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.

The Carer Gateway gives you information on planning for the future and for end of life, including different steps and things to think about.

The Carer Gateway has advice on how you can advocate for people that you care for.

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.

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.

The Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) Australia promotes the human rights and freedoms of all people with disability.

The Better Health channel has information on how parents can plan for the future needs of their child if they have a disability.
 

You may be able to get subsidised transport services if you need to travel to get treatment that is not available in your area. Some schemes include accommodation. You can also talk to the hospital or medical centre you go to, because they may have some advice about where to go for transport help.

There are a range of support services and programs for young people, adults and older people offered by the NSW government.

Call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

On the Line is a professional social health organisation that delivers 25 outsourced phone and digital counselling solutions on behalf of our government and commercial funders. We specialise in supporting clients along the mental health continuum, from crisis support to low intensity.