What do we do?
North East Citizen Advocacy (NECA) is a community based not-for-profit advocacy program in the North East of Melbourne. The program seeks to uphold the rights and interests of adults with an intellectual disability on a one-to-one basis by addressing instances of discrimination, abuse and neglect.
What do we do?
North East Citizen Advocacy (NECA) is a community based not-for-profit advocacy program in the North East of Melbourne. The program seeks to uphold the rights and interests of adults with an intellectual disability on a one-to-one basis by addressing instances of discrimination, abuse and neglect.
Individual Advocacy
What is Individual Disability Advocacy?
Individual Advocacy is speaking, acting, and/or writing to promote and defend your rights. Individual Advocacy focuses on the specific needs and rights of individuals with an intellectual disability.
How can a Disability Advocate assist you?
- Accompanying you to meetings
- Speaking on your behalf
- Assisting you clarify and achieve goals
- Helping you take action to get things that you are entitled to, such as services and payments
