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Right to be Heard:
NDIS information and education hub, created by and for disabled young people

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Disabled young person Family member or carer NDIS service provider
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NDIS Right to be
Heard Project

NDIS participants can face multiple barriers when raising concerns about their supports and services. Disabled young people face additional and unique barriers.

We created Right to Be Heard to address these barriers.
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Disabled young people

Learn about your rights, how to speak up, and make sure you are being treated fairly.
This image celebrates Disability Pride by showing a diverse group of disabled people confidently expressing their identities. The group includes individuals with various disabilities—some using wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, walkers, or accompanied by a guide dog. They are all smiling and holding signs with empowering messages like “Disabled and Proud,” “Chronic & Iconic,” and “Disability Pride.”

Families and carers

Empower disabled young people to speak up, raise concerns, and uphold their rights and safety.
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Service providers

Resources for NDIS services providers and any organisations who work with disabled young people.
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Trusted adults

Learn how you can use this hub with a disabled young person you support.
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Stay safe

Call 000 if you are in danger now. If someone is hurting you or you feel unsafe, tell someone you trust as soon as you can.

You can also contact Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800 or chat to them on the Kids Helpline website. They provide free support to people who are 25 years old or younger. No problem is too big or too small.

Kids Helpline has also created a guide to staying safe when leaving right away isn’t an option.
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Disabled young people’s stories

Disabled young people co‑designed this website. Over 30 disabled young people across Australia have been involved in the development of this website and its content.

Check out their stories, tips, and advice on how to speak up and raise concerns with service providers and supports.

Find out more

Looking for the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS)?

Go to YDAS website
This image celebrates Disability Pride by showing a diverse group of disabled people confidently expressing their identities. The group includes individuals with various disabilities—some using wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, walkers, or accompanied by a guide dog. They are all smiling and holding signs with empowering messages like “Disabled and Proud,” “Chronic & Iconic,” and “Disability Pride.”