Many ordinary Australians are taking a growing interest in making informed choices, particularly when it comes to the charities they support financially. We are often contacted by members of the public regarding the animal testing policy of different charities. Most share an eagerness to support human health as well as animal interests.
Balancing these concerns can be difficult because many popular health charities fund animal research, often without making it clear to the public. As a result, the public continues to donate money with the best of intentions to medical and health charities not realising that they may actually be funding unnecessary animal experiments.
Animal testing causes pain, suffering and death to animals, yielding information of minimal if any relevance to humans. Time and again, relying on animal testing has failed to predict dangerous side effects of substances, and failed to identify helpful medicines. There are so many other, more advanced, accurate, time and cost effective methods to replace animal models in laboratories, it is ludicrous that there are still charities prepared to fund animal research.
The Humane Charities list is a guide to health-related charities that do not engage in animal research. The charities listed vary greatly in the health-related aspects they offer; some fund bio-medical research, others provide health services to people requiring care, and many provide information and support. The one thing they share is a vision for improved human health.
By donating to a Humane Charity on this list, you will be directing vital funding towards organisations that do not fund animal testing.
Humane Charities is a non-profit program administered by Humane Research Australia (HRA). We are dedicated to reducing the impact of animal experimentation on the Australian community and animals.
Our aim is to contribute to the abolition of animal experimentation by:
Our vital work will ultimately help both humans, by contributing to the discovery and production of safer medicines, and laboratory animals, by replacing their use as human models.
The Humane Charities List is a guide to health-related charities that do not fund or engage in animal testing.
The Humane Charities List has been compiled based on written applications by charities that respond to a questionnaire and sign a declaration before being approved.
By donating to any of the charities on this list, you will be directing vital funding towards organisations that do not fund animal testing.
If your favourite charity is not listed here and does not fund animal research, please encourage them to contact us or down load the application for listing from this website. You may also send us their contact details and we will approach them to verify whether they qualify for listing.
We understand that people often seek to support particular causes – especially one that has touched them personally. The Humane Charities List provides a choice of organisations with expertise in a number of different fields. Please use this list to encourage family, friends and colleagues to support health charities that do not invest in animal testing.
| Ability First Australia Ltd | [-] |
Aims and Activities: A national body of leading disability service organisations working together to achieve a fair go for Australians living with a disability.
Policy on animal research: AFA is opposed to and will not participate in medical research which involves the use of non-human animals.
Contact Details: PO Box 4501, GPO Sydney NSW 2001.
Tel: 02 8295 7703
Fax: 02 8259 7778
Email:
Web: www.abilityfirstaustralia.org.au
| Alpha-1 Association of Australia | [-] |
Aims and Activities:The Alpha-1 Association of Australia (AAA) is an organisation dedicated to the help and support of Australians who are affected by and interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Policy on animal research:The AAA does not engage in, nor does it intend to engage in, the use of animal research in support of its objectives.
Contact Details:PO Box 651, South Perth, WA 6951
Tel: 03 9817 2654
Fax: +44 70 9224 8529
Email:
Web: www.alpha1.org.au
| Ashcare Incorporated | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Ashcare provides residential care and support services for people with severe and multiple disabilities. Ashcare recognises the rights of all individuals to a quality of life, security and opportunities similar to those enjoyed within the general community.
Policy on animal research: Our organisation does not conduct (or fund in any way) any research that involves the use of animals as defined herein.
Contact Details: 20 Tennyson Street, Burwood, Vic., 3125.
Tel: 03 9888 9037
Fax: 03 9888 9038
Email:
Web: www.ashcare.org.au
| ASPIA (Asperger Syndrome Partner Information Australia) Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities:To provide supportive information and contacts for partners of adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Policy on animal research: Our organisation strongly promotes improved human health and well-being but does not fund or engage in any form of animal research and would not support any form of inhumane experimentation on animals under any circumstances.
Contact Details:PO Box 57, Macarthur Square LPO, Macarthur, NSW 2560.
Tel: 0432 507 828
Email:
Web: www.aspia.org.au
| Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Build confidence and capacity with people who have an autism spectrum disorder, their families and communities by providing information, education and other services.
Policy on animal research: We do not undertake any medical research or harm animals in any way.
Contact Details: PO Box 361, Forestville, N.S.W., 2087.
Tel: 1800 ASPECT (288476)
Fax: 02 8977 8399
Email:
Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au
| The Aurum Project | [-] |
Aims & Activities:The mission of the Aurum Project is to advance the understanding and practice of homeopathy research in Australia by promoting and conducting research into the use of homeopathic medicines for childhood health and behavioural problems.
Policy on animal research: Aurum Project does not conduct research on animals.
Contact Details: Suite 110/20 Dale St, Brookvale NSW 2100
Ph – 02 9905 9415
Fax – 02 9905 9416
www.aurumproject.org.au
| Australian Drug Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To create an Australian culture that supports people to live healthy, safe and satisfying lives unaffected by drug and alcohol problems.
Policy on animal research: The Australian Drug Foundation does not engage in any animal research.
Contact Details: PO Box 818, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Tel: 03 9278 8123
Fax: 02 9382 0372
Email:
Web: www.adf.org.au
| The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Aussie Hands supports children and adults with a hand difference by providing regular family events, articles and resources on its website, plus raising funds to raise awareness in the Australian community and for future research.
Policy on animal research: The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc does not support any experiments on animals.
Contact Details:PO Box 8, Coburg VIC 3058
Tel/Fax: 03 9354 0324
Email:
Web: www.aussiehands.org
| Australia Healthy Mission | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To educate the public in understanding preventative health the natural way; to raise money for natural health research; to assist those whom are financially disadvantaged in the choice of treatments; to offer support and guidance to patients, families and friends; to spread the word to like-minded people, promoting a healthier society; to educate the public in caring for our environment which sustains us; and to promote awareness of cruelty to all animals.
Policy on animal research: We condemn all animal experiments and cruelty. In our talks, we educate the public and ask them to choose products labelled "not tested on animals", to not support companies known to use animals in medical research.
Contact Details: 7 Amber Court, Cheltenham, Vic. 3192
Tel: 03 9583 9789
Fax: 03 9583 9789
Email:
| Barkuma Incorporated | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Barkuma believes that the inclusion of all people strengthens our community and expands individual capacities and opportunities. To this end, Barkuma provides individual quality support to people with an intellectual disability, expanding opportunities and achieving full community inclusion.
Policy on animal research:Barkuma Incorporated does not take part in or support the use of non-human animals for any research purposes, including medical research.
Contact Details:Level 1, 260 Currie St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Tel: 08 8414 7100
Fax: 08 8414 7199
Email:
Web: www.barkuma.com.au
| Bayley House | [-] |
Aims & Activities: To provide the best individually tailored services to meet the needs of adults with an intellectual disability throughout their lives.
Policy on animal research: Bayley House does not condone nor participate in any form of animal experimentation.
Contact Details: PO Box 113, Brighton, VIC 3186
Ph – 03 9592 6155
Fax – 03 9592 3883
Email:
Web: www.bayleyhouse.org.au
| Bonnie Babes Foundation | [-] |
Aims & Activities: Bonnie Babes support families grieving after the loss of a baby through stillbirth, miscarriage or prematurity. The Foundation also supports research aimed at investigating the medical reasons for such losses and provides funding for medical equipment used in survival of the very premature infant. Ongoing funding is required for medical equipment; research projects; grief counseling, training and services. No animals are used in any research projects funded by Bonnie Babes.
Contact Details: PO Box 407, Canterbury VIC 3126
Ph – 03 9803 1800
Fax – 03 9803 2699
www.bbf.org.au
| The Butterfly Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: The Butterfly Foundation is dedicated to changing the culture, policy and practice in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and negative body image.
We advocate for early intervention, effective services in the public health sector, national awareness campaigns and increased research and prevention services in schools, a national helpline and support group for sufferers, carers and family members. In addition, we are the only organisation that provides funding for individuals for treatment and support. We see ourselves as a major agent for positive change in the field of eating disorders and body image.
Contact Details: PO Box 453, Malvern VIC 3146
Tel: 03 9822 5771
Fax: 03 9822 5776
Email:
Web: www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
| Canberra Rape Crisis Centre | [-] |
Aims and Activities: CRCC works within a feminist framework to be an active, visible catalyst for change by
CRCC provides confidential 24/7 crisis line support to those affected by sexual violence. This includes women and children as well as men through SAMSSA (Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault). CRCC and SAMSSA also offer face to face counselling and support by appointment, court advocacy and assistance and support to victim/survivors who are going through the criminal justice process. CRCC also provides community education in a range of settings and contributes to broader systemic advocacy and policy and legal reforms.
Contact Details: PO Box 916, Dickson, ACT 2602
Tel: 02 6247 8071
Fax: 02 6247 2536
Email:
Web: www.rapecrisis.org.au
| The Cairnmillar Institute | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To enhance the psychological health and well being of people and their various human environments.
Contact Details: 993 Burke Road, Camberwell, Vic. 3124
Tel: 03 9813 3400
Fax: 03 9813 3880
Email:
Web: www.cairnmillar.org.au
| Careflight (NRMA) | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To save lives, speed recovery and serve the community by providing the highest standard of rapid-response critical care with team. Dedication to safety, education, innovation and sustainability.
Policy on animal research: Research conducted in trauma care pre-hospital for victims of accidents or disaster events. Use of animals non-applicable.
Contact Details: PO Box 159, Westmead, NSW, 2145.
Tel: 02 9891 6144
PO Box 2452, Orange, NSW, 2800.
Tel: 02 6369 1123
Email:
Web: www.careflight.org
| Cerebral Palsy League | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Our vision is for a community which actively seeks and supports the contribution of people with a disability.
Our purpose is to provide services and advocate for people with physical disability to:
Policy on animal research: None of the research conducted by Cerebral Palsy League involves animals in any way.
Contact Details: PO Box 386, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Tel: 07 3358 8099
Fax: 07 3358 2495
Email:
Web: www.cplqld.org.au
| Deaf Australia Inc. | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Deaf Australia is the only national peak body for deaf people managed by deaf people. We represent, promote and preserve the Australian Deaf community and its language and culture.
Policy on animal research: Deaf Australia does not conduct, commission, or in any way fund experiments on non-human animals and will not do so in the future.
Contact Details: PO Box 1083, Stafford, QLD 4053
Tel: 07 3357 8266
Fax: 07 3357 8377
Email:
Web: www.deafau.org.au
| The Developing Foundation Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities: The mission of the Developing Foundation Inc is to enable people with a disability caused through brain injury or developmental disability to achieve their potential and help improve their quality of life.
We believe that the potentially adverse outcomes of brain injury and developmental delays can be minimised or decreased through education, intervention and development.
Policy on animal research: The Developing Foundation Inc is only interested in the development of the human brain so it does not use animal research at all.
Contact Details: 14 Munro St, Auchenflower, QLD 4211
Tel: 07 3871 0530
Fax: 07 3870 1123
Email:
Web: www.developingfoundation.org.au
| Disability Services Australia | [-] |
Aims and Activities: For over 50 years Disability Services Australia has enhanced the lives of people with a disability by providing skills development, supported accommodation, training and employment solutions that work. Our vision is "Choice. Inclusion. Achievement". We help people with a disability to live in their own home, be an active part of the community and gain skills for life. All services focus on the individual and assist each to achieve their own goals.
Policy on animal research: Disability Services Australia does not conduct or financially support research involving the use of animals.
Contact Details: PO Box 287, Condell Park NSW 2200
Tel: 02 8709 0919
Fax: 02 9796 3101
Email:
Web: www.dsa.org.au
| Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities: The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria is the primary source of support, information, community education and advocacy for people with eating disorders and their families in Victoria. We connect those whose lives are affected by eating disorders with the people, services and hope they need for recovery.
Contact Details: 1513 High Street Glen Iris VIC 3146
Tel: 1300 550 236
Fax: 03 9885 1153
Email:
Web: www.eatingdisorders.org.au
| Epilepsy Action | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Epilepsy Action delivers innovative, high quality education and support services across Australia to minimise the impact of epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
Policy on animal research: Epilepsy Action provides services and does not fund medical research
Contact Details: PO Box 879 Epping NSW 1710
Tel: 1300 887 988
Fax: 1300 886 894
Email:
Web: www.epilepsy.org.au
| Epilepsy Queensland | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Since 1969 Epilepsy Queensland has been dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their carers/families through advocacy, research, support and information. Considerable effort is put into increasing public awareness and raising community understanding of epilepsy.
Policy on animal research: We do not conduct any medical research, or research involving animals.
Contact Details: PO Box 1457 Coorparoo BC QLD 4151
Tel: 07 3435 5000
Fax: 07 3435 5025
Email:
Web: www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au
| The General Practice Network NT | [-] |
Aims and Activities: GPPNT offers a wide range of programs to enhance the delivery of effective, integrated primary health care services across the NT. These programs focus on multi-disciplinary care with priorities being addressing the burden of chronic disease, mental health and well-being and closing the gap in health outcomes between aboriginal people and the general community. This is achieved through close collaboration and partnerships with GPs, nurses and other primary health care providers working in general practice, Aboriginal medical services and community based clinics and services.
Contact Details: GPO Box 2562, Darwin NT 0801
Tel: 08 8982 1073
Email:
Web: www.gpnnt.org.au
| GROW (SA) | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Improving mental health and wellbeing in a caring and sharing community.
Policy on animal research: GROW (SA) does not conduct research that involves animals in any capacity.
Contact Details: PO Box 606, Hove, SA 5048
Tel: 08 8298 9299
Fax: 08 8298 9066
Email:
Web: www.grow.net.au
| The Hippocrates Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To provide natural health information to public libraries.
Policy on animal research: Opposed.
Contact Details: PO Box 1760, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
Ph: 07 5530 2860
Fax: 07 5569 0884
Email:
Web: www.hippocrates.com.au
| Humane Research Australia | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Humane Research Australia works professionally and ethically to develop community-wide awareness of animal experimentation; pursues all reasonable channels to eliminate such experimentation and champions the benefits or realistic, scientifically effective alternatives to all forms of animal usage in research and teaching.
Policy on animal research: HRA will hold and maintain the following as core principles:
Contact Details: Suite 205, 19 Milton Parade, Malvern, VIC 3144
Tel: 03 8823 5704
Fax: 03 8823 5755
Email:
Web: www.humaneresearch.org.au
| Inspire Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Our mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives. We combine technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Policy on animal research: We will never use animals in research or fund research using animals in research.
Contact Details: PO Box 1790, Rozelle NSW 2039
Tel: 02 8585 9301
Fax: 02 8585 9349
Email:
Web: www.inspire.org.au
| KIDS Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: KIDS Foundation is a not-for-profit, health promotion charity established in 1993 and dedicated to childhood injury prevention and injury recovery. Our injury prevention programs and services deliver quality school and community-based education programs that reduce preventable child injury and death. Our injury recovery division provides support, quality rehabilitation services and resources for young people and adults recovering from injury and burns.
The KIDS Foundation also provides assistance to families and carers.
Policy on animal research: KIDS Foundation does not conduct, fund or support animal based research.
Contact Details: PO Box 12, Wendouree, VIC 3355
Tel: 1300 734 733
Fax: 03 5339 5742
Email:
Web: www.kidsfoundation.org.au
| The MAWA (Medical Advances Without Animals) Trust | [-] |
Aims and Activities:
(a) Human based research which does not at any stage involve the use of laboratory animals and which is designed to eliminate the use of laboratory animals;
(b) Research which is designed to develop alternatives to either existing or putative animal models;
(c) The training of researchers in non-animal research methodologies;
(d) Other activities deemed by the Trustee* to be compatible with those set out in sub-clauses (a) - (c)
Policy on animal research: The MAWA Trust does not support the use of non-human animals, whether alive or dead, or the use of animal tissue, for any research or educational purposes whatsoever.
Contact Details: PO Box 4203, Weston Creek, ACT 2611
Tel: (02) 6287 1980
Fax: (02) 6287 1724
Email:
Web: www.mawa-trust.org.au
| Melbourne Zen Hospice | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Melbourne Zen Hospice provides free palliative care support to patients of any age, gender, religious, and cultural background, and to their carers and family members, in their homes, hospitals, or other care facilities anywhere across inner suburban Melbourne.
Policy on animal research: Melbourne Zen Hospice does not engage, directly or indirectly, in the use of non-human animals in medical research, and does not support the use of non-human animals in medical or other related research.
Contact Details: PO Box 329, Albert Park VIC 3206
Tel: (03) 9885 5725
Email:
Web: www.zen.org.au
| Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To provide non-clinical recovery focused support services to people with mental illness and their family members; to promote an understanding of issues relating to mental illness in the community; and to contribute to innovation and systemic reform in mental health service delivery.
Policy on animal research: The Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc does not fund animal experiments.
Contact Details: PO Box 8422, Perth Business Centre, WA 6849
Tel: 08 9228 0200
Fax: 08 9228 0022
Email:
Web: www.mifwa.org.au
| MontroseAccess | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To provide support services to clients with physical disabilities and their families to assist these clients to achieve their maximum potential for participation in the Community.
Policy on animal research: MontroseAccess in no way condones or supports the use of non-human animals in medical research.
Contact Details: PO Box 50, Corinda, QLD. 4075
Tel: 07 3379 9200
Fax: 07 3717 1146
Email:
Web: www.montroseaccess.org.au
| PARAQUAD SA | [-] |
Aims and Activities: PARAQUAD SA is a vibrant community organisation working with and for people living with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Australia and the Northern Territory. PARAQUAD SA is committed to serving and promoting the best interests of people with disabilities in a manner which recognises their worth and dignity, their right to experience life’s events and develop their full potential.
Policy on animal research: PARAQUAD SA does not conduct or financially support animal based testing or research.
Contact Details: PO Box 396, Marden, SA 5070
Tel: 08 8355 3500
Fax: 08 8355 3511
Email:
Web: www.pqasa.asn.au
| ParaQuad Victoria | [-] |
Aims and Activities: ParaQuad Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation providing community based services to enable people with a disability to achieve their desired quality of life. The organisation has particular expertise in the area of spinal cord injuries and Poliomyelitis, but also provides services to people with any physical disability.
Vision: To be acknowledged as Australia's best provider of quality services for people with a disability. Mission: Enabling people with a disability to achieve their desired quality of life Services include accommodation (short & long term), advocacy, disability education & training, information services, in-home attendant care, respite care and spinal cord injury prevention.
Policy on animal research: We do not conduct or financially support animal based research.
Contact Details: 208 Wellington Street, Collingwood, Vic. 3066
Tel: 03 9415 1200
Fax: 02 9415 1222
Email:
Web: paraquad.asn.au
| Phoenix Society Inc. | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Phoenix will be... Nationally recognised as the most innovative and dynamic employer of people with disabilities, operating successful commercial businesses providing outstanding opportunities for the development of our greatest asset... Our People.
Policy on animal research:Phoenix Society does not fund or engage in animal based research.
Contact Details: Locked Bag 112
Marleston SA 5033
Tel: 08 8152 2400
Fax 08 8152 2411
Email:
Web: www.phoenixsoc.org.au
| Physical Disability Council of NSW Ltd | [-] |
Aims and Activities:
Policy on animal research: The Physical Disability Council of NSW does not fund animal experiments, does not engage in animal research, and has no future intention of doing so.
Contact Details:3/184 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
Tel: 02 9552 1606
Fax: 02 9552 4644
Email:
Web: www.pdcnsw.org.au
| Quest for Life Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: The Quest for Life Foundation is a not-for-profit charity that was established in 1990 by Petrea King. It provides an extensive program of residential retreats, lectures, trainings, counselling and other services. The Foundation is dedicated to providing practical and effective skills and compassionate support for people living with life’s greatest challenges including life-threatening illness, grief, loss and trauma. Our aim is to inspire, educate and support people so they have the opportunity to transform suffering into healing and peace.
The Quest for Life Foundation relies on donations, bequests and fundraising to ensure our services are widely available. Many of the people who require our programs are financially challenged due to the effects of illness or the other traumas they have in their lives. Funding enables us to provide our services to as many people as possible.
Policy on animal research: The use of non-human animals in medical research is not applicable to our work. The Foundation does not support the use of non-human animals in any medical or other research.
Contact Details: PO Box 390,
Bundanoon, NSW 2578
Tel: 02 4883 6599
Fax 02 4883 6632
Email:
Web: www.questforlife.com.au
| Queensland Association for Healthy Communities | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To enable lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to increase control over and improve their health, as a resource for social, economic and personal development and an important dimension of quality of life.
Policy on animal research: We don’t fund animal experiments.
Contact Details: PO Box 1372, Eagle Farm BC, QLD 4009
Tel: 07 3017 1728
Fax: 07 3852 5200
Email:
Web: www.qahc.org.au
| The Richmond Fellowship of NSW | [-] |
Aims and Activities: The Richmond Fellowship of NSW is a non-profit non-government organisation. We have provided community based support for over 30 years and are recognised as a leading accommodation support services provider for people with mental illness.
Policy on animal research: The Richmond Fellowship of NSW does not conduct, commission, condone or fund the use of non-human animals in medical research.
Contact Details: PO Box 3161, North Strathfield, NSW 2137
Tel: 02 9701 3600
Fax: 02 9701 3635
Email:
Web: www.rfnsw.org.au
| Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution | [-] |
Aims and Activities:
Contact Details: PO Box A 2019, Sydney South, NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9264 5986
Fax: 02 9283 2403
Email:
Web: www.royalfreemasons.com.au
| The Royal Society for the Blind (SA) | [-] |
Aims and Activities:
The RSB is dedicated to providing free services and support to South Australians who are blind or vision impaired, so that they are able to live full and independent lives.
Policy on animal research: We do not conduct any research of this nature.
Contact Details: GPO Box 1855, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: 08 8223 6222
Fax: 08 8223 7836
Email:
Web: www.rsb.org.au
| SANE Australia | [-] |
Aims and Activities: SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research.
Policy on animal research: SANE Australia does not conduct bio-medical research, only applied and social research.
Contact Details:PO Box 226, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Tel: 03 9682 5933
Fax: 03 9682 5944
Email:
Web: www.sane.org
| SBH Queensland Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities: SBH Queensland
Policy on animal research: We do not carry out any research.
Contact Details: PO Box 8022, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Tel: 07 3844 4600
Fax: 07 3844 4601
Email:
Web: www.spinabifida.org
| Scope (Vic) Ltd. | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Our mission is to support people with a disability to achieve their potential in welcoming and inclusive communities.
Policy on animal research: Scope does not fund nor engage in animal-based research, including animal experiments.
Contact Details: 830 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128
Tel: 03 9843 3000
Fax: 03 9843 2030
Email:
Web: www.scopevic.org.au
| Senses Foundation Inc. | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To provide services to people with disabilities including unique services for people who are deafblind.
Policy on animal research: Senses Foundation does not undertake any medical research.
Contact Details: PO Box 143, Burswood WA 6100
Tel: 08 9473 5400
Fax:08 9473 5499
Email:
Web: www.senses.asn.au
| The Society for Multiply Disabled People of Tasmania Inc. | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Developing quality services and life opportunities for Tasmanians with disabilities.
Policy on animal research: We do not support the use of animals for research. We do not support any inhumane use of animals.
We involve animals as household companions where it is appropriate and provides positive interaction with people.
Contact Details:PO Box 839, Burnie, Tasmania 7320
Tel: 03 6431 3211
Fax: 03 6431 3544
Email:
Web: www.multicap.com.au
| Starfish Foundation (formerly Deafblind Association of QLD) | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Supporting the wellbeing and needs of Deafblind and Multisensory-Impaired children and adults.
Policy on animal research: Against animal based research.
Contact Details: PO Box 1423, Kenmore, QLD 4069
Tel: (07) 3432 9944
| Stillbirth Foundation Australia | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To reduce the incidence of stillbirth by:
Policy on animal research: We do not conduct nor fund research using non-human animals.
Contact Details:PO Box 9, Willoughby, NSW 2068
Tel: 02 9967 3229
Email:
Web: www.stillbirthfoundation.org.au
| Surf Life Saving South Australia Inc | [-] |
Aims and Activities: To save lives on beaches through education, prevention and rescue services.
Contact Details: PO Box 108, Torrensville SA 5031
Tel: 08 8354 6900
Fax: 08 8354 6999
Email:
Web: www.surfrescue.com.au
| TADVIC | [-] |
Aims and Activities: TADVIC'’s mission is to design, make or modify equipment for people with a disability whose needs cannot be met commercially.
Contact Details: C/o Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, 1 Yarra Blvd, Kew, VIC 3101
Tel: 1300 663 243
Fax: 03 9853 8098
Email:
Web: www.tadvic.asn.au
| Toowoomba Hospital Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities: The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation exists to:
Policy on animal research: The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation is opposed to the use of animals in research on both ethical and scientific grounds. The Foundation supports the public awareness campaign to heighten community awareness of the dangers of animal experimentation and supports the promotion of other alternatives.
Contact Details: PO Box 7646, Toowoomba MC, QLD 4352
Tel: 07 4616 6166
Fax: 07 4616 6177
Email:
Web: www.toowoombahospitalfoundation.org.au
| Variety Australia, The Children’s Charity. | [-] |
Aims and Activities:Variety exists to improve the lives of children with special needs in Australia. Variety purchases urgently needed equipment for individual children and children’s organisations. Items such as wheelchairs, humidicribs, vocal-output devices, sunshine coaches, etc.
Policy on animal research: Variety does not fund any research into congenital deformities or other children’s’ illness. We aim to help those children who may suffer from a disability or illness.
Contact Details: PMB 1044, Rozelle, NSW 2039
Tel: 02 9819 1012
Fax: 02 9555 1424
Email:
Web: www.variety.org.au
| Vicdeaf | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Vicdeaf aims to improve the quality of life for deaf people. It does this by:
Policy on animal research: Vicdeaf does not support or participate in the use of animals in medical research.
Contact Details: Level 4, 340 Albert St, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Tel: 03 9473 1111
Fax: 03 9473 1122
TTY: 03 9473 1188
Email:
Web: www.vicdeaf.com.au
| Yooralla | [-] |
Aims and Activities: Yooralla has been giving encouragement and support to Victorians with disabilities since 1918. Thousands of children and adults with disabilities have been assisted to experience productive and satisfying lives, with more independence and choices than they might otherwise have had.
Today’s Yooralla provides essential services for children and adults with disabilities, their families and carers, that include a range of accommodation alternatives, respite, in-home support, therapy, attendant care, specialised equipment, employment, recreation, information and training, and practical skills for daily living.
Yooralla’s services are shaped to provide support and encouragement to Victorians who are born with disabilities, but also to those who have acquired disabilites from accidents, ill health and aging.
Even though Australia is a developed nation, the incidence of disability is high and rising. As a specialist service provider, Yooralla will work with all its stakeholders to meet the legitimate and growing expectations of people with disabilities for a more inclusive, barrier free society.
Policy on animal research: Yooralla does not take part in or support the use of non-human animals for any research purposes, including medical research.
Contact Details: PO Box 200, Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 8009
Tel: 1800 666 010
Fax: 03 9654 7190
Email:
Web: www.yooralla.com.au
| Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation | [-] |
Aims and Activities:
Contact Details: PO Box 2220, Shepparton, VIC 3632
Tel: 03 5823 5321
Fax: 03 5823 5310
Email:
Web: www.zaidee.org
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