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	DISABILITY INFORMATION ADVOCACY SERVICE
		DIAS Inc is an independent advocacy and information service for people who have a disability, their families and carers.



DIAS is committed to working with people with disabilities, their families and carers to: • Achieve the principles of the NSW Disabilities Services Act (1993) and the NSW Disabilities Services Standards; • Achieve social justice in the areas of rights, access, participation and equity; • Prevent or stop abusive, discriminatory or negligent treatment; • Increase and improve well-being; • Increase inclusion and acceptance in the community; • Identify and prevent the causes of unjust and unfair treatment; • Ensure that people’s fundamental needs can be met.

*DIAS and You* DIAS is an independent information and advocacy service for people with a disability. DIAS can provide information and advocacy to the families and carers of people with a disability. *DIAS* is a service for people with a disability that can include intellectual, physical, sensory or psychological disabilities. DIAS encourages people with a disability to speak up for their rights. *DIAS* can refer people with a disability to activities and services of their choice, in the community. *DIAS* welcomes feedback from people who access the service. They can make a suggestion or make a complaint. *DIAS* maintains a Policy and Procedures Manual.

DIAS vision is:"to empower people with disabilities to be respected and valued members of the community”. *How do you find out more about DIAS?* Come to the DIAS office and speak with a staff member to make an appointment. We will be happy to help you. Phone the DIAS office on 6332 2100 for information or to make an appointment to come into our office. Room 10 96 Russell Street BATHURST PO Box 1469 BATHURST NSW 2795 Phone: (02) 6332 2100 Fax: (02) 6332 6611 dias@binc.org.au DIAS is funded by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.