Darwin Community Legal Service

📣 NDIS First Nations Connect
First Nations people with disability can now call First Nations Connect for culturally safe NDIS information and support.

Larrakia and Warramungu man and NDIA Board Member, Dr Richard Fejo Snr, said:

“Working for mob with mob has always been the solution but we can all work together to build a better tomorrow.”

DCLS welcomes services that improve access, equity and culturally safe support for First Nations people with disability across the NT.

📞 First Nations Connect: 1800 737 732

Need help with your NDIS?

You can also contact an independent disability advocacy service:

Top End: Darwin Community Legal Service
📞 1800 812 953

Central Australia: DAS Disability Advocacy Service Central Australia
📞 08 8953 1422

NT disability peak body: Integrated Disability Action Inc - IDA
📞 08 8948 5400

Independent advocacy can help you understand your rights, speak up about NDIS issues and get support to be heard

🖤💛❤️💙💚🖤🤍 Darwin NAIDOC Week 2026 – Breakfast, March & Speeches 🖤💛❤️💙💚🖤🤍

Join us for a deadly celebration of music, culture and community as Civic Park comes alive in honour of NAIDOC Week.
📍 Friday 10 July 2026, 7:00am – 2:00pm, Civic Park, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin City

This year’s NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. Bring your family, your signs, and your spirit – let’s join together in celebration of “50 Years of Deadly” and demonstrate a powerful tribute to the people who came before, who built the movement and made space, the Elders who stood firm and the communities who keep showing up.

👉🏾 Keep up-to-date with our live Darwin NAIDOC Week 2026 Calendar of Events: https://larrakia.com/naidoc-week-2026/2026-darwin-naidoc-calendar-of-events/

‼️ Last few remaining tickets to the 2026 Darwin NAIDOC Gala Ball & Awards Ceremony. Purchase now and don’t miss out ‼️ https://tickets.yourcentre.com.au/Shows/2026-Darwin-NAIDOC-Gala-Ball-Awards-Ceremony

🖤💛❤️💙💚🖤🤍

Do you know your rights?

People with disability have rights.

Knowing those rights can help you make informed decisions and speak up when something isn't right.

A disability advocate can help you understand:
✔ Your rights.
✔ Your options.
✔ Where to go for support.
✔ How to have your voice heard.

Knowledge is the first step towards advocacy.

Call Darwin Community Legal Service.

📞 (08) 8982 1111
🌐 www.dcls.org.au

🏠 Are you a renter in the NT?

Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant?

Darwin Community Legal Service’s Tenants’ Advice Service provides free legal advice and information to renters across the Northern Territory.

We also have practical resources on our website to help you understand your rights and deal with common tenancy issues, including:

📄 Template letters you can use to write to your landlord or real estate agent
🔧 Repairs and maintenance
💰 Rent, bonds and other tenancy costs
📦 Ending a tenancy or breaking a lease
🐕 Pets in rental properties
🏠 Privacy and access to your home
⚖️ Breach notices and resolving disputes
👩‍⚖️ Going to NTCAT

🔗 Tenants’ Advice Service and template letters:
https://www.dcls.org.au/tenants-advice

🔗 Tenancy factsheets and resources:
https://www.dcls.org.au/factsheets-tenancy

If you are having a tenancy issue, getting advice early can help.

📞 Call Darwin Community Legal Service on 1800 812 953
🌐 Visit www.dcls.org.au

Our service is free and confidential.
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