Disability Advocacy

I was able to resolve an overspend with a frank but positive chat with my support coordinator. With the support of an independent advocate [ID person contacting The Helpline on their phone]

Call 1800 643 787 (via Disability Gateway) in Australia and ask for "The Helpline." The Helpline provides short-term phone-based or online advocacy support and can help you find a local advocate when available.

🗓 Tuesday 14 July
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Singleton Public Library

Free advocacy. Real support. Right in your community.

Disability Advocacy NSW is coming to Singleton — and you’re invited.

If you’re navigating the NDIS, dealing with a service issue, or just unsure of your rights, you don’t have to do it alone.

This is a free, independent advocacy pop-up. No bookings needed — just drop in and talk to someone who’s on your side.

Because everyone deserves to be heard, supported, and included.

I was able to negotiate fair access to my unit while the lift was repaired with the support of an independent advocate. Call 1800 643 787 (via Disability Gateway) in Australia and ask for "The Helpline." The Helpline provides short-term phone-based or online advocacy support and can help you find a local advocate when available.

[ID person on phone to a Helpline advocate]

I was able to sort out my planning issue with the support of an independent advocate.

Call 1800 643 787 (via Disability Gateway) in Australia and ask for "The Helpline." The Helpline provides short-term phone-based or online advocacy support and can help you find a local advocate when available. [ID person call with an independent advocate]

A Central Victorian garden designer who lives with Duchene muscular dystrophy says sudden changes to his NDIS plan put his life at risk. ABC News.

Joshua Ruff says the National Disability Insurance Agency has stripped him of the ability to choose and manage his support team.

Mr Ruff fears he will end up in hospital due to a lack of trained staff to adequately attend to his needs on his rural property

ID: image of Joshua Ruff featured on Gardening Australia in 2025, for designing a garden at a Central Victorian lavender farm