Publications

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Policy
Disability Advocacy NSW Policy Manual - August 2008 (pdf) This policy document sets out in detail the policies which guide the day-to-day work of advocates with the service.
Client Handbook (updated November 2007) (pdf) This booklet provides a summary of basic information for clients about the rules that govern the operation of the service.

Annual Reports
DA Annual and Financial Report 2006 - 2007 (pdf)

Reports
NSW-ACT Disability Advocacy Services 2008 (pdf)

Brochures
Advocacy Partners Brochure (pdf)
DA Information Sheet (without graphics) (pdf)
DA Information Sheet (with graphics) (pdf)
Disability Advocates Childrens Court - Information Sheet (pdf)

Newsletters
DA Newsletter 2007 (pdf)
Disability e-News
Advocacy Partners Newsletter - 2006 (pdf)
Advocacy Partners Newsletter - July 2005 (pdf)

Forms
Referral for Advocacy Support (pdf)
Referral for Advocacy Support (doc)
Client Comment Sheet (pdf)

Mental Capacity Checklist (pdf)
From time to time those who work for or support people with a disability are confronted with situations where the level of a person's disability may affect his or her ability to make important decisions. While there should be a presumption of capacity to make decisions for all people with a disability there are situations where an individual's diminished capacity may seriously undermine his or her interests. The purpose of this checklist is to assist people like disability advocates, lawyers, disability & aged care workers etc to consider all relevant issues if they must make such an assessment. This checklist is not meant to replace more comprehensive assessments by relevant professionals.