Advocacy for Inclusion

"providing individual and systemic advocacy to improve life for people who have a disability"

Information Sheet

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What is Individual Advocacy?

Advocacy is having someone to stand beside you if you think something is unfair or that someone is treating you badly and you would like to do something to change it.

Advocacy for Inclusion can

• Inform
  • Provide you with information about community organisations and agencies who may be able to assist you
  • Inform you of your rights and how you can make complaints
• Encourage
  • Encourage your efforts towards independence so you can speak up for yourself
• Represent
  • Speak for you or act on your behalf if you are unable to or don’t want to speak for yourself

  Do you need more information or can we assist you?
  Please contact Advocacy for Inclusion on 6286 9422

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