About Us

Southwest Advocacy Association (SWAA) is an independent, not-for-profit, community organisation that has provided individual and systemic advocacy for people with all types of disabilities throughout Southwest Victoria since 1992.

SWAA’s advocates travel anywhere in the City of Warrnambool and Shires of Moyne, Glenelg, Southern Grampians and Corangamite to provide advocacy assistance to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Our Services

National Disability Advocacy Program

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

NDIS Eligibility and access

Centrelink DSP applications

We can provide information and advocacy assistance in relation to any issue

Some of the most common issues that we provide assistance with include:

  • Disability Accommodation issues
  • Centrelink – Disability Support Pension applications, Carer’s Payment, Aged Pension
  • Employment issues
  • Financial issues
  • Guardianship & Administration applications
  • Mental Health Review Board Hearings
  • Legal problems – referrals 
  • Problems with health, welfare & disability service providers (Government & non-Government)
  • Barriers to disability access
  • All aspects of disability rights
  • In addition to providing information, referral and advocacy casework for individuals and families, SWAA also engages in systemic advocacy and community education and supports disability self-help groups.
  • NDIS Quality Safeguard Commission

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Mission Statement

SWAA Inc. Aims to give a strong voice to people with disability, we will advocate, encourage & empower them so that their rightful participation is ensured in this community

Southwest Advocacy Association acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, learn and play, we recognise their connection to the land and community. We respect the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We respect the Elders past, present and emerging on this land.

Want to learn more? Get in touch with us today