Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc

The group provides support, information, assistance and advocacy for all ADF families who have a dependent (child, spouse or another dependent) with special needs. To provide a National Network of on-going peer support to all families regardless of the disability/special needs involved.
-To link families together with similar needs.
-To liaise with Defence and other Federal and State Departments concerning the issues that affect families with special needs, particularly those being mobile.
-To raise public awareness regarding the difficulties that Defence families with special needs face.
-To provide a coordinated approach through the local and National Network in obtaining disability information.
-To provide assistance in accessing disability services/equipment and information.
-To disseminate information relating to disabilities / special needs as well as any Defence-related issues.
-To provide an advocacy service for families.