Fight for the Services You Deserve

Advocacy and Rights Protection

Professional advocacy when others don’t understand young onset dementia.

Navigating complex systems and protecting your rights. 

Fight for the Services You Deserve
Fight for the Services You Deserve

Our Advocacy: 

  • NDIS plan appeals and reviews 
  • Healthcare system navigation 
  • Rights protection and safeguarding 
  • Service provider liaison 
  • Formal complaints and appeals 

Common Issues We Address: 

  • Inappropriate aged care services for young people 
  • Insufficient NDIS funding 
  • Delayed diagnosis or poor treatment 
  • Discrimination in service provision 
  • Rights violations or inadequate care 

Our Approach: 

  • Person centred advocacy guided by your goals 
  • Evidence-based arguments with medical support 
  • Collaborative problem-solving 
  • Ongoing monitoring and support 

Why You Need Advocacy: 

  • Young onset dementia falls between service categories 
  • Most providers don’t understand unique challenges 
  • Systems are complex and intimidating 
  • Professional advocacy levels the playing field 

When to Seek Advocacy: 

  • Services being reduced inappropriately 
  • Discrimination or poor treatment 
  • NDIS plan problems 
  • Healthcare system challenges 

Advocacy Access: 

  • Free community advocacy for all families 
  • NDIS-funded intensive advocacy for participants 
  • No eligibility requirements for basic support 
  • Phone, email, and in-person options 

Results: 

  • Increased NDIS funding for appropriate supports 
  • Access to specialist services 
  • Improved care quality 
  • Better family involvement in decisions 

You deserve age-appropriate, specialist care. 

Access Advocacy Today- Call 1300 865 282

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