AMIDA advocates for tenants rights for people with a disability by
People with a disability or anyone concerned about the interests of a person with a disability can contact us via phone, email or by dropping into the office. Appointments are preferred.
Organisations are encouraged to use our Referral Information and Referral Form by following this link.
on 3CR (am 855) at 6pm, on the second Wednesday of every month.
Anybody who agrees with our aims can become a member of AMIDA. Becoming a member of AMIDA means you can participate in activities and can be part of decisions about the work we do.
AMIDA's aims are;
To lobby for a range of housing options for people with a disability
To increase the amount of affordable accessible housing available
To ensure that housing and support services treat people with disabilities with respect, dignity and justice
To ensure there are tenancy rights for people with a disability
To have better support services so people can have a decent standard of living in the community in housing of their choice.
AMIDA has general meetings and attending these is one way of becoming involved.
Once you are a member, you will receive the 3 monthly newsletter. This will keep you up to date with what is happening at AMIDA. The newsletter will tell you about meetings that we run. If you want to have a say in our newsletter and need support, we can help you.
You can become a member of AMIDA by filling out the membership application form . New members are always welcome. Membership is free.
Each year AMIDA members elect a new management committee. A letter is sent to all members, calling for nominations, and advertising the Annual General Meeting. If you want to be nominated for the committee, you need to fill out a nomination form.
The job of managing AMIDA involves time and energy from the people who are on the committee. People on the management committee have to decide on what happens at AMIDA. It is not a paid job but you can gain skills and help us do our work.
The management committee is responsible for:
You can also have a say in the management of AMIDA by joining sub-committees, campaigns, or by giving your ideas to workers and to the management committee.
For more information about the Management Committee and these other activities, contact AMIDA on 9650 2722 or e-mail at ... .
It is okay to make a complaint. If you are not satisfied with the situation, you have a right to say so.
AMIDA has a complaints procedure that ensures that you get to have your say. The complaints procedure is designed to solve your problem. If you want a copy of the procedure, you can ask any member of the staff or management committee for a copy.
Other AMIDA Policies
Privacy, Confidentiality and Dignity Policy
Decision Making and Choice Policy
Planning to Meet Individual Needs Policy
AMIDA is run by its members and has rules that all members have to follow. These include things like meeting procedures, voting procedures, the way the management committee should work and how to become a member. There is a copy of our constitution or rules available for members and service users.
Some other important services which can provide advice and information to people with disabilities;
This service provides advocacy for any one seeking to access or already using government funded accommodation and support such as refuges, crisis accommodation, transitional housing, rooming houses and supported residential services.
2 Stanley Street
Collingwood 3066
PHONE: 9419 8529, Free call 1800 066 256
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
This service assists people when they have complaints about support and accommodation services.
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
44 Bellarine St, Geelong 3220
PHONE: (052) 29 2925, Free number 008 014111
Disability Services Commissioner
Level 3, 456 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000
1800 677 342 (free call)
TTY 1300 726 563
Fax 03 9603 8310
Johnston St. Fitzroy
Statewide telephone Advice PHONE: 9416 2577
The Tenants Union provides information on tenancy rights.
5th Floor
436 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Phone 9603 9500
Toll Free 1800 136 829
Disability Advocacy Resourse Unit (DARU)
This service provides training and other resourcing to Disability Advocacy Groups.
For more information about AMIDA and the range of services we provide, contact:
AMIDA -Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation
First Floor, Suite 1.11, Ross House
247 Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE, 3000
PHONE: 9650 2722
FAX: 9654 8575
Office Hours
Monday, Friday 9.30-2.30, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30-5pm
Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm.
The answering machine is on if we are not in the office. Please leave a message and we will get back to you.