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Australian Huntingtons Disease Association

Australian Huntingtons Disease Association Inc.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

HealthMental healthTax-deductible donations
AssociationFounded 1976Regional reach
Profile last updated: October 11, 2026

About

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.

Location

Brisbane, Australia

Founded

1976

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Inc.

Legal name

Australian Huntingtons Disease Association Inc.

Focus areas

Huntington's diseaseSupport servicesRespite careCounsellingFamily support

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMental health

Works for

FamiliesPatientsCarers

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigningVolunteer programmes

Programmes

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.

Countries of operation

Australia

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesLegacies

Ways to support

DonateMembershipVolunteer

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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