Disability advocacy involves taking action through speaking, writing, or other means to promote, protect, and uphold the human rights of people with disabilities, while supporting them to have their voices heard.
Individual advocacy is a personal, one-on-one approach where a dedicated advocate works alongside a person to help prevent or respond to discrimination, abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
John Baxter, photo by Belinda Mason OAM ©
WE DO IT DIFFERENTLY:
We provide a respectful, responsive, and culturally sensitive service, aiming to enhance the social and emotional wellbeing of those we support.
How we can help:
Supported Decision-Making
Helping you make informed choices with the support you need.
Building Self-Advocacy Skills
Supporting you to speak up for yourself with confidence.
Voicing Concerns or Making Complaints
Helping you raise issues or complaints in a constructive and supported way.
Human Rights and Discrimination
Standing with you to understand your rights and take action against discrimination.
Accessing Services
Assisting you in finding and navigating services that best meet your needs, including:
- Disability services
- Housing and accommodation
- Education and employment
- Criminal and juvenile justice system
- Health services
- Child Services
- Domestic Violence
Artwork Story: As a person with a disability you have the right to live as independently as possible and to have access to the right services to help you do this. Artwork by Uncle Paul Calcott ©
How can I get help?
We can provide advocacy services online or face to face. Our face to face advocacy services are currently available in:
- New South Wales
- Regional Victoria
- Adelaide
- Barkly Region, Tennant Creek Northern Territory
Contact us
If you are looking for Advocacy support, or would like to know more about our services please contact us at:
1800 006 455
PO Box 3655
Rouse Hill NSW 2155
Feedback
We welcome both positive and constructive feedback, complaints and compliments to help us review and improve our services.
Resources
Looking for advocacy resources? Visit our Resources Library and filter your search by “Advocacy” to find information flyers and more.
FPDN acknowledges funding for advocacy services from The Australian Government, Department of Social Services through the National Disability Advocacy Provider (NDAP) program and the New South Wales Government, Department of Communities and Justice, through the Disability Futures Advocacy Program (DFAP).
