1053
Email: jlillis@ispdr.net.au
Web: http://www.rett.nesher.com.au/
Provides respite and support to the families with daughters suffering from Rett Syndrome. Raises money for medical research into the cause, treatment and possible cure. Promotes community education.

Royal Blind Society
P.O. Box 176
Burwood
NSW    2134
Phone: (02) 9334 3333
Tollfree: 1300 134 560
Fax: (02) 9747 5993
Email: customerservice@rbs.org.au
Web: http://www.rbs.org.au
Royal Blind Society (RBS) is the key blindness agency in NSW and the ACT. Through specialist services, we work in partnership with people who are blind or vision impaired and their families, to expand the choices available to them.

Royal lnstitute for Deaf and Blind Children
361-365 North Rocks Rd
North Rocks
NSW    2151
Phone: (02) 9871 1233
Fax: (02) 9871 2196
Email: info@ridbc.org.au
Web: http://www.ridbc.org.au/
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, Australia's premier provider of education services to children with hearing and/or vision impairment.

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
Locked Bag 5014
Gladesville
NSW    1675
Phone: (02) 9879 2600
Fax: (02) 9879 2699
Email: info@sfnsw.org.au
Web: http://www.sfnsw.webcentral.com.au
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc. is committed to improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
The Fellowship works to eliminate stigma and create a society that is understanding and accepting, ensure that people with schizophrenia, and their carers and relatives, have access to information and appropriate services and advocate on behalf of people with schizophrenia, their carers and relatives and mental health professionals, for better government policy in the areas of research, treatment, rehabilitation, housing and other relevant areas.

Scleroderma Association of NSW
PO Box 241
Chatswood
NSW    2057
Phone: (02) 9411 3459
Fax: (02) 9411 3009
Email: Scleronsw@aol.com
Web: http://www.sclerodermansw.org/
The Association's aim is to provide support and information to people with scleroderma, their carers, and interested professionals by offering seminars, workshops, newsletters, literature, telephone information, counselling and videos. All of the Association's work is carried out on a voluntary basis by members.

Self Help For Hard of Hearing People (SHHH)
Hillview Community Health Centre
1334 Pacific Highway
Turramurra
NSW    2074
Phone: (02) 9144 7586
Fax: (02) 9144 3936
Email: shhh@netspace.net.au
Web: http://www.shhhaust.org/index.htm
SHHH Australia Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit educational organisation dedicated to helping Australians with a hearing loss and whose primary method of communication is through speech. We give information and advice to hearing impaired people and their families, while promoting community understanding about hearing loss.

Special Needs Service - Hawkesbury City Council Library
Windsor Central Library
Dight Street
Windsor
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4560 4467
Fax: (02)
Email: library@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Web: http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
The Special Needs Service is a complete library service provided free to individual residents who are infirm, have a disability or prolonged illness in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area. The Special Needs Collections includes large print and talking book, magazines on tape and cassette players for loan. There is also an equipment provision service that includes magnifying glasses, page turners and book stands. All of these are available for loan. Contact the Special Needs Officer and Windsor Library.

Spina Bifida Group
1 Fennell Street
North Parramatta
NSW 2151
Phone: (02) 9890 0990
Fax: (02) 9683 2827
Email: sbgroup@northcott.com.au
Web: http://www.northcott.com.au/WebPages/webPage.cfm?PID=323
The Spina Bifida Group of NSW was formed by a group of parents who were having difficulty finding support and information about Spina Bifida. In 1985, at the request of the Group, The Northcott Society assumed responsibility for the provision of services to members. The Spina Bifida Group of NSW, which has over 350 members, operates as a division of The Northcott Society.

Spinal Cord Injury Australia
P.O. Box 397
Matraville
NSW    2036
Phone: (02) 9661 8855 or 1800 819 775
Fax: (02) 9661 9598
Email: office@spinalcordinjuries.com.au
Web: http://www.spinalcordinjuries.com.au
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia provides consumer based support and rehabilitation services to people with physical disabilities that were begun by the Australian Quadriplegic Association. Spinal Cord is a leading provider of innovative and holistic care programs and facilities designed to support the efforts of people with spinal cord injuries and similar conditions to build fulfilling lives. SCI Australia also works in partnership with communities to promote awareness of spinal cord injuries and similar conditions and to create living and workplace environments capable of embracing, encouraging and supporting such people.

The Cleft Palate and Lip Society (Cleftpals)
PO Box 475
Lane Cove
NSW    1595
Phone: (02) 9294 8944
Fax:
Email: rcurry@owfive.com
Web: http://www.cleftpals.org.au/
Cleftpals exists to help support people who are involved with cleft lips and/or palates.

The Deaf Society of NSW
PO Box 1060
Parramatta
NSW    2124
Phone: (02) 9893 8555 or 1800 893 855
TTY: (02) 9893 8858 or 1800 893 885
Fax: (02) 9893 8333
Email: deafsoc@ihug.com.au
Web: http://www.deafsocietynsw.org.au/
The Deaf Society of NSW works within the community to ensure Deaf people achieve their full rights and fulfil their responsibilities as Australian citizens. The Deaf Society believes that Deaf people should enjoy the same political, civil and human rights as other members of the community and works with the Deaf Community to secure these rights.

The Northcott Society
P.O. Box 4055
North Parramatta
NSW    2151
Phone: (02) 9890 0100
Freecall: 1800 506 071
Fax: (02) 9683 2827
Email: enquiry@northcott.com.au
Web: http://www.northcott.com.au/
Today, The Northcott Society provides support and services to over 3,500 individuals and families across NSW. Our aim is to help people with disabilities develop skills, maximise their potential for independence and to participate as full members of the community. Northcott supports people with a wide range of disabilities including spina bifida, cerebral palsy, neuro-muscular disorders, limb deficiency, and other lesser-known conditions. Northcott often provides services for people with rare conditions who are not provided for by other organisations.

The Spastic Centre of NSW
252 High St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 2700
Email:
Web: http://www.tscnsw.org.au/
The Spastic Centre's Children's Services provide support to children aged 0-18 years in New South Wales and the ACT who have cerebral palsy or a similar disability and their families.
    
The Wheelchair & Disabled Assn Of Aust (also known as House with No Steps)
49 Blackbutts Rd
Belrose
NSW    2085
Phone: (02) 9451 1511
Fax: (02) 9452 1882
Email: headoffice@hwns.com.au
Web: http://www.hwns.com.au/index2.htm
House With No Steps is a project of The Wheelchair and Disabled Association of Australia, to provide quality support services for people with disabilities. We currently employ over 450 supported employees, and provide services to more than 1400 people with disabilities.

Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia Inc.
PO Box 1173
Maroubra
NSW 2035
Phone: (02) 9382 3726
Fax (02) 9382 3764
Emails: info@tourette.org.au
Web: http://www.tourette.org.au/index.php
The Tourette Syndrome Association disseminates educational materials in the fields of health care, education and welfare service, provides telephone counselling and operates support groups. We support parent advocacy and other services to help families cope with problems that may occur with TS.

Visual Impaired Support Group (PDRC)
114- 116 Henry St
Penrith
NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4732 2363
Email:
Web:
Information, support, encouragement, friendship, social outings, resources and guest speakers for people with a visual impairment. Meetings are held monthly in the Community Connections building, opposite TAFE.

Well Wise Women's Café
Windsor Library
Cnr George & Dight Streets
Windsor
NSW 2756
Email:
Web:
Contact: Amanda Higgins 4560 5714 or Gail De Lucia 4578 1622
Well Wise Women's Cafe (WWW Cafe) operates every Thursday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Provides information on services available for women in the Hawkesbury Area including health, aged services and help as well as information about generic and specific services related to families.

Western Sydney Community Forum
62 Railway Parade
Granville
NSW    2142
Phone: (02) 9897 2677
Fax: (02) 9897 2655
Email: wscf@wscf.org.au
Web:
Provides information, support and training to community based organisations funded under the aged or disability services programs within the Western Sydney area.