WHY should YOU consider donating to IDRS?
Because we Make Rights Real for people with cognitive impairment.
People with cognitive impairment have more legal problems than most people but can't find a solicitor who will take the time to help - IDRS take the time to listen, provide legal advice and advocacy services, and persist in finding a better outcome.
IDRS is a free service for people with cognitive impairment across NSW. You do not need an NDIS package to access our service.
HOW will your valuable donation be used?
People with intellectual disability are 2% of the NSW population but 10% of the population in our prisons.
IDRS sends a support person to the police station to make sure the person is shown respect, understands what is happening and can provide advice so the person doesn't make the situation worse.
Babies of mothers with intellectual disability are regularly removed when Mum is still in the maternity ward
IDRS helps mothers with a parenting support plan during pregnancy so she gets the oppoortunity to parent her child. We work alongside Family and Community Service (FACS) if they have concerns about the child and we stay committed throughout the struggle to have children returned to their mother.
Women with intellectual disability are 11 times more likely to be a victim of sexual assault; yet sexual assault convictions, in these cases, are rare
IDRS will find a trained support person to be with the woman when she reports the crime to the police; this helps with communication, emotional support and justice for the victim. We help get victims the right support and continue to support the women through the court case.
Valuable FREE Legal Advice
IDRS provides a team of qualified solicitors working as a specialised Community Legal Centre (Ability Rights Centre) providing free legal advice, casework and professional consultation across a number of areas. Your donations help our solicitors to spend the additional time necessary to give quality legal advice.
NDIS Appeals
IDRS provide support, to people with cognitive impairment, to appeal decisions made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to be externally reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Volunteer Training
IDRS have over 200 volunteers which are in integral part of the service we provide. IDRS are continually providing training to new and existing volunteer support persons to make sense of the chaos of court for defendants, victims and parents with cognitive impairment.
Our Values are Justice, Respect and Persistence
Work alongside our team as we work alongside people with cognitive impairment to promote and protect thier rights.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
IDRS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people. We recognise the ongoing connection of First Nations peoples to land, waters, culture and community, and acknowledge their enduring strength, resilience, and leadership. IDRS is committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the pursuit of justice, equity, and self-determination.
WHY should YOU consider donating to IDRS?
Because we Make Rights Real for people with cognitive impairment.
People with cognitive impairment have more legal problems than most people but can't find a solicitor who will take the time to help - IDRS take the time to listen, provide legal advice and advocacy services, and persist in finding a better outcome.
IDRS is a free service for people with cognitive impairment across NSW. You do not need an NDIS package to access our service.
HOW will your valuable donation be used?
People with intellectual disability are 2% of the NSW population but 10% of the population in our prisons.
IDRS sends a support person to the police station to make sure the person is shown respect, understands what is happening and can provide advice so the person doesn't make the situation worse.
Babies of mothers with intellectual disability are regularly removed when Mum is still in the maternity ward
IDRS helps mothers with a parenting support plan during pregnancy so she gets the oppoortunity to parent her child. We work alongside Family and Community Service (FACS) if they have concerns about the child and we stay committed throughout the struggle to have children returned to their mother.
Women with intellectual disability are 11 times more likely to be a victim of sexual assault; yet sexual assault convictions, in these cases, are rare
IDRS will find a trained support person to be with the woman when she reports the crime to the police; this helps with communication, emotional support and justice for the victim. We help get victims the right support and continue to support the women through the court case.
Valuable FREE Legal Advice
IDRS provides a team of qualified solicitors working as a specialised Community Legal Centre (Ability Rights Centre) providing free legal advice, casework and professional consultation across a number of areas. Your donations help our solicitors to spend the additional time necessary to give quality legal advice.
NDIS Appeals
IDRS provide support, to people with cognitive impairment, to appeal decisions made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to be externally reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Volunteer Training
IDRS have over 200 volunteers which are in integral part of the service we provide. IDRS are continually providing training to new and existing volunteer support persons to make sense of the chaos of court for defendants, victims and parents with cognitive impairment.
Our Values are Justice, Respect and Persistence
Work alongside our team as we work alongside people with cognitive impairment to promote and protect thier rights.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
IDRS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people. We recognise the ongoing connection of First Nations peoples to land, waters, culture and community, and acknowledge their enduring strength, resilience, and leadership. IDRS is committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the pursuit of justice, equity, and self-determination.
