IDRS
Service Description
A specialist legal advocacy service for people with intellectual disability. Assists to protect and advance their rights, providing support for legal matters, including court appearances, legal advice and arrests. NDIS support is available with an advocate and case management. Advocacy for improvement to laws and policies affecting people with intellectual disability and support for professionals and service providers with information regarding rights and needs of people with intellectual disability.
Alternate Names: Intellectual Disability Rights Service & Criminal Justice Support Network
02 9265 6350 (Legal Help General Line), 02 9265 6300, 1300 665 908 (Justice Advocacy Service)
Facebook @IntellectualDisabilityRightsService
Suite 204, 370 Pitt Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri: 9am-5pm (Office); Mon to Fri: 9am-10pm 1300 665 908 (Criminal Justice Support Network)
Accessibility
Referral System
Self referral or anyone requiring assistance for another person
Service Fees
No
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services available on 131 450
Disability Access
Yes. ground level
Organisational Information
Area Served
NSW
Parent Organisation
Criminal Justice Support Network
Postal Address
PO Box 3347
Redfern
NSW
2016
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes
Other Contacts
https://www.linkedin.com/company/idrs_makingrightsreal/
Last Updated: 21 November 2024