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Disability Advocacy Service Inc

Advocacy & Civil Rights Alice Springs, Northern Territory ABN: 78719251291 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Disability Advocacy Service Inc

NDAP Systemic and Indiviual Advocacy Support: Disabled persons' rights

Founded
Headquarters
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Disability Advocacy Service Inc has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Disability Advocacy Service Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 52% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Disability Advocacy Service Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is 78719251291. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$577K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Disability Advocacy Service Inc's official registration number is 78719251291, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Disability Advocacy Service Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Australia is 66/100.

Disability Advocacy Service Inc is located in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is 4/54 Reg Harris Lane, Northern Territory, Alice Springs, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Disability Advocacy Service Inc has A$577K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Disability Advocacy Service Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$577K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Disability Advocacy Service Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Disability Advocacy Service Inc holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

NDAP Systemic and Indiviual Advocacy Support: Disabled persons' rights Disability Advocacy Service Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$577K is below the peer average of A$7M.

Yes - Disability Advocacy Service Inc is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Disability Advocacy Service Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Match Day 2026: How Simran Prakash Is Redefining Disability Advocacy in Medicine - University of Miami
Mar 2026
news.med.miami.edu
Lack of accessible taxis after dark leave people with disability feeling forgotten - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Aug 2025
www.abc.net.au
Disability advocacy service in administration as 'urgent' assessment underway - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mar 2025
www.abc.net.au
Disability advocacy service under investigation, clients told to 'represent yourself' - Australian Broadcasting Corporat
Mar 2025
www.abc.net.au
Form filed
A$0.6M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.6M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Disability support services need funding, not rhetoric - InDaily
May 2023
www.indailysa.com.au
National Advocacy Trust investigated over alleged conflicts of interest - RNZ
May 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
A$0.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.7M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Government: Advocacy announcement wording was “unfortunate” - Bailiwick Express
Apr 2021
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Autism groups raise concerns over new advocacy service - Bailiwick Express
Apr 2021
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Autism and learning disability advocacy service launched - Bailiwick Express
Apr 2021
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Form filed
A$0.8M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
SA disability advocacy group named - InDaily
Dec 2020
www.indailysa.com.au

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 366
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Disability Advocacy Service Inc

What is Disability Advocacy Service Inc?
Disability Advocacy Service Inc is a advocacy & civil rights other incorporated entity based in Alice Springs, Australia. NDAP Systemic and Indiviual Advocacy Support: Disabled persons' rights
When was Disability Advocacy Service Inc founded?
Disability Advocacy Service Inc was founded in 1992.
Where is Disability Advocacy Service Inc located?
Headquartered in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia.
What is Disability Advocacy Service Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Disability Advocacy Service Inc trustworthy?
Disability Advocacy Service Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Disability Advocacy Service Inc's registration number?
Registration: 78719251291 (Australia).
What is Disability Advocacy Service Inc's website?
https://www.das.org.au
Are donations to Disability Advocacy Service Inc tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.