About our funding

MDAA is a free advocacy service funded through government programs.

What this means for you

It’s completely FREE.

No cost. No catch. Just support when you need it. If you want to know more, see below or get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.

Australian Government

National Disability Advocacy Program

This program funds disability advocacy to help people with disability protect their rights, understand options, and deal with issues such as services, complaints, Centrelink, education, housing, and access to support.

Read about NDAP
Australian Government

NDIS Appeals Program

This program funds support for people seeking an external review of most NDIA decisions through the Administrative Review Tribunal.

Read about NDIS Appeals funding
NSW Government

Disability Advocacy Futures Program

The Disability Advocacy Futures Program is delivered through the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and supports advocacy to help people with disability access NSW Government funded and delivered services.

Read about DAFP
NSW Government

Education advocacy support

The NSW Department of Education has partnered with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to fund advocacy service providers to support students with disability and their families under the Disability Advocacy Futures Program.

Read about education advocacy support