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Resources to support your self-advocacy

Explore guides, tools, and information designed to help you understand your rights and advocate for yourself.

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Easy Read guides

Understanding your rights and self-advocacy

Simple, clear guides designed for people with disability. Learn about your human rights, how to speak up, and how to get support.

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Multiple languages

Resources in your language

VoiceAbility provides self-advocacy materials in Arabic, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and Dari to ensure everyone can access the support they need.

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In-depth guides

Self-advocacy guides and factsheets

Explore comprehensive guides on knowing your rights, speaking up, planning your support, and making decisions that affect your life.

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Know your rights

Learn about disability rights, discrimination laws, and how to protect yourself in different situations.

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Speaking up

Develop skills to express your views, ask questions, and communicate what matters to you clearly.

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Planning support

Understand how to plan your support needs and work with others to create goals that work for you.

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Making decisions

Gain confidence in making choices about your life, getting information, and understanding your options.

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Asking for help

Learn when and how to ask for support, who to reach out to, and what to do if you're not heard.

NDIS support

Navigate the NDIS with confidence

VoiceAbility provides step-by-step guides and planning tools to help you understand your rights and access the support you need through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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NDIS planning guides

Understand eligibility, planning meetings, and how to make the most of your plan.

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Budget and funding tools

Learn how to manage your plan budget and understand what services you can access.

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Plan review templates

Prepare for plan reviews with checklists and templates to track your progress and goals.

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Participant rights factsheets

Know your rights as an NDIS participant and what to do if issues arise.

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Support coordination resources

Learn about support coordination roles and how they can help you access your plan.

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Appeals and complaints guide

Understand your options if you disagree with a decision or want to make a complaint.

Video learning

Learn through video resources

Watch short videos covering self-advocacy skills, human rights, and NDIS navigation. Accessible format designed for people with disability.

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Get in touch with VoiceAbility. We're here to help you find the right resources or support for your self-advocacy journey.

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