Disability Advocacy

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Our Disability Advocacy program provides free and confidential advocacy for people with disabilities and mental health conditions, as well as their family members and carers.

We also have a range of information sheets and resources on a number of relevant issues..

Disability Advocacy services are limited due to high demand and funding constraints. While westrive to provide support, our capacity may be limited by various factors such as complexity, conflict of interest, eligibility, and merit. Please note that ongoing support is not guaranteed.
 

Who can we help?

We use a broad definition of disability which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Physical conditions
  • Emotional conditions
  • Intellectual conditions
  • Medical conditions
  • Psychiatric conditions
  • Neurological conditions
  • Mental illness
  • Chronic diseases
How can we assist you?

Disability advocates are able to assist in a range of ways, including -

  • Information on your rights, your options and on available services and resources
  • Referral to an agency or service in your area
  • One-to-one Support to work with you to deal with problems
  • Education on how to deal with issues for yourself