Ngā Ture Legal and rights
Help with discrimination or legal problems.
With so much information available, finding advice that's right for you can be a challenge.
If you like to seek your own legal information, or want advice directly from the source, support is available at the links below.
If you ever feel like you have been treated unfairly or discriminated against because of your disability, we have information that can help. This includes explanations about:
If you need legal advice or representation, check out these organisations that can provide free services.
There are also disability advocacy organisations that can stand up for you and speak on your behalf when you think you needed it. Find out more about organisations that provide advocacy for the disabled community here.
In this section
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Enduring Power of Attorney
Learn about making an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) if you can't make decisions for yourself.
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Support for your decisions
Find out about informal and formal ways of making decisions about your money and property.
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Legal help
Free community help is available if you need legal assistance or advice.
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Your rights
Information about your rights and what to do if you’ve been treated unfairly because of your disability.
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Advocacy
Find out who can help stand up for you, with you and on your behalf if you don't feel safe to speak yourself.
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ID's and how to get them
Many services will need you to have some way of proving you are who you say you are. Here's a rundown on how to get them!