Our workflow
1.
Eligibility
2.
Consultation
3.
Response
We are an inclusive service
ABOUT US
Rights In Action Incorporated (RIA) is a community-based organisation formed in August
2001 to provide independent advocacy for people with disabilities who reside in Babinda,
Cairns, Yarrabah, Kuranda, Atherton, Mareeba, Malanda & Yungaburra. In 2017, The
Department of Social Services provided additional funding to assist people with National
Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) appeals, including the broader geographical areas of
Charters Towers, Ayr, Ingham, Port Douglas, Mossman and Daintree. RIA prides itself on
delivering a unique face-to-face advocacy service in regional areas of Far North QLD.
OUR ETHOS
Propelling Opportunity and Empowerment.
OUR PURPOSE
Independent professional advocacy for people with disabilities that addresses instances of
discrimination, abuse, neglect and or exploitation as well as breaches of human rights.
OUR VALUES
Implement effective support- decision-making framework and safeguarding choice and
control for people with disabilities.
Empowering the most vulnerable community members with opportunity and social inclusion.
Essential RIA Advocacy Operational Elements Skills Diverse micro skill sets and qualifications that are professionally developed to enhance Advocacy implementation. intake dynamic dispute resolution vulnerable need establishment supported decision making trauma-informed and reflective practice follow through, and follow up. Process A refined prescribed approach, which includes: Documentation Compelling evidence safeguarding people with disabilities human rights and ensuring choice and control. Professional Action Plan A strengths-based and person-centred approach that develops an individualised strategy. Course of Action A timely response that gives resolution, opportunity and empowerment. Outcome Working in the very best interest of the vulnerable. Provide long-term people with disabilities benefits and social inclusion, which enable positive impact for the sector.
Self-Advocacy: is the act of speaking up for yourself, whether in a personal or professional situation. The three main components of self-advocacy are;
1.
Ability or capacity to communicate your interests
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Recognising your own individual needs, interests and human rights
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Understanding how to help yourself; ability to research your rights to understand the choices, resources or available options
Rights in Action assists eligible individuals in navigating complex systems
Our advocates;
- do the research and find the relevant resources
- unpack and explain in easy to understand terms, your human rights as it applies to topics such as:
- National standards
- codes of practice or service guarantees
Free self-advocacy education sessions by Advocates who provide information, share resources, give advice and action outgoing referrals for the person with a disability
Are you eligible?
Cairns Region
4865 to 4873
Townsville Region
4814 - 4818
Cape & Northern Penisula
4874
Mareeba
4880
Atherton
4883
Western Queensland
4800 - 4865