RIAC

Rights Information and Advocacy Centre (RIAC) is a not-for-profit organisation that builds the capacity and wellbeing of individuals, families, carers and communities through advocacy and support services.  Thanks to Australian and Victorian Government funding, RIAC is currently able to empower communities across 22 local government areas spanning throughout regional Victoria and southern New South Wales.

From grass root beginnings, RIAC was initially founded in 1984 as a self-help group under the banner Council for the Disabled Goulburn Valley.  Two years later they secured their first instalment of short term government funding to provide advocacy services; enabling them to set up their first office.

We list local events and programs for Bendigo in the event section of CONNECT Greater Bendigo, including walking groups, presentations, support groups, support services dates, volunteer opportunities etc.

Services include:

Advocacy:

• Voice – we ensure your voice is heard at meetings
• Resolutions – we can assist you to resolve any problems or complaints
• Letters – we can write a letter with or for you
• Self-Advocacy – we can assist you in advocating for yourself
• Referrals – we can provide information about other agencies or services that may be of further assistance to you

NDIS Appeals: If you’ve been denied access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), or are unhappy with the support provided within the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Participant Plan, then we’re here to help

Access and Support Program: Funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) (a joint initiative between Commonwealth and Victorian Governments), our Access and Support Program provides further support to those who have barriers in accessing services that assist them to remain living at home.

First Nations Disability Advocacy Program

Support Groups for carers

Systemic Advocacy 

Access to Government Standards documentation