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Disability Representative Organisations are uniquely characterised by being both led and composed of individuals with disability. Distinguished from other disability sector entities, they operate under the ethos of ‘nothing about us without us’. They are often referred to as Disabled People’s Organisations or DPO.
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Disability Advocacy Organisations are entities that support and champion the rights and interests of people with disability, as well as their families and carers. The leadership composition may or may not include individuals with disability.
Disability representative and advocacy organisations support people with disability by ensuring their rights are upheld at all times. Start your search for disability representatives and advocates in your state or territory with Ask Izzy
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Disability Advocacy Network Australia
DANA is the national representative body for a network of independent disability advocacy organisations throughout Australia.
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion
QAI is an independent not-for-profit advocacy organisation and specialist community legal centre for people with disability.
Australian Centre for Disability Law
Australian Centre for Disability Law promotes and protects the human and legal rights of people with disability and their supporters through legal advocacy.
Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia
ADA Australia is a not-for-profit, independent, community based advocacy and education service supporting and improving the well being of older people and people with disability.
​TASC Legal and Social Justice Services
TASC’s solicitors, social workers and advocates can help you to understand and take action about common legal problems or other matters that relate to your human rights, such as abuse and discrimination.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia
CYDA is a peak not-for-profit community organisation representing the rights and interests of children and young people with disability (aged 0-25) in Australia.
Speaking Up For You Inc.
SUFY inc. defends the human rights of the most marginalised and vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives.
Basic Rights Queensland
BRQ is a state-wide Qld community Legal Centre, providing advice, advocacy and free legal services. Advocating for fair and just outcomes for people experiencing disadvantage.
First Peoples Disability Network Australia
FPDN is a national organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples with disability, their families and communities, governed by First Peoples with lived experience of disability.
Sources: collaborating4inclusion.org & disabilitygateway.gov.au