Peer Support & Community Groups
Losing a limb and becoming an amputee leads to a range of physical and lifestyle changes and challenges for the individual and their loved ones.
People suffer limb loss every day, the most common reason being as a result of diabetes. Other reasons for limb loss include cancer, trauma accidents, infections, vascular disease and congenital differences. Limb loss does not discriminate and people of all cultures, gender, ages and differing socio-economic status can be affected. Upon becoming an amputee, or when faced with the prospect of limb loss, it can be reassuring to discuss your concerns or fears.
Limbs 4 Life
Limbs 4 Life is an independent not-for-profit organisation and the peak body for Australian amputees. Limbs 4 Life was developed to provide best practice early intervention peer support to amputees, their families and primary care-givers. Limbs 4 Life works to serve the Australian amputee population by providing access to resources and information, advocating for better outcomes for our stakeholders, delivering professional development to healthcare professionals, and promoting an inclusive community.
CONTACT INFORMATION
P: 1300 782 231
E: [email protected]
W: www.limbs4life.org.au
Amputee Association of NSW
The Amputee Association of NSW Inc is run by amputees for amputees. We are a not for profit organisation with a number of affiliated branches throughout NSW. A group of dedicated volunteers are available to help provide information and assistance to all amputees in the community.
CONTACT INFORMATION
P: 1800 810 969
W: www.amputeesnsw.org.au
Amputees and Families Support Group QLD
The AFSGQ is a network of amputees, their families and carers with first hand experience off the effects of amputation; wanting to support and encourage other amputees from pre-amputation through to rehabilitation and beyond. The group was started in 1984 by a dedicated band of amputees who felt alone and isolated when they first lost their limb(s), trying to accept and integrate the changes in their personal, professional and recreational lives.
CONTACT INFORMATION
P: 07 3290 4293
E: [email protected]
W: wwwafsg.org.au/
Tasmanian Amputee Society
The Tasmanian Amputee Society [TAS] is here to help amputees by promoting and participating in projects that bring them benefits. The primary focus of TAS is Peer Support. Speaking to another amputee can help amputees understand the pathways ahead. Peer Support links individuals (and their families) pre or post-amputation with trained amputees who have experienced living with and adapting to limb loss.
CONTACT INFORMATION
P: 0476 915 864
W: https://tasamputee.org.au/