What is Individual Disability Advocacy?
We provide one-to-one support to assist adults with intellectual disability to solve a problem.
Our support helps people:
- Speak up about what they want
- Look at all choices
- Help people to make their own decisions.
We work with the person with disability to find a solution. We also offer support to family members of people with intellectual disability, helping them to navigate challenges.
View a brochure that provides an overview of the Individual Advocacy program
How can a Disability Advocate assist you?
- Accompanying you to meetings
- Speaking on your behalf
- Assisting you clarify and achieve goals
- Helping you take action to get things that you are entitled to, such as services and payments
Who can access help from the Individual Disability Advocate?
All adults with an intellectual disability and carers residing in Banyule, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Darebin government areas are eligible for Individual Disability Advocacy.
Watch this short video to find out more about advocacy and how it can help.
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