Disability Advocacy NSW- Newcastle Head Office

Service Description

Provides advocacy for people with a disability, including mental illness, who have been unfairly treated or wish to challenge NDIS decisions in the Hunter Region. It also provides people who have been severely injured in motor accidents with treatment, rehabilitation and care, as well as support and advocacy through the dispute process. They promote systemic advocacy in relation to avoiding repeated problems for people with disability, students with a disability, legal disadvantage, access to justice services, and legal services delivery to economically and socially disadvantage groups, including those with disability.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Referral form available on website

Service Fees

None

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services Available

Disability Access

Yes. Lift

Organisational Information

Area Served

Hunter New England LHD;Port Macquarie-Hastings; Coffs Harbour; Bathurst; Dubbo; Broken Hill; Parramatta; Blue Mountains

Parent Organisation

Advocacy Law Alliance Inc.

Postal Address

Suite 1, Level 2 Devonshire House

408 King Street

Newcastle West

NSW

2302

Other Information

Facilities Available

Yes, contact for information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Last Updated: 24 April 2024