NDIS Appeals Advocate

Directly assisting and supporting clients with disability in the drafting and submitting of applications to the AAT

Assist applicants with disability to self-advocate where possible, or provide individual advocacy support;

Attending AAT conferences and hearings or similar with or on behalf of clients

Help applicants with disability who wish to put their cases forward for a review of NDIA decisions

Aid clients with disability in navigating the NDIS Appeals process

Draft and prepare documents relating to the lodgement of NDIS Appeals

Support clients with disability at case conferences, conciliations, and hearings

Refer clients with disability for legal funding where the matter raises complex or novel issues

Details

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Qualifications

Tertiary qualified and have significant demonstrated experience in a discipline such as Law, Legal Studies, or other relevant qualification including Social Sciences or similar.

Essential Criteria

Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the NDIS appeals process, or the Administrative Appeals process or similar tribunal

Desirable Criteria

An understanding of the issues faced by people with a disability in their engagements with the NDIS

How to Apply

Only applications that address and demonstrate their skills and knowledge of the Essential and Desirable Criteria will be considered.

All applications are to be emailed by Friday 14 June 2024 to:  arthur@sasinc.com.au

Self Advocacy Sydney

Self Advocacy Sydney (SAS) has been federally funded since 1986, to educate, support, train and provide information to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their self advocacy goals for a better quality of life.

We want to help people:

·        Become empowered

·        Make their own decisions

·        Speak up for themselves and others

·        Taking control of their own lives

·        Create awareness about disability issues

·        Achieve maximum independence and quality of life.