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Health Care Card
If you get a payment from the government (eg a Disability Support Pension), you might also get a Health Care Card. This can help you get cheaper medicines and also gives you concessions on things like public transport tickets, taxi fares and your utility bills (eg electricity). You don’t need to apply for a Health Care Card – if you are eligible, you will be sent a card.
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.
Disabled People’s Organisations Australia
The Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) Australia promotes the human rights and freedoms of all people with disability.
Disability rights for young people
In Western Australia, Youth Disability Advocacy Network argue for inclusive education and can support you to achieve you and/or your child’s human rights.
Low Income Health Care Card
If you’re on a low income, this concession card provides cheaper healthcare and some other discounts.
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.
Open Minds – LGBTI support
Open Minds provides mental health and disability support services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
If you have been a carer in the past, you may be able to get this card. It allows you to pay less for medicines and has other concessions. It is for people who are aged between 16 and 25 years, are full-time students and were receiving a Carer Allowance Health Care Card when they turned 16.
LGBTIQA+ Discrimination
Discrimination laws are complex; there are exceptions and exemptions that apply under both state and federal laws, which means that not all unfair treatment will be against the law.
Learning Together – tools to help you get the support you need at school
Learning Together can help you with the support you need at school, including tips on advocacy and your rights.