Office of Disability

Service providers

The non-government sector is integral to the delivery of services to support people with a disability, their families and carers in the Northern Territory (NT).

The Office of Disability funds information and advocacy services in the NT for people with disability.

Quality and service standards

Information and advocacy services funded by the Office of Disability are required to comply with all relevant national and Territory standards, legislation and frameworks, such as:

• National Standards for Disability Services
• Disability Services Act 1993
• National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
• Carers Recognition Act 2006
• Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.