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Supporting families with children of additional needs in Western Australia.

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Advocacy

Find an individual or organisation to help you advocate on behalf of your child in areas such as health, education, disability services (including NDIS), justice and more.

Help to Get Your Voice Heard

DDWA’s specialist advocacy service supports people of all ages who have developmental disability and complex needs to have their voices heard to address and resolve issues in a variety of areas such as health, education, disability services (including NDIS and access to), justice (including guardianship), recreation and housing.

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Advocating for your Child at School

Advocating for your child at school is an ongoing process. You will need to be proactive, knowledgeable and creative in looking for solutions. Building your confidence and knowledge will help you advocate for your child more effectively.

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Legal Aid for Disputes with the NDIS

Legal Aid WA is funded by the Department of Social Services to provide legal advice assistance and representation for individuals, families, support persons and advocacy agencies to provide legal assistance in relation to internal and external review of NDIS issues.

This may include matters such as individuals who wish to become NDIS Participants but have been declined OR NDIS Participants who require a review of decisions made in relation to their NDIS Plan, such as funded supports.

Services may also include telephone or in person advice, assistance with written applications, appeals, letters and documents, negotiations with the NDIA and preparation and representation at AAT case meetings.

For further information, visit the website and/or email Legal Aid’s NDIS Legal Assistance Service or call (08) 9261 6356.

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