People with DisabilitiesMost legal queries dealt with by Legal Aid WA from people with disabilities involve making complaints or dealing with discrimination. Click here to go to the
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Information about the Law index for other topics Legal Aid WA has a TTY number for people with a hearing and speech impairment - 1800 241 216. In addition to the information provided on this web site (and other services offered by Legal Aid WA) further legal and other information for people with disabilities may also be found at the following web sites: People with Disabilities WA (Inc) - Non-government organisation advocating for people with disabilities
Ph: (08) 9386 6477
Freecall: 1800 193 331
Disability Discrimination Unit (DDU) can be found at the Sussex Street Community Law Service web site. DDU is statewide, providing a number of services to those who may suffer discrimination on the grounds of disability.
Ph: (08) 9470 2676
Freecall: 1800 642 791
TTY: (08) 9470 2831
Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre - Non-government organisation whose aim is to promote and safeguard the rights of ethnic people with disabilities and their families.
Phone: (08) 9388 7455 or Freecall: 1800 659 921 Mental Health Law Centre - is a statewide community legal centre specialising in mental health law and their primary service is to provide legal advice and representation to people who are involuntary patients in the mental health system.
Ph: (08) 9328 8266
Government websitesDisability WA - State government department providing a range of services for people with disabilities in WA
Ph: (08) 9426 9200
Freecall: 1800 998 214
TTY: (08) 9426 9315
Equal Opportunity Commission - State government department with information on disability discrimination
Ph: (08) 9216 3900
Freecall: 1800 198 149
TTY: (08) 9216 3936
Guardianship and Administration information can be found at the
Department of the Attorney General web site. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - Commonwealth government department with information on disability discrimination and rights.
Legal content last updated: April 2008
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