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Special Voices Disability Law & Advocacy

Special Voices is a bespoke, private legal practice specialising in helping the parents and siblings of children and adults with autism or intellectual disability solve their problems with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and substitute decision-making systems.

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Angela Cox Disability Lawyer and Special Needs Advocate - Special Voices Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane

Meet Angela, a disability lawyer dedicated to supporting families of people with intellectual disability

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.

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Areas of practice

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.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

National Disability Insurance Scheme

I can help your family at every step of its NDIS journey, to minimise your stress and fatigue, and to achieve fair, optimal outcomes for your loved one.
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Substitute Decision-making

Substitute Decision-making

Do you need to make decisions about your child’s or sibling’s life because they lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions? I can help you work out the best options and arrangements.
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Why Choose Special Voices

Easy-to-understand, plain English legal advice

Reasonable fees disclosed up-front

100% independent - I have your back

Empathy for families from lived experience

28 years' experience in disability law

Certified by the Victorian Legal Services Board

What my clients say about me

5/5
Angela recently helped me and my family with a critical application to an Australian government department.

She wrote multiple submissions and letters to authorities to argue my case. Without her advocacy and professional advice, I would not have been able to proceed with my application, and she never hesitated to help me in my case.

I highly recommend Angela’s service to parents and families of people with intellectual and complex disabilities
M.R.N.Father
"As the NDIS advocate for my brother who has Down’s Syndrome, Angela has always shown a great passion and determination to ensure he achieves the best outcomes to improve his quality of life.

Angela has an acute knowledge of the legal and operational functions of the NDIS and through all her hard work, persistence and negotiating skills, has even just recently managed to obtain a substantial increase in his funding and home care package.

I would highly recommend Angela to anyone seeking an honest, compassionate and diligent professional for their NDIS advocacy, who will always fight hard for the rights and wellbeing of people with disability and their families."
P.C.Brother
Angela explained the [NDIS] scheme, how it works and what it means to people who need it, to a broad range of people who found her presentation extremely informative and clarifying.

Angela’s ability to relate to people and answer their NDIS and legal questions in an easy to understand and friendly manner was greatly appreciated by all.

I would strongly recommend Angela’s professional services and personal experience, (as a guardian & advocate to her brother) to people with disability, their families, carers and advocates.
David AbelaCo Ordinator, Citizen Advocacy Sunbury
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Special Voices is a bespoke, private legal practice specialising in helping the parents and siblings of children and adults with autism or intellectual disability solve their problems with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and substitute decision-making systems.

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Level 30, 35 Collins Street (Collins Place), Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

  • 03 9101 8522 (Reception only)

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