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Disability Advocacy Network Australia
The Disability Advocacy Network Australia website has information about advocating for yourself or someone you care for, and a list of advocate services in each state and territory.
Queensland Government, Guardianship and Power of Attorney
The Queensland government website has information on guardianship and power of attorney including required documentation.
ARROS PLACE
ARROS PLACE is a project supporting young people with an intellectual disability to identify and start working towards their goals around employment, community participation and advocacy.
Advance Care Planning Australia
Advance care planning involves appointing someone else to make decisions if your condition gets worse and writing down what you want in future treatment.
This is known as an advance care directive.
MoneySmart
A will lets others know what you would like to happen if you pass away. The MoneySmart website has information about how to make a legal will in Australia.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
If you are a carer, you might need to plan for when you can no longer have a carer role. Carers Australia has advice on succession planning and the NDIS.
The NDIS also recognises that sometimes a guardian or nominee will need to make decisions for an NDIS participant.
My lived iD
My Lived iD is a hub for people with intellectual disabilities, their families, carers and health professionals. The hub provides resources and information to meet the needs of people with intellectual disability.
Make Decisions Real
This program is co-designed and led by people with an intellectual disability. It will help people with an intellectual disability and their supporters learn about supported decision making.
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway has advice on how you can advocate for people that you care for.
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway gives you information on planning for the future and for end of life, including different steps and things to think about.