ADVOCACY is about giving people a stronger voice.
It helps individuals speak up for themselves –
- to make their wishes known
- to understand the options open to them
- to claim their rights
- to defend their interests
- to ensure that their voice is heard.
An example of how one-to-one advocacy helped someone.
ADVOCACY matters because it…
- safeguards people who are vulnerable, or discriminated against
- empowers people who need a stronger voice by enabling them to express their own needs and make their own decisions
- helps people to get access to information and explore options
- to defend their interests
- ensures that people can speak effectively to the services that matter to them.