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
Our website has lots of useful information and tips to help you speak up and raise concerns about your NDIS supports. Click on a section below to begin. You will find more pages and information within each section. You can also navigate to each page using the top menu.
Topics include:
Anna, a CALD young person who is blind, speaking directly to the camera in front of a colourful mural.
Disabled young people’s stories
Learn from other disabled young people who share their experiences, tips, and advice on how to speak up and raise concerns with NDIS service providers and supports.
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