My name is Angela and I am a Melbourne-based disability lawyer. I specialise in solving the unique legal and bureaucratic challenges faced by parents and siblings of people with intellectual disability throughout their lifetime.
Growing up with a brother with Down syndrome, and being active in his care as adults, I understand first-hand the stress, frustration, isolation and exhaustion that families suffer as they continually navigate complex and ever-changing laws and systems to get the supports they need to live a decent life.
My passion to help families in the same boat as my own family, motivated me to become a disability lawyer and establish my legal practice, Special Voices, that is solely focused on meeting their special legal needs.
My areas of practice as a disability lawyer reflect the key areas of need of parents and siblings of children and adults with intellectual disability throughout their lifetime.
Introduction A frequent issue that arises in NDIS appeals is, if I pay my (or my child’s) support expenses (eg, therapy fees) while I am
Introduction The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (or the “Disability Royal Commission” for short) was established in April
Receiving an “inadequate” internal review decision A common grievance for participants (and their family representatives) at the receiving end of an internal review decision is
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Special Voices is a bespoke disability law practice focused on solving the legal problems of families of people with intellectual disability throughout their life journey.
Special Voices services clients in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart and Canberra, as well as regional and remote areas across Australia.
Level 30, 35 Collins Street (Collins Place), Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia