Disability will affect most Australians at some point in their lifetime, and every Australian can help to improve the lives of people living with a disability.
You can support young people with complex needs and the work of Alliance in a variety of ways including:
contacting your local member of parliament (MP)
writing to a Minister in your state or the Commonwealth
making a submission to one of the many inquiries or consultative forums currently underway – including DSS Engage.
providing a donation
How to contact your local MP
One of the most effective ways of making your voice heard is speaking directly to the decision makers.
Politicians need to be aware of the issues facing their community.
We encourage all you to take action. To voice your concerns:
Members of Parliament
find your local MP (see the links below) and call their electoral office
give your views on issues for people with disability (see our News section for current issues that the Alliance is lobbying on and our position). Ask what the MP and their party is doing to address these issues
follow up the phone call with an email or letter outlining your concerns and indicating whether you are satisfied with the response you were given over the phone
Ministers and Shadow Ministers
find the Minister/Assistant Minister or Shadow Minister/Assistant Minister (see the links below)
go to their Australian Parliament House website and send an email setting out your views on issues for people with disability (see our News section). Ask the Minister/Shadow what they are doing to address these issues
Let us know how it went and what response you received.
