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ACT Children's Plan

Community Services Directorate

The ACT Children’s Plan articulates the government’s commitment to children and families, to provide a common policy framework for the provision of services and to set guidelines for the practical implementation of services across government, non-government agencies and the community.

http://www.children.act.gov.au/

ACT Human Rights Commission

The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of people living in the ACT and provides an independent, fair and accessible one-stop shop for complaints of unlawful discrimination and complaints regarding health services and services for children, youth, older people and the disabled.

http://www.hrc.act.gov.au

ACT Office for Ageing

Community Services Directorate

The ACT Office for Ageing provides strategic advice to the ACT Chief Minister, the ACT Government and ACT Government agencies on ageing issues.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/wac/ageing

A Gender Agenda

Non-Government

The A Gender Agenda website is a community hub and informational resource for transgender, intersex and other gender variant people and their supporters. The organisation provide information and support for individuals, families, government bodies and other institutions.

http://www.genderrights.org.au

Canberra Men's Centre

Non-Government

The Canberra Men's Centre provides an Information and Referral Service for men living in the ACT and region. Services include counselling, access to supported accommodation and other community services, referrals, peer support groups and assistance with literacy or language barriers to fill in forms. A meeting room with TV, DVD and electronic white board is available for use by private and community groups.

http://www.menscentre.org.au

Caring for Carers

Community Services Directorate

Find information about the ACT Government policy Caring for Carers in the ACT - A Plan for Action 2004-07, which aims to better acknowledge and address the needs of carers in the ACT, and actions arising from the report.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/wac/strategic__policy/carers

Channelvision

Non-Government

Channelvision provides a platform for the promotion of Canberra businesses and community endeavours, including an audio visual version of the Community Noticeboard, that are currently unable to access the free to air or subscription television broadcast markets. Produced and broadcast right here in Canberra utilising the very latest technology, Channelvision is available exclusively on Channel 501.

http://www.channelvision.com.au/

Citizens Advice Bureau ACT

Non-Government

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is committed to providing up to date information, referral & support to all ACT residents. By educating people about their options, rights and responsibilities CAB enhances access to community resources and empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their own life situations.

http://www.citizensadvice.org.au/

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Federal Government

The Department of Veterans' Affairs supports war veterans, war widow/ers, serving and former defence force members, eligible AFP members and eligible dependents and carers through compensation and income support, access to health care and rehabilitation services and transition support emphasising wellness and self sufficiency.

http://www.dva.gov.au

Disability ACT

Community Services Directorate

The role and responsibility of Disability ACT is to plan, develop strategic policy, allocate funding and provide and monitor services for people with disability in the ACT and the families that care for them.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/disability_act

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex community information

Non-Government

The AIDS Action Council provides links to support groups, online groups, health services and human rights information for the GLBTI community.

http://www.aidsaction.org.au/content/for/glbti/index.php

Office for Children, Youth and Family Support

Community Services Directorate

The Office for Children, Youth and Family Support works in partnership with the community to provide care and protection services to children and young people, and family and community support to meet the needs of the people of Canberra. In addition, the Office is responsible for youth justice services, adoptions and the monitoring and licensing of children's services.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/ocyfs

Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

Community Services Directorate

The Office provides strategic advice to the Chief Minister on issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the ACT. The Office coordinates a whole-of-government approach to issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents and provides secretariat and administrative support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Consultative Council and the United Ngunnawal Elders Council.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/atsia

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Community Services Directorate

The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides strategic advice to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs on issues affecting people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/matsia

ParentLink

Community Services Directorate

ParentLink is a service designed to increase parents' confidence and skills by supporting and linking them with a back-up network of information, ideas and community services. Find information on parenting tips, helpful brochures, posters and fact sheets, parenting services directory and further links and suggested reading.

http://www.parentlink.act.gov.au

Public Advocate of the ACT

Justice and Community Safety Directorate

The role of the Public Advocate is to protect and promote the rights and interests of our vulnerable citizens in partnership with the ACT community.

http://www.publicadvocate.act.gov.au

Sport and Recreation Services

Economic Development Directorate

Sport and Recreation Services (SRS) manages the sport and recreation policy of the ACT Government, delivers community programs, manages many sporting facilities and provides advice to the minister.

http://www.economicdevelopment.act.gov.au/sport_and_recreati...

Volunteering ACT

Non-Government

Volunteering ACT is the peak body for volunteering in the ACT region and represents the interests of all community volunteers and those who work with volunteers. Volunteering ACT enables potential volunteers to find opportunities that fit their particular needs and skills, enables organisations to recruit suitable volunteers.

http://www.volunteeract.org.au

Women ACT

ACT Government

Women ACT is the ACT Government's online information service for women and girls. It brings together the Office for Women and Women's Information and Referral Centre and includes a comprehensive directory of women's services.

http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/women

Youth InterACT

Community Services Directorate

Youth InterACT aims to encourage 12-25 year olds from a range of backgrounds and experiences to have their say about youth issues in Canberra. The website also offers a directory of services for Youth in the ACT.

http://www.youth.act.gov.au/