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About The Aussie Hands Foundation Incorporated

Location:

247-251 FLINDERS LANE, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000, AU

Mission Statement

* Supporting children and adults who have been born with a hand difference or have an acquired hand injury. * Providing opportunities for networking and exchange of information. * Supporting research initiatives focussing on hand differences.

Description

The Aussie Hand Foundation Inc is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation of parents, carers, associated professionals and other interested people. We provide support, understanding and encouragement to individuals with a hand difference.
Each year Aussie Hands:
* Hosts social gatherings and organises programs to reduce the isolation experience by children, their parents and families. These activities enable members to build supportive relationships and self-confidence.
* Provides a forum where parents can ask questions, receive support and gain a sense of hope about their child's future.
* Offers up-to-date informaiton about prosthetics, aids and counselling services.
* Supports families making difficult decisions about surgical procedures.
* Raises awareness about hand differences within the community and to support research initiatives focussing on upper limb deficiencies and hand differences.