Disabled young people
A website by and for disabled young people.
Learn about your rights, how to speak up, and make sure you are being treated fairly.
What is Right to be Heard?
In this video, disabled young people share what the Right to be Heard website is and how it can help you speak up and be heard.
Everyone has a right to be safe. Sometimes disabled young people are not treated fairly, including by NDIS supports and services.
That’s why it’s important to understand your rights, know the signs that something is wrong, and feel confident to raise concerns.
On this website, you will find information and resources for disabled young people, to help you speak up and make sure you are treated fairly.
Topics and resources
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Learn about your rights as a disabled young person.
Your rights
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Here’s what to do if something doesn’t feel right with your disability supports.
Something is wrong
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Find out how to speak up about a problem with your NDIS supports.
Take action
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Learn how to make a complaint about your NDIS supports or services.
Make a complaint
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Here are some ways to look after yourself when things feel tough.
Look after yourself
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Hear from other disabled young people.
Disabled young people's stories
Co-created by disabled young people
Disabled young people co‑designed and co‑created this website. Over 30 disabled young people across Australia have been involved in the development of this website and its content.
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.
Disabled young people share stories about their own experiences throughout this website.
If you feel uncomfortable or these stories remind you of your own experiences, and you need to talk to someone, contact Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800 or chat to them via their website.
Kids Helpline website