The Role of Advocacy Organisations – Advocacy NDIS 101

Guaranteeing everybody’s voice is heard is a key tenant of the NDIS. As person-centred providers, we believe like many that clients need a voice when it comes to care, and advocacy is the crucial first step in helping clients fully participate in society and exercise their rights. 

Advocacy NDIS organisations stand out in the disability sector, as they work with their clients to truly hear their needs and provide social, emotional and physical personalised care. Empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve community inclusivity, access services, attend events and gain meaningful employment is a focus area. . 

Let’s take a deep dive into the role of advocacy organisations, including the benefits of partnering with one and how they’re tackling challenges in NDIS advocacy.

Empowering Individuals Through NDIS Advocacy

Each day, thousands of NDIS employees work around the clock to deliver the NDIS commitment to delivering high-quality care. A huge part of this comes from the NDIS’ focus on listening to participants through surveys and quality assessments to ensure continued improvement. 

Empowerment through advocacy is achieved when the thoughts and feelings of those served by the NDIS are heard and actioned. Advocacy initiatives within the NDIS make it easy for clients to raise issues, access new services, integrate with society and interact with the community.

A disability, mental health condition or medical condition should never prevent anyone from enjoying everything society has to offer. That’s why we make accessing appointments, joining events, meeting others, finding supportive networks and going to community events easier for everyone.

What is an Advocacy Organisation?

Giving control and agency back to individuals with disabilities is at the heart of what NDIS advocacy organisations do. We provide information and resources, help them get back into the community and doing what they love. 

Advocacy agencies equip clients with the skills and support they need to make decisions over their lives. They can take control of appointments, find employment, attend events and more with the help of their chosen organisation. Loved ones are also supported by professional advocacy providers, and a holistic approach is often used to improve the wellbeing of everyone. 

Our advocacy-forward initiatives help you get your foot in the door with the local Melbourne community. Get regular work, find a new hobby, join an extensive program of social events, live in a house with a daily event calendar of new things to try or give a new gym class a go – Yarra House can help you do it all and more.

The Benefits of Partnering with an Advocacy Organisation

• Expertise: Access detailed knowledge, tailored advice and personalised resources. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to navigate the NDIS for the first time or if you’ve been receiving support for years – an advocacy organisation can provide guidance and support specific to your needs.
• Empowerment: Gain greater control over your life and decision-making processes..
• Connections: Join a community of like-minded individuals who understand your struggles and can provide support.
• Access to Services: Access employment support, transport assistance, and social events all in one place.

These are just some benefits of choosing an advocacy-first care agency. You’ll get the peace of mind that comes with attentive, person-centred care and tailored support for all of your needs.

NDIS Advocacy Organisation – Role & Purpose

The National Disability Advocacy Program is the Australian Government’s initiative for protecting NDIS participants’ human rights. It ensures each client’s needs are heard and met.

An NDIS advocacy organisation aims to empower individuals with disability by promoting self-advocacy and providing support, information and resources to navigate the NDIS.

The role of an advocacy organisation is to act as a voice for individuals with a disability, ensuring their needs are met, their rights are protected, and they have access to necessary services.

Each client is assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure completely personalised care. You can access as few or as many services as you need without any of the pressure of receiving support through a traditional care agency.

Addressing Challenges in NDIS Advocacy

Here are the challenges faced by the NDIS

• Safeguards need to be in place for consumers – organisations can address this by promoting self-advocacy and creating a safe environment for clients.
• Complex processes – advocacy organisations can help clients navigate the NDIS by providing information, resources and support.
• Limited access to services – advocacy organisations can assist individuals in accessing the services they require by advocating on their behalf and ensuring equal access for all participants.

We’re passionate about high-quality NDIS care, and believe in a person-centred, holistic approach. This means we help you exercise complete agency over your life, prioritising independence and dignity in all aspects of your care.

Additional support available include:

• Assistance with daily living tasks. Shopping, continence care, personal care and more. 
• Providing social support and companionship
• Assisting with employment opportunities and skill development.
• Offering transport services to attend medical appointments, explore community events or run errands.

Making sure individuals with disabilities have a voice and can access the communities and services they want to be a part of is important to advocacy-forward organisations. It’s through providing tailored support and meaningful services that get individuals connected with the hobbies, events and appointments they want to attend that helps improve quality of life. 

If you’re ready to see how Yarra House advocates for all aspects of your NDIS care, give us a call.