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Your rights matter

“Self-advocacy is about recognising the skills you already have and building on them with confidence, so you can take a more active role in shaping your own path.”

— Chris Edwards, General Manager of Corporate Affairs and Advocacy at Vision Australia.

We know that standing up for your rights in everyday life, under the law, or for your child can sometimes feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve created our Stand Up for Your Rights guides, to provide practical tips, clear information, and useful resources that make it easier to understand the protections you have, take action, and feel supported every step of the way.

Download the guides below and take the first step towards getting the fair treatment you deserve.

Know your rights in everyday life

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Employment skills

Learn your rights at work and how to ensure fair treatment.

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General skills

Build essential skills to navigate everyday life with confidence.

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Public spaces safety

Stay safe and in control when out in the community.

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Speaking up for yourself

Discover the basics on how to speak up for yourself and be heard.

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Travelling with a Seeing Eye Dog

Learn your rights when travelling with a Seeing Eye Dog.

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Web and digital skills

Skills you need to help you navigate the digital world.

Understanding the laws that protect you

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Disability Discrimination Act

A clear overview of your rights under this important law.

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How to make a complaint

Guidance on how you can make an official complaint.

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Approaching government

Advice for engaging with government bodies and officials.

Standing up for what matters to your child 

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Primary and secondary education skills

Tools and information to help your child feel secure and supported in their education.

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Reasonable adjustment and laws in education

Your child’s legal rights and how Reasonable Adjustments can work for them.

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Tertiary Education Skills

Making the transition to further study doesn't change you have education rights.

We’re here to help

You might face challenges or discrimination that fall outside the topics covered in our guides, and we want you to know you’re not alone.

While Vision Australia may not be able to provide individual advocacy in every situation, we can often offer general advice or help point you in the right direction.

You can reach out by emailing [email protected] or by calling us on 1300 847 466 and asking for the Advocacy team.

To learn more about how Vision Australia are driving change, visit our Advocacy in action page.