Employment Advocacy helps people with disability address employment issues and understand their rights
About Employment Advocacy
Making decisions about work can be hard.
It can be even harder for people with disability. Sometimes, it is helpful to have support.
We can support you with:
• Thinking about different types of work
• Your rights in the workplace
• Planning your work goals
• Making decisions about work.
We can not help you to find a job. We may be able to help you connect with the right supports to find a job.
You do not have to pay for this support.
You do not need an NDIS plan for this support.
The Supported Employment Project
The Supported Employment Advocacy Project is about informed employment choices, and access to individual advocacy.
The project will help people with high support needs to make informed decisions about employment.
The Project runs until June 2027 and is funded by the Commonwealth Government the through Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Grant Program.
The Supported Employment Advocacy Project is about informed employment choices, and access to individual advocacy.
The project will help people with high support needs to make informed decisions about employment.
The Project runs until June 2027 and is funded by the Commonwealth Government the through Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Grant Program.
Side By Side Advocacy is providing individual employment advocacy for people in New South Wales.
There is a partner organisation providing individual employment advocacy where ever you live in Australia.
For more information about the Supported Employment Advocacy Project your can visit the Inclusion Australia website. For resources to support employment pathways for people with intellectual disability you can visit the Everyone Can Work website.
VALiD is the partner organisation for people living in Victoria.
ADA Australia is the partner organisation for people living in Queensland.
Speak Out Tasmania is the partner organsation for people living in Tasmania.
Advocacy for Disability and Inclusion is the partner organisation for people living in South Australia
Sussex Street Community Law is the partner organisation for people living in Western Australia.
Disability Advocacy Service is the partner organisation for people living in the Northern Territory.
Advocacy for Inclusion is the partner organisation for people living in the ACT.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will have one advocate as your main contact point. They will:
• listen to you to find out what the problem is
• find out what you want to do
What happens next will depend on what you need and want.
The advocate may give you advice, referrals and information to help you solve the problem yourself. If you cannot solve the problem yourself, they may advocate on your behalf. They can also include your family members and allies if that is what you want. There are lots of different ways this can happen.
Some ways an advocate may assist include:
• help you to understand your options
• writing letters and emails
• attending meetings with you or on your behalf
Advocacy will focus on what you need and want. This means the advocate will:
• ask your permission and obtain consent before taking any action
• strive to support your decisions and choices
• keep your records private and confidential.
No.
Side By Side Advocacy is funded to provide employment advocacy as part of the Supported Employment Advocacy Project.
This means that you do not need:
- to pay for the advocacy support you get from us, or
- use your NDIS plan for the support you get from us.
Employment advocacy is available nationally as part of the Supported Employment Advocacy Project.
Side By Side Advocacy is is funded to offer individual advocacy support to people who live or work anywhere in New South Wales.
If you live in a different state or territory, we can help you get in touch with the advocacy organisation where you live or work. Find the advocacy organisation in your state or territory.
Please contact us if you or someone you know needs assistance with any advocacy issues.
Phone: (02) 9808 5500
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