Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be complex, but New South Wales (NSW) offers numerous resources to assist you. This blog post provides key contact numbers and descriptions for advocacy services, government agencies, and health organizations in NSW.
Advocacy Contacts
- Advocacy Alliance NSW: 02 9265 1223
Provides general advocacy support for people with disabilities in NSW. - Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect): 02 8977 8300
Offers support and services for individuals with autism. - Blind Citizens Australia: 02 9370 6222
Advocates for the rights and needs of people who are blind or vision impaired. - Carers NSW: 02 9280 4744
Provides support and resources for carers of people with disabilities. - Disability Advocacy NSW: 02 9265 1188
Offers individual advocacy services to people with disabilities. - Down Syndrome NSW: 02 9841 4444
Supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families. - Family Advocacy: 02 9869 0866
Provides advocacy and information for families of people with disabilities. - Intellectual Disability Rights Service: 02 9318 0144
Offers legal and advocacy support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. - Legal Aid NSW (Disability Advocacy): 02 9219 5000
Provides legal assistance and advocacy for people with disabilities. - Mental Health Advocacy Service: 02 9332 0400
Supports mental health consumers in advocacy and rights protection. - NSW Council for Intellectual Disability: 02 9211 1100
Provides advocacy and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. - NSW Mental Health Commission: 02 8876 1300
Focuses on mental health services and supports in NSW. - Sane Australia (NSW): 1800 187 263
Offers support and information for people affected by mental illness.
Government Contacts
- Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ): 02 9716 2222
Provides support and services related to community welfare and justice. - Office of the Public Guardian (NSW): 02 8688 1500
Supports people who cannot make their own decisions, including those with disabilities. - Public Trustee NSW: 02 9689 6000
Offers trustee and estate management services. - Service NSW (Disability Services): 13 77 88
Provides information and services for people with disabilities. - NSW Companion Card: 1800 227 425
Offers a companion card for people with significant disabilities requiring assistance.
Health Contacts
- Guide Dogs NSW/ACT: 02 9412 9300
Provides guide dogs and mobility services for people with vision impairment. - Mental Health Association NSW: 02 9555 8388
Offers mental health support and advocacy services. - NSW Disability Sports: 02 9757 5836
Supports participation in sports and physical activities for people with disabilities. - Riding for the Disabled NSW: 02 9620 1234
Provides therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.
These resources will help you navigate the NDIS and access the assistance you need in New South Wales.
