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What is the Regional Ethnic Disability Advocacy Program?
The Program provides support to people with a disability and their families, who are from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
This support aims to assist them to assert their rights as valued members of society and to
participate in making decisions about their lives.
The way in which the Program’s aims are met
Include:
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Supporting people with a disability from CALD communities
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Supporting families and carers from CALD communities
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Assisting disability service providers to meet the individual needs of people from CALD communities
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Providing information and community education about disability support services
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Assisting disability support services to provide better quality services to people from CALD communities
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Assisting government to address CALD issues in planning, developing and monitoring the provision of disability support
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Supporting CALD communities to identify and develop opportunities for greater inclusion and participation by all members of their Community.
What Areas Does the Program Cover and When Does it Run?
The Regional Ethnic Disability Advocacy Program covers the municipalities of Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Hobsons Bay, Wyndham and Melbourne.
How Can I Find Out Information About the Program?
For appointment times, arranging home visits, or further information, please contact:
Regional Ethnic Disability Advocate
MRC North West
45 Main Road West, St Albans, 3021
Ph: 9367 6044
Mob: 0431 478 258
Fax: 9367 4344
Email: mrcnw@mrcnorthwest.org.au
