Advocates play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals living with disability have equal access to housing and are treated with respect and understanding regarding tenancy issues.
How can Advocacy WA support you:
Advocate for reasonable accommodations and modifications in the living environment to meet the specific needs of the individual living with disability.
Provide information on relevant laws and regulations pertaining to housing and tenancy rights.
Assist in communicating with landlords, property managers, or relevant authorities to address issues such as accessibility, safety, or reasonable adjustments.
Provide support letters for transfer or priority waitlist applications in line with WA Department of Communities “priority housing need policy” and underlying principles within the “rental manual policy”.