Advocacy : Disability Advocacy Resource Unit

The Disability Advocacy Resource Unit - DARU is a statewide service run by and for people with disabilities, funded by DHS. 

The DARU resources the Disability Advocacy sector and Disability Advocates by:-  

• Making sure people with disabilities have their voices heard, can make decisions and participate fully in the community.
• Sending out weekly email updates with news relevant to advocates and people with disabilities, and maintaining a website with links to a range of resources
• Developing a Code of Conduct so there are clear standards and principles for the sector to follow
• Providing professional development and training opportunities to help disability advocates do the best possible job they can. DARU strives to ensure that all disability related courses taking place in TAFE's or universities contains information on advocacy. 
• Supporting people with disabilities and advocates to bring about positive changes in policy, legislation, practices and community awareness.
• Organising forums around the state to so that there is a coordinated approach to issues of concern.
• Providing links to broader social policy and generic advocacy
• Offering a clearinghouse to support advocacy efforts
• Providing a resource and equipment library for Disability Advocates
• Ensuring this statewide service is accessible and relevant

For more information please contact DARU:

Website: www.daru.org.au or
Telephone: (03) 9639 5807
Email: admin@daru.org.au
TTY: Call the National Relay Service on 133 677 quoting 03 9639 5807