What Is The Mental Health Program?
At Rights in Action (RIA), we are dedicated to representing and advocating for individuals aged 18 years and over who are experiencing severe mental illness, whether persistent or episodic. Priority is given to consumers who do not hold an NDIS package.
The Service Type: Individual Advocacy.
The Service Model: One-to-One Support (Face-to-Face and Online).
Our Services Include:
Mental Health Review Tribunal Advice
Providing guidance and support for tribunal processes.
Support at Mental Health Review Tribunal Hearings
Assisting individuals during tribunal hearings.
Mental Health Court Advice/Representation
Offering legal advice and representation in mental health courts.
Advice for Disability Support Pension Applications
Helping individuals navigate applications for disability support pensions.
Advice for NDIS Access
Assisting with NDIS access and applications.
Referrals
Connecting individuals to additional services and resources.
Human Rights Education
Educating individuals about their human rights.
Human Rights Complaints
Supporting the filing and handling of human rights complaints.
Housing Applications
Offering guidance on housing applications.
Why Choose RIA?
Rights in Action has a long-standing commitment to the North Queensland community. Our mission is to empower individuals with severe mental illness by ensuring they have access to the support and resources they need.
We Believe In:
- Individual Empowerment: Educating and equipping individuals to advocate for themselves.
- Holistic Support: Offering comprehensive services that address various aspects of mental health and well-being.
- Community Engagement:Working closely with local communities to identify and address their unique needs.
- Professional Expertise: Providing access to experienced advocates and legal representatives who are dedicated to supporting our clients.
What Is Included?
Our services are available on a short-term or issue-specific basis.
- Work with the individual experiencing a mental illness to provide one-to-one advocacy support.
- Develop a plan of action (sometimes called an individual advocacy support plan), in partnership with the individual, that outlines a defined advocacy plan and desired outcomes.
- Educate the individual about their rights and build their capacity to advocate on their own behalf.
- Speak, act, or write on behalf of the individual to represent their rights and interests, addressing instances of discrimination, abuse, and/or neglect to improve their welfare.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to help and support you every step of the way. To learn more about our services or to get involved or contact us directly.
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CAIRNS
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]
TOWNSVILLE
Address: 1, 1-3 Barlow Street, South Townsville, QLD
Mail: PO Box 3065, Hermit Park QLD 4812
Telephone: 07 4725 2505
Email: [email protected]
OUR OPENING TIMES
Monday to Friday 9am –4:30pm