Northern Territory - Advocacy
Information for Northern Territory residents
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
This website has a list of advocacy groups in your state or territory. Find a disability advocacy organisation in your state or territory on the resource list from the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway has advice on how you can advocate for people that you care for. Learn more about how to advocate effectively for yourself or the person you care for
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. Find tips on how to advocate, or find an advocate in your area on the resource list from the Disability Advocacy Network
Disability Advocacy Services
Disability Advocacy Services provides community advocacy services that you can access in Alice Springs. Find out more about Disability Advocacy Services
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
If you are aged 7 and above, Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan. Find out more about how a Local Area Coordinator may be able to assist you
National Disability Advocacy Program
The program website has a service finder, resources and information on advocacy services across the country that may be able to assist you. Find out more about how the National Disability Advocacy Program can provide you with effective access to disability advocacy Use the Disability Advocacy Finder to find advocates in your area
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. Find out more about NDIS Appeals
NT Government
The NT government has a disability advocacy service that you may be able to access. Find out more about the NT government’s services
People with Disability Australia
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is a national disability rights, advocacy and representative organisation that is made up of, led and governed by people with disability. Find out more about People with Disability Australia
