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Speaking up as a disabled young person
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If something feels wrong or unfair, it’s okay to say something.

So, you know something is wrong, but you may be wondering if it’s a big enough problem to speak up about.

The answer is yes!

You have the right to speak up and be listened to—whether it’s about the disability supports you’re getting, how someone is treating you, or anything that makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

These resources will help you recognise when something is wrong and how you can speak up about it.
Illustration of a white disabled young person wearing headphones. Text reads: If I feel unsafe, I should speak up. I have the right to feel safe. I can speak up in many ways. I can speak up by myself, or get help. My community have the right to feel safe.

It’s okay to speak up.

No one should make you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or overlooked—whether that’s at school, at home, with your NDIS supports or anywhere else.

If someone is treating you badly or something is bothering you, it’s important to say something.

Rosie, a disabled young person from Lutruwita/Tasmania, has created an illustration about speaking up.

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Resources to help you speak up
Speaking Up