Independent Living
There are many options to support independent living for women with a disability. Home aids and equipment can also make home life easier.
Commonwealth Carelink
http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/usr_general/find_centre_01.cfm?section=centreThere are a range of services to support independent living in the community, but they can sometimes be difficult to find. Commonwealth Carelink Centres help to reduce the amount of searching you have to do by offering a centralised information point. The Centres can provide information about service costs, assessment processes and eligibility criteria, among other things. Use this link to locate a Centre near you.
| Resource Type: | Web Page |
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| Languages: | English |
| Organisation: | Commonwealth Carelink |
Independent Accommodation Network Victoria
http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/emrian/index.html|
Independent Accommodation Network Victoria provides information on housing and support throughout Victoria. Services offered include HomeFirst, Outreach and In-home accommodation support. |
| Resource Type: | Web Page |
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| Languages: | English |
| Organisation: | Independent Accommodation Network Victoria |
Social Group for Women in Melbourne's West
http://www.whwest.org.au/community/womdisability.phpSunrise Women with Disabilities Group offers women with disabilities, living in Melbourne's Outer West the opportunity to socialise, learn new skills and go on excursions. The group is part of Women's Health West, which brings women together to support and strengthen each other, advancing women's health, safety and wellbeing.
| Resource Type: | Web Page |
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| Women Centred: | Yes |
| Languages: | English |
| Organisation: | Women's Health West |
Victorian Aids and Equipment Program - Victorian Government
http://nps718.dhs.vic.gov.au/ds/disabilitysite.nsf/sectionthree/aids_equipment|
The Victorian Aids and Equipment Service provides a range of functional aids, equipment and home modifications to people with a permanent or long term disability to help them to live independently in the community. |
| Resource Type: | Web Page |
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| Languages: | English |
| Organisation: | Action for Community Living |