Advocacy Organisations
Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)
DARU is a statewide service established to resource the disability advocacy sector in Victoria
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS)
Established in 2006 and funded by the State Government, YDAS is the only disability advocacy service in Australia (and possibly the world) which exists specifically to represent and work on issues of concern to YOUNG people with disabilities.
Office of the Public Advocate (OPA)
Office of the Public Advocate is an independent statutory body established by the Victorian State Government. OPA works to protect and promote the interests, rights and dignity of people with a disability.
Association for Children with a Disability
Assists families of children (aged 0-18) with a disability with information, support and advocacy.