Rights & Advocacy Information

NDIS Rights:

• Choice and control over your supports and services
• Age-appropriate providers (not aged care)
• Plan reviews when circumstances change
• Appeals process for disagreements

Healthcare Rights:

• Appropriate specialist referrals and treatment
• Involvement in all care decisions
• Second opinions from other specialists
• Dignified treatment regardless of condition

Accommodation Rights:

• Age-appropriate housing options
• Safe, secure environments designed for your needs
• Choice of where and how you live
• Protection from abuse or neglect

Red Flags: When Your Rights Are Violated

• Aged care services offered to people under 65
• NDIS funding cuts without proper assessment
• Exclusion from care planning decisions
• Unsafe living conditions
• Discrimination in employment or services

When to Seek Advocacy

Get Help Immediately:

• Services withdrawn without notice
• Discrimination or inappropriate treatment
• Safety concerns in care settings
• Rights being ignored

Planned Advocacy Support:

• NDIS plan disputes or appeals
• Healthcare system navigation
• Service provider selection

Self-Advocacy Tips

Document Everything:

• Keep records of all communications
• Note dates, times, and people involved
• Save emails and letters

Prepare for Meetings:

• Bring support people
• Write down key points beforehand
• Request written summaries of decisions

Getting Professional Help

The Dementia Foundation Advocacy:

• Free community advocacy for all families
• NDIS-funded intensive advocacy for participants
• Specialist knowledge of young onset dementia rights

Key Contacts:

• The Dementia Foundation Advocacy Support: 1300 865 282
• NDIS Complaints: 1800 035 544
• Elder Abuse Helpline: 1800 353 374
• Emergency: 000

Get Advocacy Support – Call 1300 865 282