Coffs Harbour Office - Disability Advocacy NSW Inc

Coffs Harbour Office - Suite 2, 79 West High Street - Ph: 0266 511159, Email - [mailto:robert.manwaring@da.gov.au robert.manwaring@da.gov.au] 

Fax: 4927 0114 Newcastle relay, Ph 1300 565 085 (local call cost to Newcastle Office) 

Web Address: www.da.org.au

We provide advocacy support for persons with a disability, either by directly advocating on behalf

of a person or providing advice and support so that a person can advocate for themselves - 

* dealing with a landlord

* support when going to court

* support in dealing with legal issues

* negotiating a better deal from a government department - Federal/State/Local levels of governments

* dealing with guardianship and financial management orders

'''* dealing with problems at work, school. TAFE or uni etc.'''

Linking a person with other relevant services - 

* helping a person get legal advice from a solicitor or help from a financial councilor

Support an individual to deal with disability discrimination or making a complaint against a service provider

* discrimination complaint to the Anti-Discrimination Board

* complaining about poor treatment by a service

Head office, Hunter - Newcastle Ph: 1300 365 085, New England - Tamworth Ph: 026766 4588 

Mid North Coast - Port Macquarie Ph: 0265 841752, Taree: 0265 526936