The Aussie Hands Foundation Incorporated

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.