Side by Side First Peoples Advocacy service
The Network’s Side by Side advocacy service provides information, referrals or individual advocacy support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability.
Side by Side advocacy is a culturally safe service where you can talk to our team about issues you might be having around support services, disability discrimination or unfair treatment. An advocate is someone who is by your side to support your voice being heard and to assist in resolving issues.
How we can help
We can assist with:
- Accessing disability support services including the NDIS
- NDIS planning, service delivery and reviews
- Support to help you work through issues with you service provider, government agencies or other services
- Disability discrimination and unfair treatment
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The Disability Network
A big vision by a small group in 2005 as part of the International Day of people with a disability, ATSIDNQ has grown into a network of members with a strong voice. Our members, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a disability, their carers are connecting, sharing and speaking up about issues that matter most to them. From the Gold Coast to the Gulf, Toowoomba to Palm Island, there are many ways the Network is helping members get connected, such as yarning circles, information sharing, a Facebook site and a regular newsletter. The network is supported by Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) which has 30 years experience in community services and many years supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland.
Who can become a member?
Any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with disability, their family and carers are welcome to become members of our Network.
Why become a member?
- Speak on the issues that are impacting our mob with disability
- Connect and have a yarn with other members in a culturally safe space
- Be a part of the collective voice that informs Government on the issues impacting our mob with disability
- Be informed on the changes that are happening in the disability space
- Hear about community events happening across Queensland
- Receive newsletters and updates on Facebook
- Connect with others at one of our yarning circles
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander with disability, or are a family member or carer of someone who is, then you can become a member today. Click here for an instant application.