About Us
RAS is a Berri based service established to advocate for the needs of people with a disability, their families and carers in the Riverland area.The Multicultural Advocacy & Liaison Service of South Australia (MALSSA) inc established its Riverland Advocacy Service (RAS) in 2002. RAS mainly provides individual advocacy to people with a disability and their carers throughout the Riverland region. RAS is operated on 22.6 hours per week over 4 days.
Graham McNaughton was employed in May 2009 as the advocate for the Riverland office.
RAS aims to
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Ensure the removal of barriers to access and equity
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Ensure that services are relevant to the needs of people with a disability
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Increase the participation of people with a disability within services
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Ensure people with a disability are actively involved in the decision-making process
RAS objectives are
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Identify the additional needs of people with a disability
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Educate the community and service providers about the rights of people who have a disability
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Advocate for the rights of people with a disability and their carers
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Initiate or contribute to processes that enhance service provision to people with a disability
Our Mission
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All people from all backgrounds who have a disability have the same basic rights as other members of Australian society.
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All people with a disability should be able to live and develop without prejudice or disadvantage and should be encouraged to be open and embracing of other peoples in the community.
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All people with a disability should be able to receive the services necessary to enable them to achieve their maximum potential as members of the community.
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All people with a disability have the same rights as other members of Australian society to participate in decisions that affect their lives and to receive services in a manner that results in the least restriction of their rights and opportunities.
Riverland Advocacy Service is a regional office of MALSSA inc which is part of the Australian network of Disability Advocacy services funded by the Australian government.
