The Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) was established in March 1995 to provide an advocacy service for people with disabilities from non-English speaking backgrounds in Western Australia.  EDAC came about as issues for ethnic people with disabilities and their carers were inadequately addressed through mainstream services.  Since 1995 EDAC is still the only advocacy agency in WA that represents the rights and interests of people with disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) background and their carers.

EDAC aims to safeguard the rights of ethnic people with disabilities and their families.

EDAC is funded by DFaHCSIA and DSC for Advocacy activities. The link for the description of EDAC in various languages can be found below.

Download a copy of the EDAC's Constitution (Feb 2011)

Membership Form

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ADVOCACY

EDAC can help you access services that you need, such as lawyers, health-care, education, child-care, employment and transport.

We can assist you to resolve problems with government bodies including Homeswest, Centrelink, Immigration and Justice Departments, as well as schools, hospitals and health services.

To make an appointment with an Advocacy Officer phone 9388 7455 or 1800 659 921.

EDAC also lobbies government and mainstream organisations on cultural diversity and disability issues. To do this EDAC consults with ethnic people who have a disability, their families and carers to find out their needs and concerns.

FOR REFERRAL

Kindly download the form attached.

referralform.doc

TRAINING

EDAC can deliver training to organisations on best practice models of service delivery, issues for ethnic people with disabilities and cultural perspectives on Disability Services Standards.

For more information contact jauyeong@edac.org.au or phone (08) 9388 7455

INFORMATION

EDAC provides information on disability support services, community groups and government agencies/policies.

We have some translated resources and can arrange an interpreter to ensure you understand your options and rights.

SUPPORT

EDAC provides a meeting place for the Multicultural Family Support Group, NESB Mental Health Group and Consumer Reference Group.

We organise activities which create a supportive space to relax, share and learn in. This has included retreats for carers and women with disabilities, art workshops and forums.

NETWORKS

EDAC has developed strong networks with community groups and services to address disability and cultural diversity issues.


PROJECTS

EDAC undertakes a range of projects funded by the various Government and non-Government Agencies and Organisations. A listing of current projects and publications can be found on the website.

VARIOUS LANGUAGES

For a description of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre in various languages:

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2011-2014

MISSION: Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre vigorously seeks to
promote, protect and safeguard the rights and interests of
culturally and linguistically diverse people (CaLD) with disabilities
and/or mental health issues, their families/ carers and community
in order for them to fulfill their full potential

Strategic Planning workshop was held in late July to develop the new Plan. After the workshop, participants were again consulted abouth the draft Plan. During the September meeting of the Management Committee the attached Strategic Plan 2011-2014 was accepted.

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MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

EDAC'S POLICIES

Dated: MAY 2010 (Reviewed Jan 2011)

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EDAC'S MANUAL OF OPERATION

Dated: MAY 2010 (Reviewed Jan 2011)

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