Australian Huntingtons Disease Association
Australian Huntingtons Disease Association Inc.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Founded in 1976, Australian Huntingtons Disease Association is a non-profit association based in Brisbane, Australia working on health, mental health.
The Australian Huntingtons Disease Association Inc. (QAHDA) is a Queensland-based not-for-profit association founded in 1976 as a voluntary support group. It provides information, counselling, welfare, advocacy and family support to people affected by Huntington's disease, their families and professionals. Services are delivered from the Huntingtons Disease Centre, Florence Dannell House, in Annerley, Brisbane, including a Day Respite Centre and Welfare Service. The association also publishes a regular newsletter, runs an education program, and is a member of national and international HD associations. Volunteers assist with transport, meals, client interaction, fundraising and administration.
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Welfare and Counselling Service
Health · Australia
Provides information, counselling and welfare support to people affected by Huntington's disease and their families.
Day Respite Program
Health · Australia
Day respite services for people affected by Huntington's disease, run from the Huntingtons Disease Centre in Annerley, Brisbane.
Respite Holidays
Health · Australia
Respite holidays for families affected by Huntington's disease.
Family Meetings
Health · Australia
Meetings that bring together families affected by Huntington's disease for support.
Education Program
Health · Australia
Education activities to increase understanding of Huntington's disease among families and professionals.
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