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Arthritis Foundation of NSW
A community-based NGO to provide support, advice and information for those with arthritis and their families.
Telephone (02) 9683-1622
http://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/

Association of Genetic Support of Australasia (AGSA)
Provides information and support for individuals and families affected by a genetic condition. AGSA can refer people to support groups and maintains a contact register for over 500 genetic conditions.
Telephone (02) 9211-1462
http://www.agsa-geneticsupport.org.au/

Autism Spectrum NSW
Provides information, services, learning and research for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families and the community.
Telephone (02) 8977-8300
http://www.aspect.org.au/

Better Hearing Australia
An Australian wide non-profit organisation in which provides support and services of rehabilitation for the hearing impaired.
Telephone (02) 9744-0167
http://www.betterhearing.org.au/

Blind Citizens Australia, (NSW Branch)
This organisation's key activities are information dissemination, peer support, individual advocacy and influencing public policies.
Telephone (02) 9744-7366
http://www.bca.org.au/

Brain Injury Association
A peak NSW non-government organisation for people with an acquired brain injury.
Telephone (02) 9749-5366
http://www.biansw.org.au/

Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales
To improve the quality of life for people with CF and their carers and to promote public awareness about Cystic Fibrosis.
Telephone (02) 9878-2075 — FreeCall 1800 650 614
http://www.cysticfibrosisnsw.org.au/

Down Syndrome Association of NSW
An independent registered charity organisation, established and administered by parents of children whom have Down Syndrome.
Telephone (02) 9683-4333
http://www.dsansw.org.au/

Epilepsy Association NSW
A non-profit organisation committed to enhancing the quality of life of people having seizures and to improving community attitudes toward seizure disorders.
Telephone (02) 9856-7087
http://www.epilepsy.com.au/

Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
To support people living with motor neurone disease, their families and carers, to advance research, and to raise awareness.
Telephone (02) 8877-0999
http://www.mndnsw.asn.au/

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) NSW
Provides a wide range of services to people with Multiple Sclerosis and allied neurological conditions and their families and carers.
Telephone 1800-287-367
http://www.msnsw.org.au/

Muscular Dystrophy NSW
An information, contact, support and referral service for people with muscular dystrophies conditions.
Telephone (02) 9697-9111 — FreeCall 1800-635-109
http://www.mdansw.org/

Northcott Society NSW
Northcott provides services, support, products, and information for people with disabilities.
Telephone (02) 9890-0100 — FreeCall 1800-506-071
http://www.northcott.com.au/

PainWorld
A friendly, caring place that's open to anyone in pain, their family and carers. You will find help, support & understanding from those who live with pain everyday themselves.
http://www.painworld.zip.com.au/

Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of NSW (ParaQuad) Newcastle Branch North Sydney
An NGO providing a range of highly specialised support services that are designed to promote and encourage community integration and independence of people with spinal cord injury.
Telephone (02) 4969-6388
http://www.paraquad-nsw.asn.au/

Parkinson's NSW
Providing knowledge, care and hope to people living with Parkinson’s disease and their supporters for 25 years.
Telephone (02) 9767-7881 — FreeCall 1800 644 189
http://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/

Post-Polio Network (NSW)
The Network was established officially in 1989 to support people who have had polio and who may be experiencing its late effects.
Telephone (02) 9663-2402
http://www.post-polionetwork.org.au/

Royal Blind Society (NSW)
Assists people who are blind or vision impaired to maximise their opportunities by providing specialist staff, information and technology resources that will meet individual needs.
Telephone (02) 9334 333 — FreeCall 1800 424 359
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/

SCInfo (Spinal Cord Injuries Australia)
Provides information on services and resources available for people with a spinal cord injury or other physical disability across Australia. This service is run by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia.
Telephone (02) 9661-8855 — FreeCall 1800 819 775 (consumers outside Sydney only)
http://www.scia.org.au/

Stroke Recovery Association NSW
Aims to maximise the recovery of individuals who have suffered a Stroke, and reduce the impact on their family/carers and the community. Also the focal point for any information about Stroke recovery and prevention.
Telephone (02) 9550-0594
http://www.strokensw.org.au/

TADNSW (Technical Aid to the Disabled)
A not for profit organisation where staff and volunteers work together to design and contruct custom designed aids, modified bikes and refurbish computers to assist people with disabilities.
Telephone (02) 9808-2022
http://www.tadnsw.org.au/

The Deaf Society of NSW
Provides a range of services and programs for the hearing impaired, including the hearing impaired who may have disabilities such as visual impairment, cerebral palsy, or developmental delay.
Telephone (02) 4929-7494
http://www.deafsocietynsw.org.au/

The Spastic Centre
Our mission is to build futures for people with cerebral palsy and their families.
Telephone (02) 9451-9022
http://www.thespasticcentre.org.au/

Variety The Children’s Charity
A Children’s charity transforms the lives of sick, disadvantaged and disabled children
Telephone (02) 9555-7577
http://www.varietyaustralia.org.au/

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