Support
System Navigation
Navigating support systems can be overwhelming and no one should have to do it alone.
We walk alongside young people and families to map out services, programs, funding options and supports that fit their needs and goals.
We help with:
- Understanding available services and eligibility
- Connecting with disability, youth, employment, wellbeing and training supports
- Coordinating conversations between school, NDIS, providers and employers
- Planning clear next steps and realistic timelines
Key service links
Find out more
Youth Allowance
Eligibility, payment rates and how to apply for Youth Allowance while you study or look for work.
NDIS eligibility & SLES
Understand NDIS access requirements and how School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) can assist your transition.
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Mental health, counselling and vocational support for young people aged 12-25 across Australia.
National Disability Advocacy and Youth Advocacy Providers
Find advocacy providers by state
StateOrganisationAdvocacy typesPhoneNDAP
ACTACT Disability Aged & Carer Advocacy Service Inc. (ADACAS)Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Health & mental health, Housing, Complaints, Restrictive practices, Advocacy support & decision-making(02) 6242 5060Yes
ACTAdvocacy for Inclusion Inc.Intellectual disability advocacy, Education, NDIS, Housing, Service access & complaints, Disability rights, Advocacy support & decision-making, Restrictive practices(02) 6257 4005Yes
NSWAdvocacy Law Alliance Inc. (Disability Advocacy NSW)Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Complaints, Service access & complaints1300 365 085Yes
NSWIllawarra Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Complaints(02) 4221 7266Yes
NSWIntellectual Disability Rights Service Inc.Intellectual disability advocacy, Education, NDIS, Advocacy support & decision-making, Restrictive practices, Disability rights, Legal & justice(02) 9318 0144Yes
NSWMulticultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW Inc.Disability advocacy for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Disability rights(02) 9891 6400Yes
NSWNewell Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Service access & complaints(02) 6622 6199Yes
NSWPeople With Disability Australia Inc.Individual and systemic disability advocacy, NDIS, Education, Disability rights, Systemic reform1800 422 015Yes
NSWRegional Disability Advocacy Service LtdDisability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Complaints(02) 6622 6030Yes
NSWSelf Advocacy SydneyAdvocacy support & decision-making, Education, Service access & complaints, Intellectual disability advocacy(02) 9573 2229Yes
NSWSide By Side Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Complaints(02) 6651 3711Yes
NSWSpinal Cord Injuries AustraliaAdvocacy for people with spinal cord injury, NDIS, Health & mental health, Housing, Equipment access, Disability rights(02) 9662 1771Yes
NSWSydney Region Aboriginal CorporationAboriginal advocacy, NDIS, Housing, Health & mental health, Legal & justice, Disability rights(02) 9319 0288Yes
NSWSynapseBrain injury advocacy, NDIS, Education, Legal & justice, Housing, Disability rights1800 673 074Yes
NSWFamily Advocacy (The Institute for Family Advocacy & Leadership Development Association Inc.)Intellectual disability advocacy, Education, NDIS, Child protection, Restrictive practices(02) 9869 7755Yes
NTDarwin Community Legal Service Inc.Legal & justice, Disability rights, Housing, Family & community safety, NDIS(08) 8982 1111Yes
NTDisability Advocacy Service Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health(08) 8982 1111Yes
NTNgaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Aboriginal CorporationAboriginal advocacy, NDIS, Housing, Health & mental health, Family & community safety(08) 8950 6255Yes
QLDAged and Disability Advocacy AustraliaDisability and aged-care advocacy, NDIS, Health & mental health, Housing, Restrictive practices, Complaints1800 818 338Yes
QLDMackay Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Service access & complaints(07) 4951 2111Yes
QLDPeople With Disability Australia Inc.Individual and systemic disability advocacy, NDIS, Education, Disability rights, Systemic reform1800 422 015Yes
QLDQueensland Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Legal & justice(07) 3844 4200Yes
QLDRights In Action Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Restrictive practices(07) 3354 6000Yes
QLDSpeaking Up For You Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Complaints(07) 3255 1244Yes
QLDTASC National LtdDisability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health1800 643 787Yes
SAAdvocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Complaints(08) 8340 4450Yes
SABrain Injury Network of South Australia Inc.Brain injury advocacy, NDIS, Health & mental health, Housing, Legal & justice(08) 8212 2255Yes
SADisability Advocacy and Complaints Service of South Australia Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Complaints(08) 7122 6030Yes
TASSpeak Out Association of Tasmania Inc.Advocacy support & decision-making, Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Service access & complaints(03) 6224 2240Yes
VICAction for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation Inc.Housing, NDIS, Disability rights(03) 9274 9800Yes
VICAction on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc.Disability advocacy for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, NDIS, Education, Housing, Disability rights(03) 9383 4000Yes
VICDisability Justice Australia Inc.Legal & justice, Restrictive practices, Disability rights(03) 8319 0190Yes
VICGrampians disAbility Advocacy Association Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Service access & complaints(03) 5382 3933Yes
VICMelbourne East Disability Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing(03) 9877 5516Yes
VICRegional Disability Advocacy Service LtdDisability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Health & mental health, Complaints(02) 6622 6030Yes
VICRights Information and Advocacy Centre Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing(03) 5222 5499Yes
VICSouthern Disability Advocacy Inc.Disability rights, NDIS, Education, Housing, Complaints(03) 9555 8555Yes
VICVictorian Mental Illness Awareness Council Inc.Health & mental health, NDIS, Disability rights, Systemic reform(03) 9380 3900Yes
VICVillamanta Disability Rights Legal Service Inc.Legal & justice, Disability rights, Restrictive practices(03) 8329 1680Yes
WACatholic Archdiocese of Perth (Personal Advocacy Service)Advocacy support & decision-making, Disability rights(08) 9325 6644Yes
WASussex Street Community Law Service Inc.Legal & justice, Disability rights, Housing(08) 6253 9500Yes
WAUnitingCare WestDisability advocacy, Housing, Family support, Service access & complaints(08) 9220 1288Yes
NationalChildren and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)Advocacy types to be confirmed(03) 9417 1025—