What is National Self Advocacy Day?
National Self Advocacy Day is a day to celebrate self advocacy across Australia.
It is held every year on the 2nd Wednesday of October.
Self advocates, self advocacy groups, supporters and organisations come together to:
Connect with each other and meet new people
- Hear from self advocate speakers from all over Australia
- Share what their groups have been doing
- Celebrate the work of the Self Advocacy Movement
National Self Advocacy Day is run by self advocates, for self advocates.
Different groups and organisations can run their own events to mark the day.
SARU's National Self Advocacy Day Event
SARU is running an event in Melbourne for National Self Advocacy Day 2026.
When: Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10am – 5:30pm
Where: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford
This is a day for self advocates to connect, share the work of self advocates, and celebrate what we have achieved.
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For more information, contact SARU:
Phone: 03 9639 6856
Email: office@saru.org.au
