Disability Advocate – Identified Position
Core
Provide advocacy, support, and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to help them understand rights, navigate systems, and achieve fair outcomes.
Role type
Disability advocate (community services)
Builds
Advocacy outcomes and access to support services for Indigenous communities
Domain
Social work / Disability services / Indigenous community engagement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Advocacy, case management, community engagement, cultural competency (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures), system navigation (NDIS), relationship building
Preferred skills
Experience in social work, health, allied health, or counselling
Technologies
NDIS framework
Responsibilities
Support clients to understand rights and available options; Assist people to navigate services and systems including the NDIS; Advocate for individuals experiencing abuse, neglect, discrimination or barriers to support; Build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations; Represent ADA Australia at community events, workshops and forums; Identify opportunities to improve inclusion and advocacy outcomes
Seniority
Mid-level IC