Supporting Victorians with disabilities to access their rights
We provide individual advocacy to adults with disabilities living in Metropolitan Melbourne.
DRC provides advocacy support to adults with a disability in the Melbourne Metro area. We accept self referrals, referrals from service providers and support people where permission from the client has been sought.
Please fill out the Referral form below or call us on 9671 3000.
Please note: We do not provide advocacy assistance to people with disabilities under the age of 18. We are not funded to assist adults with a disability from rural and regional areas. To find an advocacy organization in your area CLICK HERE.
What is individual advocacy?
Disability advocacy is acting, speaking or writing to promote, protect or defend the human rights of people with disabilities.
What parts of Victoria do we cover?
DRC Advocacy provides assistance to Victorians living across greater Metropolitan Melbourne.
What does advocacy cost?
Our service is free of charge.
Interpreting and Translation Services are available.
What can we do?
Our Advocates can provide assistance and support on a wide range of issues, for example:
- Accommodation
- Access to premises
- Centrelink
- Disability Services eg home-based support
- Education and employment
- NDIS
- Transport
Do you want support from the Advocacy team?
Phone 9671 3000 Monday to Thursday
Email advocacy@drc.org.au
Or complete the form on the right.
