Need more information or advice? See what disability resources and organisations are out there to help you.
From NDIS to acquired brain injury specialists and local disability advocacy services.
Disability-related organisations
NDIS – National Disability Insurance Scheme website
FACS – NSW Department of Family & Community Services website
Ombudsman NSW – The NSW Ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog
Home in Place – Home in Place provides housing products for disadvantaged people who have difficulties sourcing adequate and affordable accommodation in the private market
Synapse – Understands what it means to be affected by a Brain Disorder. They can help reconnect lives
Brain Injury Australia – Founded in 1986, Brain Injury Australia facilitates the social and economic participation of all Australians living with brain injury
Children's Guardian – An independent statutory authority in NSW Government. They protect children in NSW by promoting and regulating quality, child-safe organisations and services.
Advocacy organisations
Disability Advocacy NSW – DA believes that people with a disability have the same rights (and responsibilities) as people who don’t have a disability.
Forward – Supports people of all ages with spinal or other health conditions to be independent.
Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) – A specialist legal advocacy service for people with intellectual disabilities in New South Wales.
Deaf, hearing loss and speech support
If you're deaf, have hearing loss or have difficulty speaking, the National Relay Service can help you contact us. You can reach them via the following 24-hour relay call numbers:
TTY/voice calls: 133 677
Speak and Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767
Website: www.relayservice.gov.au
Meet our people
Our people are pretty special. With genuine compassion and respect for participants in our care, they’re what sets our disability organisation, I Am Here, apart from other registered NDIS providers.