Check out our Downloads Page for some useful programs for older computers.

Non-government disability organizations

• Ability Network publishes the Link magazine for the disabled; and coordinates conferences, corporate sponsorship and media access. Contact details:
  129 Sturt Road, Dover Gardens
  phone: (08) 8377 2295
  fax: (08) 8296 1688
  email: an@ability-network.com.au
  WWW: www.ability-network.com.au

• Alberta Association of Community Living (Canada)
  WWW: http://www.aacl.org

• Barkuma assists the intellectually disabled to develop skills in employment and independent living. Contact details:
  188 Fullarton Road, Dulwich
  phone: (08) 8364 2244
  fax: (08) 8364 2411
  email: barkuma@barkuma.com.au
  WWW: www.barkuma.com.au

• Community Resource Unit (Queensland).
  WWW: www.uq.net.au/cru/

• The Disability Information & Communication Exchange in NSW offers a large online database of legislation, news stories and other issues affecting the disabled.
  WWW: www.dice.org.au

• The Disability Information and Resource Centre maintains a huge database of services and resources for the disabled in South Australia; as well as providing a referral service and running the Common Ground Bulletin Board Service. The BBS is accessible by direct dial-up from your computer's communication software (eg: Telix, ProComm, the Windows Terminal accessory); or through the Internet (requires Java-capable browser). Contact details:
  195 Gilles Street, Adelaide
  phone: (08) 8223 7522 (country freecall 1800 182 179)
  fax: (08) 8223 5082
  TTY: (08) 8223 7579
  email: dirc@dircsa.org.au
  WWW: www.dircsa.org.au
  Common Ground BBS (modem): (08) 8223 2131

• The Institute for Family Advocacy & Leadership Development (Family Advocacy).
  WWW: www.family-advocacy.com

• Queensland Advocacy Incorporated
  WWW: www.uq.net.au/~zzqai/QAI.HTM

• The Social Role Valorization homepage.
  WWW: www.21century.com.au/jarm/srv/srvweb.html

• Australian Network for Universal Housing Design
  WWW: www.anuhd.org

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Community Building, Strengthening or Empowerment

• The Aussie version of Google indexes billions of web pages, and its search functions work fine for older computers and text browsers.
  WWW: www.google.com.au

• Project Gutenberg offers tens of thousands of books and public documents for free download. Almost all are in text format and therefore readable on any computer.
  WWW : www.gutenberg.net

• Amnesty International is famed for speaking out on behalf of oppressed and victimised individuals and groups throughout the world.
  WWW: www.amnesty.org.au

• The Any Browser organization is a strong advocate for open Internet standards and accessibility of information on the Internet. Much of their philosophy centres on the special needs of the disabled and disadvantaged.
  WWW: www.anybrowser.org

• The huge Empowerment Zone offers a lot of information for the disabled and disadvantaged. There's also truckloads of information of more general interest. Some of what's offered, however, relates specifically to the USA.
  WWW: www.empowermentzone.com

• The Interesting DOS Programs homepage features an extensive (and regularly updated) list of freeware, shareware and commercial programs for older computers. You may be surprised at what is available.
  WWW: www.opus.co.tt/dave/index.htm.

• New Internationalist magazine frequently publishes news items and articles about the disadvantaged and disabled.
  WWW: www.newint.org

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Businesses, products and services

• Technical Aid to the Disabled Australia now offers a low-cost dial-up internet access service to people who have a Disability Service Pension, Aged Pension or DVA Entitlement Card.
  Fees for the service are $5.50 per month. The service includes unlimited downloads, no setup fees, no annual fees, local call anywhere in Australia and flexible contract period.
  To register, visit tadaustconnect.org.au. For futher information, contact TAD ACT: phone: 02 6287 4290 fax: 02 6287 4288.

Government departments and agencies

Federal:

• The Office Of Disability (Dept of Family and Community Services) provides a link for the disability community to express their views and ideas to Government and vice-versa. The Office also has an important role in the co-ordination of disability policy across the Commonwealth and is committed to encouraging equal access to services, facilities and programs for all.
  WWW: www.facs.gov.au/disability/ood/index.htm

• Centrelink is responsible for payment and administration of disability pensions, allowances, and other forms of public welfare.
  www.centrelink.gov.au

State (South Australia):

• The State Government-funded Intellectual Disability Services Council has direct responsibility for the overall coordination, planning & development of services for the intellectually disabled in South Australia. The IDSC also advises the State Government and the general community on issues affecting the intellectually disabled. Contact details:
  108 Kermode St, North Adelaide
  phone: (08) 8267 5966
  fax: (08) 8239 0818

• The Department of Human Services is responsible for the state's Disability Services Office. The DSO in turn is responsible for planning, policy development, funding and administration of disability services. Contact details:
  7th floor, 11-13 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
  phone: (08) 8226 6264
  fax: (08) 8226 6262
  TTY: (08) 8226 6245
  WWW: www.dhs.sa.gov.au

• The Equal Opportunity Commission is responsible for ensuring everyone gets a fair go in employment, education, accommodation, goods and services, and some other activities. The EOC acts on complaints under the Equal Opportunity Act, the Sex Discrimination Act, and the Racial Discrimination Act. Contact details:
  2nd floor, 45 Pirie Street, Adelaide
  phone: (08) 8207 1977 (country freecall 1800 188 163)
  fax: (08) 8207 2090
  TTY: (08) 8207 1911
  email: eocsa@dove.net.au
  WWW: www.eoc.sa.gov.au

• The Office of the Public Advocate has a legislative responsibility to protect the rights and interests of persons who have a reduced mental capacity. The OPA website includes online copies of state government legislation pertaining to intellectual disability, mental health, and guardianship. Contact details:
  Level 8, ABC building, 85 North East Road, Collinswood
  phone: (08) 8269 7575 (country freecall 1800 066 969)
  fax: (08) 8269 7490
  email: opasa@opa.sa.gov.au
  WWW: www.opa.sa.gov.au

For more information on most aspects of State and Local governments, check out SA Central.

Local:

• City of Onkaparinga.
  Contact details: Offices at Noarlunga Centre, Aberfoyle Hub Library, and St Peters Tce Willunga.
  phone: (08) 8384 0666
  fax: (08) 8382 8744

• Onkaparinga Information Centre.
  A government-sponsored group who maintain a huge database of government departments, agencies, non-government and statutory organizations, clubs, societies, self-help and support groups, educational facilities, financial and legal services, public transport information, and health and disability services. Contact details:
  Ground floor, Noarlunga House, Noarlunga Centre
  phone (08) 8384 0777
  fax: (08) 8384 0778
  email: infocentre@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

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