Report on Barriers and Issues in Health Advocacy for People with Disability

This report summarises evidence from the Disability Royal Commission, national reviews, stakeholder input and lived experience to inform DHSCC and others about key advocacy barriers in health settings, distinguishing individual and systemic issues and outlining improvement opportunities.

Disclaimer:

This report was prepared by the Long-Term Health Advocacy Working Group of the Disability and Health Sector Consultation Committee (DHSCC) to support discussion and stakeholder engagement.

The views expressed are those of the Working Group and contributors and do not reflect the views of the Australian Government, the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, or the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

The report is provided for information and discussion purposes only and does not represent Government policy or funding decisions.

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