Independent Advocacy for people with disabilities.
Propelling Opportunity & Self Empowerment.
How Can Rights In Action Help You?
Uphold the rights of persons with disability and assisting people with NDIS planning and internal reviews (including self-advocacy & information and referral to local service)
Addressing barriers and discrimination, advocating for change to legislation, policy and practices.
Assisting people with disability who have experience violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation to write their submission who live in Atherton, Babinda, Cairns – North, Cairns – South, Kuranda, Malanda – Yungaburra, Tablelands and Yarrabah. Also finding communication supports such as interpreters, and access supports such as legal, financial services and counselling.
Addressing issues that arise with the NDIS and supporting people who seek external review of NDIA decisions through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Provides information and support to those people, groups and agencies who share RIA’s vision for people with a disability and who are involved in, or have the potential to become involved in, supporting people with disabilities through informal advocacy.
The information, linkages and capacity building program (ILC) are a federally funded program that is developing self-advocacy resources for the community. This program will develop a range of resources to be delivered in face-to-face workshops in the community and through digital webinars.
The Young Leaders Program, part of CYDA 's broader initiative, focuses on building leadership and advocacy skills among young people with disabilities in regional and rural areas. In collaboration with Rights in Action, the program offers face-to-face engagement, empowering participants to challenge discrimination and embrace leadership roles. It welcomes young people with various disabilities, fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and a strong sense of community.
What Is Advocacy?
Provides independent advocacy for people with disabilities to uphold their human rights and to address instances of discrimination, abuse, neglect and exploitation
How It All Works
A step by step process is listed below
Fill Out Our Form
Complete our online form to the best of your knowledge. All information provided is confidential.
Contact & Assess
Our trained professionals review your situation and will contact you via the details you provide to find your best options.
Support Identified
Depending on your situation, our trained professionals may assist you.
Some Of Our Testimonials
“Thanks for being professional to work with – your expertise in QCAT and NDIS has made this a smooth transition for our client” I began to understand my emotional difficulties and with the support they provided. I highly recommend it!"
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Mareeba Community Housing Company
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*Please note that this form is for general inquires only and is for NOT for advocacy issues. If you require advocacy assistance please go to our referral form.
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Address: 2/192 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, QLD
Mail: PO Box 1041N, Cairns North, QLD 4870
Telephone: 07 4031 7377
Facsimile: 07 4031 7383
Email: [email protected]
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Address: 1, 1-3 Barlow Street, South Townsville, QLD
Mail: PO Box 3065, Hermit Park QLD 4812
Telephone:07 4725 2505
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