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MND Connect
MND Australia provides practical information and support to people with Motor Neurone Disease through MND Connect - a website and national information line.
Specialised Equipment for Discharge
The program provides essential equipment for discharge to eligible people with a newly sustained spinal injury or acquired brain injury.
Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion
Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion helps families to access healthcare services.
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway website has some tips for working with health services, which apply to people with disability and their carer.
Housing in Australia
Information for new migrants about housing options in Australia.
Affordable housing
Affordable rental housing is managed by not-for-profit community housing providers, and/or by private organisations. People on low to moderate incomes can apply, you do not have to be eligible for social housing.
Healthdirect Question Builder
Whenever you visit a doctor or healthcare service, it's a good idea to plan what you need to talk about and ask. This tool helps you to write down any questions or problems you want to talk about.
Supported accommodation providers
New South Wales has companies and organisations that provide various types of disability housing, including specialist disability accommodation and supported independent living.
Patient transport schemes
You may be able to get subsidised transport services if you need to travel to get treatment that is not available in your area. Some schemes include accommodation. You can also talk to the hospital or medical centre you go to, because they may have some advice about where to go for transport help.
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- People with Department of Veterans' Affairs Health Cards may also be able to get help with travel costs through the Repatriation Transport Scheme.
- People with Department of Veterans' Affairs Health Cards may also be able to get help with travel costs through the Repatriation Transport Scheme.
- Australian Capital Territory
Social Housing
The NSW government and not-for-profit agencies provides social housing for people on low incomes or with special needs. Social housing incorporates public housing and community housing. These options offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.