FAMILY ADVOCACY

Family Advocacy NSW is an independent, community based social advocacy organisation which works across New South Wales Australia They provide training and support for families to speak up for opportunities for people with a disability.
Contact on 02 9869 0866 or freecall 1800 620 588 for non-metropolitan NSW callers only

A service for indigenous people with disabilities, their
families and carers when the person they are looking after needs help. The IDAS can assist you if you’ve been unfairly treated or need help with a big decision.
Call 1300 114 237.

AIAS is funded to support and advocate for people with disabilities, their families and carers for free.
1800 657 961

If your story was told to the world, via the media or some other means, would it assist in persuading decision-makers about the need for improvements to services and support for families of children and young adults with a disability?
If so, and if you are prepared to consider telling your story in public, go this link or contact the Community Education Co-ordinator, Helen Johnson by email: helenj@aafcd.org.au
In our experience, it is often the personal stories of individuals and families that inspires decision-makers to make positive policy changes. We'd like to encourage you to consider telling your story in public. Every story adds strength to our national advocacy voice.

Australia's first national voice for parents, families and carers was formed on Wednesday 8th August 2007.
Membership is free and is open to individual parents, families and carers and their support, advocacy and self-help groups.