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 two key areas of need of parents and siblings of children and adults with intellectual disability throughout their lifetime.
Legislative amendment to support Thriving Kids The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 proposes to amend, from 1
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