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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.

This government website can give you information on the accessibility of places such as museums, galleries and libraries.

If you or someone you care for is a veteran you may be able to access supplies aids and appliances – such as continence products, mobility aids and diabetes supplies – to help manage your health and wellbeing. You must be referred by a GP to access the program.

DeafBlind Victoria run program, events and activates that improve the quality of life for DeafBlind people and increase accessibility to information and resources, encourage social and community participation and provide opportunities to learn new skills such as Braille and Auslan.

Deaf Sports Australia (DSA) is the peak body for deaf sports in Australia. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, DSA can assist you to participate in sport at all levels and compete at designated national and international events.

Deaf Connect Ed provide information for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, studying or just thinking about studying. They work with the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, with the aim of improving educational and employment pathways for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Darwin Community Legal Service is a specialised service that can help you with disability law and discrimination.

This project develops and delivers culturally sensitive and accessible activities and resources for CALD people with disability, their families and carers.

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.

If you are over 5 years’ old and have severe and permanent incontinence you may be able to access an annual payment to help you pay for your continence supplies.