We are urging the Australian government to significantly increase funding for independent advocacy organisations who directly support people with disability.
More than two million Australians with disability will be unable to access independent advocacy support if the sector remains chronically underfunded.
What is independent advocacy?
Effective disability advocacy promotes, protects, and supports the full and equal human rights of people with disability.
Independent advocates support or work on behalf of a person with disability to help them to speak out and defend their rights and interests.
How does advocacy help support a person with disability?
People with disability can turn to an independent advocate when they need help through a crisis or to remedy an experience of disadvantage or discrimination.
Independent advocacy can help people with disability express themselves and stand up for their rights, as well as give advice and support.