Our mission
Empowering people to exercise their own rights.
Disability Advocacy Service Inc. (DAS) is a free, confidential advocacy service dedicated to supporting individuals and families with a disability. We empower our clients to exercise their own rights in accordance with the Disability Advocacy Standards.
Our advocacy services are available to people with a disability in Alice Springs, Amoonguna, Tennant Creek and surrounding areas in Central Australia.
What defines us
- Social justice: advocating for equality and rights of people with disability
- Person-centred service: placing our clients' needs and preferences at the centre of everything we do
- Empowerment: supporting clients to participate in decisions affecting their lives
- Confidentiality: providing safe, secure, and private advocacy services
- Inclusivity: welcoming and supporting people of all disabilities and backgrounds
Our services
How we can support you.
NDIS advocacy & appeals
Support to navigate the NDIS and appeal decisions.
Rights-based advocacy
Advocacy for accessing services and supports.
Complaints & disputes
Support navigating complaints and dispute resolution.
Community awareness
Community awareness and information sessions.
Membership programs
Membership programs for people with disability.
Royal Commission support
Disability Royal Commission support and information.
Get in touch
Contact us today to learn more or to access our services.
Phone: (08) 8953 – 1422
Email: admin@das.org.au
Address: 3/11 Railway Tce, Alice Springs, NT 0870 (opposite McDonalds)
Meet the people behind DAS
Our board provides governance and strategic direction; our staff walk beside clients every day.
Board and staff