About IDEAS NSW
IDEAS NSW is a unique organisation that specialises in providing high quality, accessible and relevant information and community awareness services for older Australians, people with disabilities, their families, carers and supporters. IDEAS offers information on disability and diseases, equipment and suppliers, accessible holiday options, communication aids, daily living aids, leisure and sports programs, employment, accommodation, entitlements and subsidies, respite and much, much more.
The IDEAS group envisage a world where people with disability live full, independent lives of their own choosing, and set about their day-to-day work framed by values of social justice, consultation, integrity and innovation.
IDEAS has a number of key information services including:
IDEAS Online
An on-line information clearinghouse that supports informed decision making available at www.ideas.org.au.
IDEAS Info Line
A free call information service that invites interaction between and end user and a professionally trained and knowledge information provider, on the number 1800 029 904.
IDEAS SMS
A SMS service that allows for instant and private information to you directly. SMS 0458 296 602 with your question and your location (suburb). The cost is the standard cost of an SMS for your provider (Optus or Telstra, etc).
IDEAS Newsletter
A newsletter that is sent every two months containing an update on the sector, events that are coming up, news on disability, information on IDEAS and reader profiles. There is a small cost charged for service providers to sign up for the newsletter. People with disability, older people and their families are free.
IDEAS Blog
An IDEAS blog which invites guest bloggers to become involved with the disability community and share their experiences, challenges and methods for overcoming them. The blog regularly invites new guest bloggers and welcomes followers. Visit http://discodisabilityconversations.blogspot.com/ to become a follower.
IDEAS Disability Advocacy Brokerage
A toll free telephone intake line brokering advocates to support informed decision making and promote independence.
IDEAS Community Education
An education program raising community awareness and promoting services that support informed decision making and promote independence.
Access Aware
Access Aware is a database of accessible businesses and council facilities that is being developed. Currently work is being done in Marrickville and Waverley (Sydney) and Wagga Wagga. Visit www.accessaware.com.au for more information.
IDEAS NSW - Providing information on disability that supports a sustainable community
