The Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) was established in 1995 to advocate for and empower people with a disability from non-English speaking backgrounds. EDAC aims to safeguard the rights of ethnic people with disabilities and their families. EDAC can help you access services that you need, such as lawyers, health-care, education, child-care, employment and transport. We can assist you to resolve problems with government bodies including Homeswest, Centrelink, Immigration and Justice Departments, as well as schools, hospitals and health services. To make an appointment with an Advocacy Officer phone (08)9388 7455 or 1800 659 921. EDAC also lobbies government and mainstream organisations on cultural diversity and disability issues. To do this EDAC consults with ethnic people who have a disability, their families and carers to find out their needs and concerns.