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Since its formation, the ACMM is the official
recognised body for Victorian Aboriginal Catholics.
The ACMM has two representatives on the National
Aboriginal and Islander Catholic Council Inc.
(NATSICC) which is under the auspices of the
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and
is the reference point for the Catholic Church
on all national Aboriginal issues.  |
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| The Abused Child Trust is the leading provider
of services to prevent and treat child abuse
and neglect throughout Queensland. The Trust
runs Contact House programs in Townsville,
Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, which provide
therapeutic interventions to children and
families caught in the cycle of abuse and
neglect. The Abused Child Trust has become
the leading provider of treatment, prevention,
education and research for all forms of child
abuse and neglect in the state. Families can
refer themselves to Contact House for assistance,
and all programs are delivered free-of-charge.
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| Activ Foundation has a fascinating history
firmly based on the twin pillars of family
and community. We were officially formed in
1951 by a group of parents who wanted to give
their intellectually disabled children a better
life. Until then, children with intellectual
disability were institutionalised alongside
men and women with mental illness. |
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| Adventist Development and Relief Agency
(ADRA) Australia is a reputable and widespread
international development and relief agency
engaging in sustainable development programs
and disaster relief for people in Australia,
the South Pacific, Asia and Africa. ADRA is
one of Australia’s major non-government
organisations (NGOs) fully accredited with
the Australian Government’s Agency for
International Development (AusAID), and is
a signatory of the Australian Council For
International Development (ACFID) Code of
Conduct. |
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| ACSA is Australia's leading peak body representing
not for profit church, charitable and community
organisations that provide residential and
community care services to older Australians.
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| Al-Anon is a self-help, not for profit organisation
which gives help and support to the families
and friends of alcoholics. If anyone is or
has been affected by the problem drinking
of a family member or friend, Al-Anon can
help. There are almost 500 Al-Anon and Alateen
(for children affected by a parent's drinking)
Groups throughout Australia. |
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The Alannah & Madeline Foundation provides
support for children who are victims of violence
or sudden family loss. We help these children
return to 'normality' by taking care of the
little things that many of us take for granted,
such as bedroom furniture and clothing. We
have also created and continue to deliver
the highly successful Better Buddies Program
which
addresses the serious issue of bullying in
schools. |
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| Angel Flight Australia is a charity that
co-ordinates non emergency flights for financially
and medically needy people. All flights are
free and may involve patients or compassionate
carers travelling to or from medical facilities
anywhere in Australia. |
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| Anglicare Australia is the national network
of care and social justice agencies of the
Anglican Church of Australia. Anglicare agencies
operate throughout urban and rural Australia
assisting families, young people and children,
aged, unemployed and homeless Australians,
as well as working with Indigenous Australians
to overcome disadvantage. To find out more
about an Anglicare agency or service in your
area, go to MEMBER AGENCIES at www.anglicare.asn.au |
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| Over the years Animal Welfare League NSW
has concentrated on influencing debate on
a range of animal welfare issues from which
informed decisions result. Policy decisions
however, should never be regarded as the final
word on any issue, so all decisions should
be viewed as having a limited life span. |
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| The Apex Foundation improves the quality
of life of Australians who have special needs.
The main beneficiaries are children - Australia's
future. The Apex Foundation achieves this
by managing the Trusts established as a result
of nation wide fundraising schemes of Apex
Australia. The Foundation aims to increase
its Trust funds through building the membership
of the Foundation, raising the profile of
the Foundation and engaging in a vigorous
fund raising program. |
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| Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis
organisation in Australia and is supported
by affiliate offices in every state and territory.
The ultimate goal of Arthritis Australia is
a community freed of the pain and disability
of arthritis. We strive to improve the quality
of life for all Australians affected by the
disease, and to alleviate the economic and
social costs to the Australian community.
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The Australian Cancer Research Foundation
(ACRF) is dedicated to helping find a cure
for cancer through the continued support of
world-class research in Australia.
Established in 1984 by the late Sir Peter
Abeles, the Foundation has evolved into one
of Australia’s leading not-for-profit
organisations. In 20 years we have raised
over $36 million to support leading edge Australian
research initiatives, ensuring our country
remains at the forefront of global cancer
research. |
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| We are an information, support and advocacy
organisation for children with a disability
and their families, in Victoria, Australia.
Our organisation is run by parents of children
with a disability - most of our staff and
committee are parents - so we know what it
means to have a child with a disability. We
cover all types of disability and are a non-profit
organisation. |
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| The Australian Drug Foundation provides
effective drug prevention for everyone. For
over 45 years, the Australian Drug Foundation
has been making a difference. As a non-government,
not for profit organisation, the ADF knows
its community and knows how to help. Our vision
is an Australia where all people can live
healthy, safe and satisfying lives. |
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| Asthma Foundations of Australia is an association
of all the Asthma Foundations throughout Australia.
Asthma Foundations of Australia aims to eliminate
asthma as a major cause of ill health and
disruption within the community. The Asthma
Foundations exist to provide asthma education,
information, research, community advocacy
and support to people with asthma and their
carers. |
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