Resource Category
Legal Issues
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Getting ready to vote
Jun 2020Legal IssuesOur Easy Read fact sheet tells you about getting ready to vote and where to find information or help.
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Voting Fact Sheet
May 2020Legal IssuesThis Plain English sheet tells you about enrolling to vote, and the support you can get with making your vote.
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Legal Issues
This guide from Down Syndrome Australia covers common questions people about decision-making and guardianship.
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Supported Decision Making
Apr 2020Legal IssuesThis resource explains what supported decision making is, why it is important, and how to make it happen.
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Legal Issues
This lawyer's guide to estate planning can help to plan a future for a family member with Down syndrome that is certain, secure, and sustainable.
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About Decision Making Capacity
Apr 2020Legal IssuesThe Capacity Australia website provides information and resources about decision making capacity.
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AEC Easy Read voting guides
Apr 2020Legal IssuesThese Easy Read guides explain how to enrol to vote and how to vote at a federal election.
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Legal Issues
The AEC provides assistance for people living with disability to ensure they are not disadvantaged from participating in the electoral system. The AEC website has a range of accessible materials in different formats.
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Legal Issues
This guide explains whether New Zealanders in Australia can access social services, education, NDIS and health care.