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Victoria

ABI Behaviour Consultancy

Provides counselling and consultancy on issues of challenging behaviour related to ABI.
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ABI Slow to Recover Program

Provides slow-stream rehabilitation services to people with severe ABI.
Contact: www.southernhealth.org.au

ABI Paediatric Coordinator Project

Provides consultation service for all service providers working with children with ABI.
Contact: www.mcm.org.au

Better Health Channel

Your introduction to health and information services. The Better Health Channel is presented by the State Government of Victoria.
Contact: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Bouverie Centre

Provides specialist family counselling for people affected by ABI including people with ABI, spouses, children, parents and carers.
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Brainlink Victoria

Support and education group for people suffering stroke, migraine and acquired brain injuries. Lists local support services.
Contact: www.brainfoundation.org.au

Carers Victoria

Provides information, support and referral to carers and service providers.
Contact: www.carersvic.org.au

CBDATS: Community Brain Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service

Provides a consultative and treatment service to support services with clients with the dual diagnosis of ABI (or neurodegenerative disease) and a psychiatric disorder.
Web: www.bdpv.org

Department of Human Services (DHS)

DHS covers the responsibilities of the Minister for Health, Aged Care, Youth, Community Services, Housing and Aboriginal Affairs.
Contact: www.dhs.vic.gov.au

Melbourne City Mission Statewide ABI Case Management Service

Provides case management for people with a moderate to severe ABI who are not eligible for compensation entitlements and in transition from hospital and rehabilitation settings to the community. Sub-contracts case management services for people living in remote areas.
Contact: www.mcm.org.au

Neuropsychiatric Unit Royal Melbourne Hospital

Provides an assessment and consultation service to support services with clients with significant ABI plus symptomatic psychiatric and behavioural disorders.
Contact: 03 9324 8750

National

The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders Inc.

Australia's peak body representing parents, carers and others interested in or affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Web: www.nofasard.org.au

Elizabeth Russell

Elizabeth Russell is a recovering alcoholic who in 2001 found that her addiction had physically harmed her two sons. Her eldest son Mick who is 25 years old, was diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorder – Alcohol Exposed and her youngest son Seth who is 22 years of age has full Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Elizabeth has written two books about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Web: www.elizabethrussell.com.au