Getting support from an advocate

There are community organisations in Tasmania that can support to you if you need to go to court.

They are not lawyers, but can support you when going through a court process and can advocate on your behalf.

They can help if you are unable to speak for yourself, or find it difficult to speak in some situations.

Advocacy Tasmania provides support and advocacy services to older people, people living with a disability, people with mental health issues and people who use alcohol or drugs.

Speak Out Advocacy supports people with disability and provides individual advocacy.

The Association for Children with Disability (Tas), also known as ACD Tas, provides information, advocacy and support for children and young people with disabilities and their families.