You are not alone. There are people out there who care so much that they've specifically become advocates for our disability community.
The Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service offers free, independent, and confidential advice and support. The people who work for this national service have all the knowledge you need to support you in resolving issues with health and disability services.
These issues could be with a doctor, occupational therapist, residential care facility, or home support service. Our disabled community don't have to put up with feeling unsafe or unsupported, there are advocates who specialise in speaking up with you.
What is a disability advocate?
A disability advocate is someone who can support you to have your voice heard. They know the system and can guide you through it. They also tend to know where to shout to be heard and who the people are that you need to be heard by to make change.
The Advocacy Service
This is another name for this free services. Their advocates can support you to understand what your rights are. They'll answer all your questions confidentially and without judgement.
A disability advocate will also talk through how you can make a complaint and where complaints can be lodged to make a change. They help you write or make your complaint and advise on what the steps will be after laying it.
Advocates are there to help protect and support you during what can be a tough time. They'll be there for you during the complaints resolution process too, making sure your rights continue to be protected.
Get support from the Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service (external link)
The Advocacy Service also have self-advocacy resources to help you resolve problems yourself.
Self-advocacy resources from the Advocacy Service (external link)
Last updated on Wednesday, 17 July 2024