What is a Self Advocacy Group?
Self Advocacy Groups and Organisations are run by and for people with disability that have something in common.
Self Advocacy Group Members work together to:
Build each others self advocacy skills and knowledge of their rights
Support each other and make friends with peers
Speak up, advocate and campaign for disability rights issues to make changes for the disability community
Share their expert knowledge with government, organiseations and the community about issues that effect them
Have a stronger voicer together that is listened to and respected
How do I join a Self Advocacy Group?
There are lots of different Self Advocacy Groups in Australia.
Click the button below to find Self Advocacy Groups in Australia
Find a Self Advocacy Group
Self Advocates say “Our voices are stronger together!”
Governments and organisations say they want to hear from people with disability in consultations, reviews and advisory groups.
Self Advocacy Groups are an important way for governments and organisations to hear from groups of people with disability.
For example: If the government needs to hear from DeafBlind people about an issue, they can talk to DeafBlind Victoria, a Self Advocacy Organisation run by and for people who are DeafBlind.
