At MDAA Inc. we provide a range of advocacy services and projects for ALL people in NSW, who have a disability and their families and carers, with a particular focus on those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) / non-English speaking(NES) background with disability, and service providers in NSW.
Assists people to stand up for their rights, for example, when people have problems with housing, immigration, school, work and disability services.
Works towards positive change in policies, procedures, practices and service delivery in government and non-government agencies.
Advocacy Development
Offers community information days, training and information sessions for people from CALD/NESB with disability and their families and carers.
Provides support for NDIS participants to understand and implement their NDIS Plan. MDAA’s Support Coordinators provide person-centered and rights based approach to assist NDIS Participants to gain confidence and capacity to exercise genuine choice and control.
Capacity Building Project
We provide a range of activities and projects you can access through your NDIS funding. Currently, our Peer Group meet every Tuesday from 10am-2pm and participate in a number of community engagement and capacity building activities.
NDIS Appeals and Reviews
MDAA’s NDIS Appeals and Reviews Officers can support you throughout the internal review of your plan or to appeal an external review decision, through the Administrative and Appeals Tribunal (AAT)
Referrals
Intake Lines 9891 6400 or 1800 629 072.
No age limit
Consumer consent
Consumer name, contact number, and issue
Do not need to be on Disability Support Pension
No age limit
Consumer consent
Consumer name, contact number, and issue
Do not need to be on Disability Support Pension