Disability rights, wellbeing and everyday choice

Disability rights include having a say, being treated with respect and making choices about your life. Those experiences matter in support relationships, at home and in the wider community. This collection brings them together with practical information about advocacy, safety and wellbeing.

You will find articles about making choices, raising concerns and supporting someone to speak for themselves. There are also stories about identity, relationships, family life, emotional wellbeing and peer connection. Some are personal accounts; others offer questions or approaches you can use in everyday conversations. The author's perspective remains part of the story, rather than a rule about how everyone should feel.

For participants, these topics can help put words to an experience or prepare for a conversation about support. You might want more privacy, a different way of communicating or a clearer explanation of a decision. Families and carers can think about how to offer help while respecting the person's own wishes. Providers and workers can reflect on the effect of everyday practices, including how they listen and respond when someone disagrees.

The NDIS Code of Conduct sets expectations for providers and workers, including respect for individual rights and privacy. If something has gone wrong with an NDIS service, the NDIS Commission provides information about reporting concerns and making complaints. The right next step depends on the issue and the support you need.

Wellbeing and belonging are broader than a funding plan. Community groups, trusted people and health services can also be important sources of support.

Browse this collection for practical help, a different perspective or a story that resonates with you. You do not need to share someone else's experience for it to prompt a useful question about your own life, relationships or the support you receive.