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An advocate is someone who pleads for or represents the interests of another.  Most advocacy services are provided or funded by State and Territory governments, even where they relate to social services provided by the Commonwealth government.
 
  The Aged-care Rights Service
 
The Aged-care Rights Service (known as TARS) is a community based organization that provides information and advice about aged care issues, free legal services and advocacy.  Ph: 1800 424 079
 
  Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy
 
Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy (QADA) provides advocacy assistance to older people or their representatives regarding Commonwealth subsidised aged care facilities, Community Aged Care Packages and Home and Community Care services.  Ph: 1800 818 338
 
  Residential Care Rights
 
Residential Care Rights (RCR) provides advocacy assistance to support older people who receive a Commonwealth subsidised aged care service in Victoria to uphold their rights.
 
  Advocare
 
Advocare promotes the rights of people receiving aged residential and community care services.
 
  Aged Rights Advocacy Service
 
The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) provides advocacy assistance to support older people to uphold their rights.
 
  Advocacy Tasmania
 
Advocacy Tasmania is a State wide advocacy service provided for older people, people with a disability and their guardians.  Ph: 1800 005 131
 
  ACT Disability, Aged and Carers Advocacy Service
 
The ACT Disability, Aged and Carers Advocacy Service (ADACAS) provides information and representation for people with a disability, seniors and carers.  Ph: (02) 6242 5060
 
  Darwin Community Legal Service
 
The Darwin Community Legal Service services the top end of the Northern Territory.  Ph: 1800 812 953
 
  Aged Care Advocacy Service
 
The Aged Care Advocacy Service services the bottom end of the Northern Territory.  Ph: 1800 354 550
 

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