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Disability Discrimination Legal Service
Disability Discrimination Legal Service is a specialised service that can help you with disability law and discrimination.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) details the recognised rights of people with disability; you can read the convention on the UN’s website.
Disability rights for young people
In Victoria, Children and Young People with Disability Australia argue for inclusive education and can support you to achieve you and/or your child’s human rights.
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
Universities and other educational institutions must help you if you're a student with disability. A law known as the Disability Standards for Education 2005 protects you. This law is part of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
NDIS Appeals
If you or someone you care for has applied for the NDIS and are seeking a review of the decision made, NDIS Appeals may be able to help you appeal reviewable decisions of the National Disability Insurance Agency through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Support for children with additional needs in early childhood
If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be able to access extra support from early childhood services, childcare and kindergarten.
Sexuality Education, Counselling and Consultancy Agency (SECCA)
SECCA has an accessible online resource, ‘Sexuality, Relationships & Your Rights’ to help you learn about your rights relating to human relationships, sexuality and sexual health. It also gives you information on current legislation for each state and territory.
Job Access
The Job Access website has advice on your rights and responsibilities. This includes how to report abuse and make a complaint if somebody discriminates against you in the workplace.
Inclusive Education
The Victorian Government website provides information and services for families of children living with disability and additional needs.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission outlines the barriers and obstacles that children with disability can face in education and what your rights are.