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| Centerlink
[www.centrelink.gov.au]
Go online and see if you qualify for disability or careers
allowance.
Department of Human Services: Complaints Officer
[www.health.vic.gov.au]
Every Hospital has a Complaints Officer who is funded by the
Department of Human services. Any complaint concerning rudeness of
staff, wrong diagnosis, wrong treatment, lack of sensitivity,
prudence or failure in communication can be forwarded to this
officer for investigation. Under the Health records Act (July 2002),
all people now have the right to request viewing of their own health
records.
Disability Online
Information for people with a disability, careers or their
families.
[www.disability.vic.gov.au]
Government In Home Care
[www.facsia.gov.au]
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs run by the Government providing assistance
for one of the parents has an illness or disability that reduces
the family’s capacity to care for children.
Health Services Search
[www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au]
Find a health practitioner or service in Victoria. You can
select one or more health professions.
Medicare Benefits (Australia only)
Medicare rebates for pregnancy support counselling and other
types of services.
Pregnancy Support Counselling Initiative PDF
Enhanced Primary Care Program PDF
The Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative PDF
New South Wales Department of Community Service
[www.community.nsw.gov.au]
This website provides some tips, advice and guidelines for
parents and carers.
Parentline
Parentline ACT Phone: 13 34 27
[www.parentlink.act.gov.au]
Parentline NSW Phone: 13 20 55
Parentline QLD/NT Phone: 1300 30 1300
[www.parentline.com.au]
Parent Helpline SA Phone: 1300 364 100
[www.parenting.sa.gov.au]
Parenting Line Tasmania Phone: 1300 808 178
Parent Help Centre WA Phone: 1800 654 432
Parentline is a state-wide telephone counselling, information
and referral service for parents and carers with children from birth
to eighteen years. It is a confidential and anonymous service that
is the cost of a local telephone call.
Tasmania Social And Community Services
[www.service.tas.gov.au]
Family Support Services, disability, counselling more...
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| Accessibility
Offers information, links, shopping, general interest
topics, health conditions, Health Professionals, city guides and
travel for people with a medical condition, impairment or
disability.
[www.accessibility.com.au]
Access Health
Shows the various types of pregnancy belts.
[www.accesshealth.com.au]
Acupuncture
[www.acupuncture.org.au]
The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
Ltd (AACMA) and find an acupuncturist in your area.
Anglicare Victoria
[www.anglicarevic.org.au]
Anglicare provides support to families through a range of
programs that include parent education, family counselling and
in-home support.
Anxiety Treatment Australia
Anxiety Treatment Australia provides information about anxiety
disorders, the treatment options, psychologists around Australia who
treat anxiety disorders, group therapy & workshops, support groups,
articles, resources and links
[www.anxietyaustralia.com.au]
Australian Association Musculoskeletal Medicine
[www.musmed.com.au]
The Directory of Musculoskeletal Medicine Doctors. This is a
service provided by the Australian Association of
Musculoskeletal Medicine (AAMM) to assist its website visitors
in finding a doctor with a special interest and skills in
Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Australian Association of Social Workers
[http://www.aasw.asn.au]
Find a Social Worker and view Medicare
Australian Forum Pelvic Instability
[www.pgp.pro-forums.com]
Forum for Australian women to share information, ideas and
experience.
Australian Physiotherapy Association
[www.apa.advsol.com.au]
Find a qualified physio in your area.
Australian Psychological Society
Find a qualified psychologist and view psychology and
Medicare
[www.psychology.org.au]
Beyond Blue
[www.beyondblue.org.au]
Find A Doctor, Psychologist, Facts Sheets Depression and
Post Natal Depression.
Birth Trauma and Stress Support
[www.joyousbirth.info]
For mothers who have had traumatic birth experiences and are
here to support other women who have had a traumatic experience.
Carers Australia
[www.carersaustralia.com.au]/
Support, information, referrals to family members or friends
who have a chronic or acute condition, mental illness or
disability.
Chiropractor
[www.chiropractors.asn.au]
To locate a Chiropractor.
Birth Trauma and Stress Support
[www.joyousbirth.info]
For mothers who have had traumatic birth experiences and are
here to support other women who have had a traumatic experience.
DASSI
[www.dassi.com.au]
Disability Attendant Support Service Inc.Provide qualified
personal assistance and support in areas such as personal care,
housekeeping, routine chores rehabilitation and more.
Just Look
[www.justlook.org.au]
A comprehensive online national database of low cost or free
health and community services offered throughout Australia.
Karitane
[http://www.karitane.com.au]
Support for families on a one to one basis by providing weekly
home visits of approximately 3 hours, within supported playgroups,
by providing transport, community development or by visiting women
antenatally and postnatally in hospital.
The Australian Pilates Academy
[www.thepilatesacademy.com.au]
The Australian Pilates Academy method is a conditioning
program that improves muscle control, flexibility, coordination,
and strength.
Osteopath
[www.osteopathic.com.au]
FAQ's about osteopathy and find an osteopath in your area.
Pain World
[www.painworld.zip.com.au]
This site deals with Chronic Pain and it's treatments
PANDA
[www.panda.org.au]
Victorian self-help organization providing confidential
information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and
antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family
members.
PANDSI
PANDSI provides education, support and information for
families in the ACT region who are experiencing antenatal (AND)
or postnatal (PND) depression.
[www.pandsi.org.au]
Peri Natal Health
[www.yourzone.com.au]
Peri natal health is dedicated to helping women and their
partners/families who may be experiencing emotional difficulties
and challenges during pregnancy or after the birth of their baby
(peri natal period). (Western Australia)
Pelvic Instability Association
[www.pelvicinstability.org.au]
Australian group offering support through group meetings
during the year (Victoria only) Membership available.
Relationships Australia
[www.relationships.com.au]
Relationships Australia is an organization that offers
resources to couples including relationship counselling, family
mediation, family dispute, family resolution and violence
prevention services.
Tresillian Family Care Centres
[http://www.tresillian.net]
A community service, providing positive and practical advice on
caring for babies, for both parents and health professionals.
WIRE
[www.wire.org.au]
Women’s Information is a free information, support and
referral service available to all Victorian women. WIRE is a
service that women - all women - can access when they want
options, reliable information and another sensitive and
supportive woman to talk to.
Women’s Health Queensland Wide Incorporated
[www.womhealth.org.au]
Health Education and Information Centre.
Working Carers Support Gateway
[www.workingcarers.org.au]
A website to help people who are working and caring. A
working carer is a person who is in paid employment and who
cares for a relative or friend who is ill, frail, has a
disability or is ageing. They may work full-time, part-time,
casually or have a business of their own.
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| British Acupuncture Council
[www.acupuncture.org.uk]
The British Acupuncture Council learn more about
acupuncture, find an in acupuncturist in your area.
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's
Health
[www.acpwh.org.uk]
The ACPWH is the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in
Women's Health, a UK based clinical interest group specialising in
women's health.
The Birth Trauma Association
[www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk]
The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all women who
have had a traumatic birth experience.
British Association for Counselling and Psychology>
[http://www.bacp.co.uk]
Seeking information about counselling and psychotherapy. Find a
therapist in your area.
British Medical Acupuncture Society
[www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk]
The British Medical Acupuncture Society is a registered
charity established to encourage the use and scientific
understanding of acupuncture within medicine, find an in
acupuncturist in your area.
Babycentre
[www.babycentre.co.uk]
Pelvic pain (SPD); causes, symptoms, diagnosis, tips and
forum.
Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood
international
[www.dppi.org.uk]
(DPPi) is a small UK based registered charity, controlled by
disabled parents, which promotes better awareness and support
for disabled people considering, during and after pregnancy and
as parents.
Disability World
[www.disabilityworld.com]
A comprehensive directory of information and web
sites for the disabled.
The General Chiropractic Council
[www.gcc-uk.org]
Find a Chiropractor in your local area.
Home Start
[www.home-start.org.uk]
Home-Start provides support friendship and practical
assistance for families, visiting them in their own homes.
National Childbirth Trust
[www.nct.org.uk]
Large charity dealing with pregnancy, birth and
early parenthood in the UK, operating at both local
and national levels across Scotland, England, Wales
and Northern Ireland.
Osteopath
[www.osteopathy.org.uk]
Find an osteopath in your area.
Pelvic Partnership
[www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk]
Membership, information and help. UK based.
Peri Natal Illness
http://www.pni-uk.com/index.html
Peri Natal Illness is a registered charity for
women and their families who think or have any type
of peri natal illness.
Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapy
[www.macpweb.org]
MACP Physiotherapy with further postgraduate
study in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Painsupport
[www.painsupport.co.uk]
Self-help, pain relief skills, handling
relationships, the importance of nutrition and diet.
Discussion Forum.
Physiotherapy
[www.csp.org.uk]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Promedics
[www.promedics.co.uk.pdf]
Shows a variety types of pregnancy belts.
UK Midwifery Archives
[www.radmid.demon.co.uk]
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.
United Kingdom Parliament
[www.publications.parliament.uk]
The Parliamentary Discussion Symphysis Pubis
Diastasis.
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| Denmark Pelvic and Hip Pain
(Website not in English)
[www.baekkenloesning.dk]
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| Ireland
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[http://www.iwa.ie]
Has a broad range of services for people with physical
disabilities, which are available to members and non-members.
New and second hand wheelchairs.
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The Spine & Joint Centre
[www.spineandjoint.nl]
Diagnose and treats people with chronic complaints of the
musculo-skeletal system, specifically those of the pelvis
(pelvic instability) and spinal column (back or neck aches).
Discussion board available.
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| The Symphysis Pubis
Dysfunction, New Zealand Resource Group (SPDNZRG)
[www.pelvicjointpain.org.nz]
They offer information and email support to people with SPD
in New Zealand and where available, also providing information
about and referral to local support groups.
Trauma and Birth Stress - PTSD After Childbirth
[www.tabs.org.nz]
Provides information for: PTSD sufferers, expectant mothers
and their partners, family members, support people, caregivers
and Health Professionals.
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Ezboard Forum / Chronic Pain Support
[www.pub123.ezboard.com]
Coping and Health Problems Forum. The chronic pain support
group: fibromyalgia, symphysis pubis.
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Pain Association Scotland
[www.painassociation.com]
Join a support group to talk about learn
actively to control pain.
Pelvic Instability Network Scotland
[www.pelvicinstability.org.uk]
Pelvic Instability Network Scotland is a
registered Scottish Charity set up to support people
with Pelvic Girdle Pain.
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| United States
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| Activeortho
[www.activeortho.com]
Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Dysfunction or Injury, Symphysis Pubis
Dysfunction.
Childbirth Org
[www.childbirth.org]/
Childbirth. Pregnancy, Education, Links.
Plus-Size Pregnancy
[www.plus-size-pregnancy.org]
Introduction SPD: treatments, tips for coping, planning for
birth, women’s stories.
Post Partum Progress
[www.postpartumprogress.com]
A web blog that list support groups in the U.S. & Canada for
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder Support Groups Around the U.S. &
Canada
Well Mothers
[www.btinternet.com]
Supporting the wisdom of parents and babies; Symphysis Pubis
Diastasis.
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| Averting Maternal Death and
Disability
[www.amdd.hs.columbia.edu]
Improving Obstetric Services in developing countries.
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
[www.figo.org]
Red Cross
[www.redcross.org.au]
Links to their National Societies all over the world.
World Health Organization
[www.who.int]
International Classification of Functioning, Disability
and Health
[www.who.int]
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