| ARTHRITIS VIC
Arthritis Victoria is a community-based health promotion organisation with its head office located in Elsternwick. It is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that is almost entirely self-funded. Arthritis Victoria's mission is to improve the quality of life of people in Victoria with musculoskeletal conditions by providing education, research and information, and empowering consumers through advocacy and support.
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| REGION |
Victoria |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
263-265 Kooyong Rd
Elsternwick Vic 3185 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 130
Caulfield South 3162 |
| PHONE |
03 8531 8000
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
03 9530 0228 |
| EMAIL |
afv@arthritisvic.org.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritisvic.org.au |
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| AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY ASSOCIATION (VIC)
Podiatrists are highly skilled foot health professionals trained to deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. For people with arthritis your podiatrist is qualified to identify and assist you in managing foot pain or concerns which could occur due to your arthritis possibly in combination with other problems such as poor foot biomechanics (structure of the foot), inappropriate footwear, corns / callus or injury. The types of treatment options available include care of skin and nail problems, nail surgery, orthotic therapy and tailored advice on footwear and footcare.
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| REGION |
Victoria |
| CATEGORY |
Allied Health Professionals |
| ADDRESS |
Suite 26, 456 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
03 9866 5906 |
| FAX |
03 9866 2094 |
| EMAIL |
apoda@podiatryvic.com.au |
| WEB |
www.podiatryvic.com.au |
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| INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE (ILC) VIC
Independent Living Centres are information resource centres for assistive technology. Each centre displays a comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with daily living activities. Everybody is welcome to use the ILC services, including people with disabilities, older people, their carers, parents, advocates and other service providers, health professionals, architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers and students. You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable prior to purchase. Please note that we do not sell items, we only display them.
Each centre has a localised products and equipment database to complement the display. The occupational therapists on our info-lines use this database to provide information that is relevant to the individual caller’s needs. You can use our info-line services by phone, fax or email. Most of the ILC services are free to the public.
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| REGION |
Victoria |
| CATEGORY |
Independence Services |
| ADDRESS |
705 Geelong Road
Brooklyn VIC 3025 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 1101
Altona Gate VIC 3025 |
| PHONE |
03 9362 6111
03 9314 9001 (TTY)
1300 885 886 |
| FAX |
03 9314 9825 |
| EMAIL |
ilc@yooralla.com.au |
| WEB |
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| OT AUSTRALIA VIC
OT AUSTRALIA Victoria (Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - Victoria Inc.) is the peak body representing occupational therapists in the state of Victoria. Our members are employed throughout the public and private sectors in the provision of health care, vocational rehabilitation and consultancy to clients.
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| REGION |
Victoria |
| CATEGORY |
Allied Health Professionals |
| ADDRESS |
Suite 4, 430 Rae Street
North Fitzroy VIC 3068 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
P.O. Box 1286
North Fitzroy VIC 3068 |
| PHONE |
03 9481 6866 |
| FAX |
03 9481 6844 |
| EMAIL |
info@otausvic.com.au |
| WEB |
www.otausvic.com.au |
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| SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRAIA VIC / TAS
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is Australia's peak advisory body on all medical and health issues for active people - from weekend enthusiasts of all ages through to elite level competition. SMA can provide expert information, advice and commentary on a diverse range of issues. These range from government policy and funding for Sports Medicine and community activity through to sports health, gender equity, participation of the aged in sport, safe sport for children, to drugs in sport problems. Much practical advice about safe activity for people with chronic disease or injury concerns can be found on the website at www.sma.org.au/information/resources.asp.
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| REGION |
Victoria
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Sports Medicine |
| ADDRESS |
Sports House
375 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
03 9674 8777 |
| FAX |
03 9674 8799 |
| EMAIL |
general@vic.sma.org.au |
| WEB |
www.smavic.org |
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