Australian Cancer Research Foundation
AustraliaResearch/Dev
he Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer through the continued support of world-class research in Australia. The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for this devastating disease which affects one in three Australians. Established in 1984 by the late Sir Peter Abeles, this cancer Foundation has evolved into one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations. In 25 years we have awarded over $62 million in grants to support leading edge Australian research initiatives, ensuring our country remains at the forefront of global cancer research.
Australian Childhood Foundation
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The Australian Childhood Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works tirelessly to support children and families devastated by abuse, family violence and neglect. For the past 20 years the Australian childhood Foundation has worked tirelessly to protect children's rights and to ensure their safety.We have implemented recognised programs that counsel and support children to recovery; help professionals who work with children to better support at risk children; raise awareness of the causes and consequences of abuse and what we can do as a community to help stop it before it starts; and help parents raise healthy and confident children. The Australian Childhood Foundation has developed a reputation for providing high quality education and training programs focussing on the neurobiology of trauma, attachment and related practice issues.
Australian Conservation Foundation
AustraliaEnvironment
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. For over 40 years we have been a strong voice for the environment, promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships. We work with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain our environment. Since its beginnings in the mid-1960s, ACF's work with governments, industry groups and the general community has yielded many achievements.
Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation
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The Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation was established in 1984 to raise funds to support the provision and development of craniofacial services. In particular, the Foundation supports the work of the Australian Craniofacial Unit. The Foundation funds public and charitable programs which include research, teaching and training and the development of clinical services in third world countries.
Australian Foundation for Disability
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AFFORD (the Australian Foundation for Disability) is a not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to helping people with additional needs. Our person-centred approach, in partnership with families and carers, enables over 1,300 people to lead richer, more rewarding lives. We provide day programs, skills development, transition to work training, supported and open employment, and accommodation for our clients. We also provide support and respite for carers. We provide the support, programs and facilities to help people develop their skills, their independence and their enjoyment of life. Most importantly, we have a ‘person centred and family focused’ approach. This means that the person with additional needs is at the centre of everything we do at AFFORD.
Australian Himalayan Foundation
AustraliaCommunity/Family
The Australian Himalayan Foundation was founded in 2002 by its current Board of Directors who wanted to make a positive contribution to the well being of the people of the Himalaya. It is about ensuring, through assistance with administration, project management, training and monitoring, that the projects are set up and managed in such a way as to be viable and truly sustainable. Equally important is making sure that the local communities are empowered and equipped to manage and support the projects, sustainably and inclusively.
Australian Koala Foundation
AustraliaAnimals/Wildlife
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is the principal non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the conservation and effective management of the wild koala and its habitat. Australian Koala Foundation was formed in 1986 and will celebrate our 25th birthday in 2011. Since our founding and under the direction of Chief Executive Officer Deborah Tabart OAM, the Foundation has grown from a small group of people interested in researching koala disease, to a well-known, global organisation with a strong track record in strategic koala research, conservation and community education with a huge focus on mapping - our absolute strength.
Australian Rainforest Conservation Society Inc.
AustraliaEnvironment
The Australian Rainforest Conservation Society, founded in 1982, is a national, non-government organisation with headquarters in Brisbane. Its goal, through research, lobbying, public education and grass-roots support, is to protect, repair and restore the rainforests of Australia and to maximise the protection of forest biodiversity. The Australian Rainforest Conservation Society has played a leading role in protecting significant areas of Australia's rainforests. Through its hard-working volunteers and scientific advisers, the Society has produced landmark studies and participated in forums and successful campaigns that have had a major influence on government policy and initiatives for rainforests and other native forests.
Australian Red Cross
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Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, with more than 100 million volunteers in 186 countries. We are independent of government and have no political, religious or cultural affiliation. our volunteers are committed to putting our humanitarian values to work, offering practical assistance and support at any time of the day or night - no questions asked. With more than 100 million volunteers worldwide and 60,000 members and volunteers in Australia we can reach people and places like nobody else.Red Cross cares for people whose lives have been touched by tragedy or disaster. Red Cross is committed to helping those in need in our community, from providing breakfast for hungry children every day to supporting the elderly and isolated in their own homes.
Australian Rotary Health Research Fund
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Australian Rotary Health is Australia's largest non-government funding body of mental illness research. We also fund research in other health related areas. The genesis of Australian Rotary Health in 1981 was the mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Late Ian Scott, from the Rotary Club of Mornington, established Australian Rotary Health to support research into SIDS. As Australian Rotary Health grew so did the vision of medical research possibilities. Supported by Rotarians Australian wide, Australian Rotary Health was soon in a position to sponsor health research in areas that did not readily attract funding.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
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AWC acquires land, and works with other landholders, to establish sanctuaries for the conservation of threatened wildlife and ecosystems. AWC now owns 21 sanctuaries covering over 2.5 million ha (6.2 million acres) in places such as north Queensland, the Kimberley, western New South Wales, Northern Territory and the forests of south western Australia. AWC aims to ensure that its sanctuaries act as 'catalysts' for broader landscape scale conservation efforts. Accordingly, AWC works closely with its neighbours to also promote conservation beyond the borders of each AWC sanctuary.
Australian Wildlife Trust
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AWT supports the acquisition and management of land in Australia for conservation, as well as the conduct of scientific research and public education. AWT is supported by expatriate Australian's and Brit's who are committed to protecting Australia's great wilderness areas and its threatened wildlife. Pungalina-Seven Emu is one of the last strongholds for wildlife in the Gulf of Carpentaria. AWT needs your help to protect these remarkable properties, which feature over 55 kilometres of pristine coastline, sandstone escarpments, deep gorges, stunning wetlands and the mighty Calvert River.
Autism NI
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Autism NI is Northern Ireland's Autism charity. Formed in 1989 by a group of parents and professionals concerned by the lack of Autism services in Northern Ireland, Autism NI seeks to ensure that people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their carers have access to appropriate services, enabling people with Autism to become valued members of the community.
Autism Ontario
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Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Members are connected through a volunteer network of Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario. Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its chapters share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.
Autism Queensland Inc
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Autism Queensland is a community based, not-for-profit, Incorporated Association dedicated to bringing about positive change in the lives of people with Autism and their families. We are the only organisation that provides a comprehensive range of specialised services and support for people of all ages living with Autism and their families throughout Queensland. We are the state’s longest serving and most experienced agency with over 40 years of experience in the delivery of Early Intervention, education and training, support, therapy and respite care. Our services include Queensland’s only accredited, non-state schools located at Sunnybank and Brighton delivering Autism-specific education and therapy programs; Centres of Excellence in Far North and Central Queensland; as well as outreach, training and support services for parents, professionals and schools across the state. Autism Queensland is involved in a variety of research programs in collaboration with universities to better understand Autism and develop improved interventions for people with Autism in the future. Demand for our services is growing every year – we now support over 3,000 people with Autism across Queensland, this is up 40 per cent from 10 years ago.
Autism Society of America
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Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. We increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. Through its strong chapter network, the Autism Society has spearheaded numerous pieces of state and local legislation.
Autism Speaks
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2015 marked 10 years of progress since Autism Speaks first opened its doors in 2005. As we move into our 11th year our goal is to significantly enhance autism services in every community and push to get the ground breaking ABLE Act , now the law of the land, implemented in all 50 states. Our dedicated field teams will be the ones heading this effort. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their long time friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
AustraliaHealth/Medical
Aspect is the country's largest not-for-profit autism specific service provider. Aspect builds confidence and capacity in people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and communities by providing information, education and other services. Established in 1966, Aspects's specialised evidence-based autism educational program is amongst the largest in the world and incorporates: direct services for children in the form of early intervention and schooling, six specialty schools, over 60 satellite classes, education and family support, assessment and transition and itinerant education support. We offer advice and assistance for many families who are either receiving inadequate or inappropriate services, or for whom there are no services at all. Aspect is a central resource for families and services seeking information and advice about autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's syndrome in NSW.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
AustraliaHealth/Medical
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) was established in response to the inability of existing educational and treatment facilities to either accept the disorder or address the specific needs of children and adults with autism and their families. Since its inception in 1966, the organisation has developed and provided desperately needed services and programs for many thousands of children, adolescents and young adults with autism. Today, Aspect is the leading service provider for Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger's Syndrome and treatment, and provides: direct services for children in the form of early intervention and schooling, direct services for adults in the form of employment, training and accommodation; advice and assistance for many families who are either receiving inadequate or inappropriate services, or for whom there are no services at all.
Autism Sussex
United KingdomDisability
Autism Sussex provides a range of services which are autism-friendly, individualistic, structured, predictable and low-arousal, which ensures that service users are better able to manage their anxieties, stress and social interactions more successfully. The general philosophy of Autism Sussex is to provide a safe base for people with autistic spectrum conditions, where their special needs are recognised and from which they may take full advantage of community opportunities. Autism Sussex aims to enable its service-users to play as full a part in their community as appropriate to each individual. Emphasis is placed on an enabling role to foster independence and self-determination. Whatever their level of ability or patterns of behaviour, all people with autistic spectrum conditions are socially naive and extremely vulnerable, largely oblivious to the common dangers of life. To support them, Autism Sussex, employs highly motivated and well-trained staff to provide a level of support appropriate to each individual.