Speaking up for someone
People with intellectual disability have the right to be treated fairly and with respect. They also have the ability to make choices. As a carer often you are required to speak up for someone who may not be able to speak for themselves.
If someone is discriminating against you or the person you care for, there is information and support available. The Carer Gateway has help and advice to assist you.Â
The Disability Gateway has a range of safety support services available for you or the person you care for.
Inclusion Australia has a range of courses, information and resources about:
Speaking up for yourself
Caring for a person with intellectual disability can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming, especially when it comes to legal matters, such as:
- Decision-making for the person you care for
- The health of the person you care for
- Your obligations and rights as a carer.
The Carer Gateway has information, resources and courses to help carers better understand their rights and the right of their person they care for.
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I am a person with intellectual disability
My rights
Information and resources about rights for people with intellectual disability can be accessed here.
Advocacy
There are advocacy organisations that can help advocate for you, legal services to help you with legal advice and information and resources to help plan for the future.
A range of information and resources can be accessed here.
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I am a health care professional
My rights
Information and resources about rights for health professionals of people with intellectual disability can be accessed here.
Advocacy
There are advocacy organisations that can help advocate for you, legal services to help you with legal advice and information and resources to help plan for the future.
A range of information and resources can be accessed here.
