ACT Government, Guardianship and Power of Attorney

The ACT government website has information on guardianship and power of attorney including required documentation.

ACT Office for Disability

The ACT Office for Disability provides advice to government and the community to help create a more inclusive Canberra for people with disability.

Anti-Discrimination Commission - Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission promotes equal opportunity for all Territorians. This website has information about public education, community engagement and lodging complaints about disability discrimination.

Anti-Discrimination New South Wales

Anti-Discrimination New South Wales seek to eliminate discrimination in New South Wales by resolving enquiries and complaints and raising awareness about discrimination and its impacts.

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations

This website has a list of advocacy groups in your state or territory.

Australian Human Rights Commission

The Australian Human Rights Commission helps protect the rights of people with disability. The Commission has information about laws that stop unfair treatment and how people with disability can get help with legal issues. You can find this information on its website. You can also make a complaint if you think your rights have not been respected. It is free to make a complaint.

Carer Gateway

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

Carer Gateway

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

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 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.

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