We have gathered some useful resources to assist you.
If you find other helpful resources we can add to this website, please contact Spiral.
Useful website links
Australian Government
NDIS
- NDIS – National Disability Insurance Scheme
- NDIS in Queensland (Queensland Government website)
Queensland Government
Advocacy Services
For information on Independent Advocacy Services contact FreeCall 1800 052 222.
Disability Services Queensland
To contact Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Complaints:
Phone: (07) 5352 7200
Postal Address: Level 2, 12 First Avenue, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Web: Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
To assist this process, Spiral can arrange for interpreters to be present at appointments for carers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Advocacy Services are agencies that provide you with independent information about your rights and responsibilities when receiving services and, at your request, act on your behalf with service providers.
Queenslanders with Disability Network
Phone: 1300 363 783 or (07) 3252 8566
Postal Address: 11/7 O’Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006
Web: Queenslanders with Disability Network
Sunshine Coast Citizen Advocacy
Phone: (07) 5442 2524
Location: 6-10 Blackall Street, Woombye QLD 4559 (Behind the Rural Supplies Store)
Web: Sunshine Coast Citizen Advocacy
Carers Australia QLD
Phone: (07) 5451 1882
Location: 1/10 Wrigley Street, Maroochydore, Qld, 4558
Web: Carers Australia QLD
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated
Phone: 1300 130 582
Web: Queensland Advocacy Incorporated
Useful resources
MyTime
MyTime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition. It’s a place for you to unwind and talk about your experiences. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you.
For more information and find locations, visit the MyTime website.