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Disability Advocacy
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We advocate for people with disability in Australia to get a fair go. Find out more about us at our website www.advocacylaw.org.au
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Disability Advocacy NSW. Local help where you live. We provide free individual advocacy support to people with disability across 2/3 of NSW. Armidale, Ballina, Bathurst, Broken Hill, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Gosford, Newcastle, Parramatta, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Taree, Valley Heights 1300 365 085
ID: A Disability Advocacy NSW flyer with the heading “Local help where you live,” a short line about free individual advocacy support across two-thirds of NSW, a stylised NSW map with service markers, a list of regional locations, and contact details
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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World-first pro-am puts golfers with disability in charge
Summary: Sunshine Coast charity GPAI will have people with intellectual disability plan and staff a PGA-recognised event, challenging old ideas about inclusion. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
[ID: image showing a golfer in a red shirt putting on a green, with a small group watching in the background. Athletes from Golf Programs Australia Incorporated are planning, promoting, preparing, and supporting a professional golf event ]
November 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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What can Australia learn from Italy and Finland’s inclusive education systems? educationdaily.au/discoveries/...
[ID a graphic showing coloured pencils on a desk beside a folder stamped “EDUCATION REFORM.” A hand holds a stethoscope against the folder. ]
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Government Throws Lifeline to Festivals and Music Venues au.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
photo of a packed outdoor concert crowd lifting a cheering man in a wheelchair above their heads. Overlaid white text reads: “More Accessible Music: Albanese Government Expands Revive Live Program.”
November 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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With the support of a local advocate in Baulkham Hills NSW I was able to contact a lawyer and get legal advice.
ID image features a young woman with curly hair styled in two buns, wearing a bright yellow top, looking slightly to the side with a thoughtful expression. She is placed against a solid pink background inside a rounded rectangle.
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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With the support of an independent advocate I was able to sort out my child’s school education issue.
[ID: a mother sitting on a couch comforting her young son, who looks upset with his arms crossed. The text above them reads, “With the support of an independent advocate, I was able to… sort out my child’s school education issue.” There’s a badge saying “Independent Advocacy only for you.” At the bottom are the Disability Advocacy NSW logo, the website www.da.org.au, and the phone number 1300 365 085. The background includes light pink circular patterns.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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The NDIA’s Expensive Game: Beating Families in Tribunal Instead of Helping Them www.indailyqld.com.au/news/opinion...
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Call 1800 643 787 in Australia (via Disability Gateway) and ask for "The Helpline." The Helpline provides short-term phone-based advocacy support and can help you find a local advocate when available.
(16-strong Helpline team gathered to celebrate 5000 people assisted so far)
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Staying power! We now have a dozen staff with 10+ years sevice with ALA. ID: A group of twelve smiling Advocacy Law Alliance staff members stand together indoors in front of a screen that reads “ALA celebrates 40 years of making a difference.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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www.da.org.au
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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WA Public Advocate Pauline Bagdonavicius told a parliamentary committee some guardianship applications are used with “hostile” intent — weaponising the system to control vulnerable people. She also called for reform of “gag laws” blocking transparency. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
ID: A woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a green patterned jacket, sits at a parliamentary hearing table with documents and microphones in front of her. She appears serious and focused. A text overlay reads, “Public Advocate Warns Guardianship Being Weaponised Against Vulnerable People.”
November 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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A man diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease after 65 says the costs has “crippled” his family. Because over 65s can’t access the NDIS, he faces aged-care funding capped at $100k, half the cost of a wheelchair and less than an hour of daily support. www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/910217...
ID An older man with white hair, a beard, and sunglasses sits on a wooden bench outdoors, holding a red walking stick. He wears a light shirt, blue jacket, and jeans. MND patient Neil Dyson says living with the devastating terminal illness is extremely expensive.
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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The NSW Teachers Federation warns that students eligible for support classes are being denied access due to insufficient placements, forcing schools into makeshift solutions. www.nswtf.org.au/news/2025/10...
ID: The image shows a young boy sitting alone on the ground beside a wooden fence, looking off to the side with a pensive or excluded expression. Dry leaves and grass surround him, creating a feeling of neglect or isolation.
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Government changes to the NDIS have triggered significant funding cuts that are leaving disabled Australians trapped in hospital beds long after they’re medically well. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
ID: Emily has MS sits upright in a Perth hospital bed, looking serious and tired. The room contains typical hospital equipment. The setting conveys a sense of confinement and waiting, highlighting the challenges of being stuck in hospital care.
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Summer preparedness: how can we ensure the safety of people living with a disability? www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disa...
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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NDIS knockbacks rising: how to give your application the best chance. www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disa...
ID: A woman stands against a bright yellow background, smiling and giving two thumbs up. The text above her says, “With the support of an independent advocate, I was able to… get help to apply for the NDIS.” A pink label reads, “Independent advocacy only for you,” and the Disability Advocacy logo and website “www.da.org.au” appear at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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THROW BACK THURSDAY.
In 2017 NSW advocacy groups were fighting for survival, and advocates in Birmingham UK had our back through the #StandByMe campaign. health care in regional NSW.
ID: Four smiling disability advocates holding “#StandByMe – Don’t Ditch Disability Advocacy” signs. A banner behind them reads “DIY Advocate.” The group stands indoors at a conference, showing support for NSW advocacy groups in 2017.
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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115 organisations and individuals have urged NSW Parliament to launch an inquiry into a Human Rights Act. The proposed Bill mirrors existing laws in Victoria, ACT, and QLD to better protect dignity, equality, and justice for all NSW residents shorturl.at/JW7cA #HRA4NSW
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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I was able make a disability discrimination complaint with the support of an independent advocate. [ID photo of a young woman with blue and pink hair, wearing a black tank top and resting her chin on her hand. One of her arms has a black prosthetic limb.] #IndependentAdvocacy www.da.org.au
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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With the support of an independent advocate I was able to fight for what I wanted and not be pushed out. www.da.org.au ID: A smiling woman in a wheelchair sits in front of a Disability Advocacy NSW banner.
October 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Guide-dog users in Australia face frequent refusal from Uber and taxi drivers when travelling with their assistance animals. Advocates say this discrimination is “endemic”, with weak enforcement and penalties failing to deter violations. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
ID: Sarah Maculans with a guide dog Sunny standing near a rideshare vehicle, looking frustrated after being refused a ride.
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Mikaila Crotty is frustrated she couldn't spend her own NDIS funding on a cheaper support that she actually wanted and would make her more independent. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
ID: Mikaila Crotty with long dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera. She is wearing a navy blue top and a chunky orange necklace. A blurred kitchen background sits behind her. Text in the top right corner reads, “Choice Taken Away: Rigid NDIS Spending Rules Frustrate Participants.”
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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New WA program aims to improve access to childcare for children with disabilities www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
An Australian-first program is aiming to allow children with complex disabilities to attend childcare. The program also aims to help teach parents how to navigate the different support systems they have at their disposal. The carers behind the program want to see it expanded so more people across the state and the country can access it. ID: Seven-year-old Arlo Malpass plays with his two-year-old brother Marlin, who was born with a rare genetic condition and lives with complex medical needs.
October 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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“Blunt Tool: algorithm to be used for NDIS plans”. NDIS analysis by Rick Morton in The Saturday Paper. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/... ID Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing Mark Butler
October 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Dr Jill Gallagher, CEO of VACCHO, argues that disability support for First Nations people must be culturally safe, holistic and tailored to Aboriginal understandings. She warns mainstream systems are failing, contributing to poverty, exclusion and over-incarceration. nit.com.au/24-09-2025/2...
ID: Dr Jill Gallagher standing at a podium speaking at the National Disability Summit in Melbourne. She has long gray hair tied back, wears glasses and a dark jacket, and stands in front of banners displaying the summit name and sponsor logos.
September 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM