People Affected by Drugs and Alcohol.

IAPK provides independent advocacy for people who are affected by alcohol and substance dependency with a rights based approach to improve access to local supports, navigate systems such as child protection and maximise their personal resources and power.

We can:

• Help you to prepare for meetings – what you want to say
• Attend meetings  with you or for you
• Provide you with information to enable you to make informed decisions
• Help you look at and consider your options
• Help you to access a solicitor

We will:

• Support you in expressing your views, and represent your views if necessary
• Respect your individuality and your right to be socially included

We will not:

• Judge what you say, think or feel
• Tell you what you should do
• Encourage you to make a particular decision