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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 South Australia, Purple Orange 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.
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.
Our Voice SA
Our Voice SA can help you learn how to advocate for yourself, understand your rights and develop decision making skills through workshops and peer networks.
Enabled Youth Disability Network (EYDN)
The EYDN can provide young people with opportunities to have a voice, learn new skills and grow in confidence.
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.
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.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission promotes disability rights to build a more accessible and inclusive society. The Commission has a guide to the laws that protect all people from discrimination and information on access to justice for people with disability that you can access on their website. You can also make a human rights complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. The complaints process is free.