Advocacy WA

16/11/2025

Inclusivity and accessibility guide everything we do at Advocacy WA.

Emma and Larissa work together both in the workshops and behind the scenes to make sure all our Easy Read content is created with care. Every resource is designed so people can understand information clearly, make informed choices, and feel confident using their voice.

Come see us in Brunswick on the 19th and in Balingup on the 21th. We would love to connect with you and share tools that support real choice and control.

RSVP for these and other upcoming events here:
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-wa-roadshow

14/11/2025

You will not want to miss this.
International Day of People with Disability is just around the corner, and the Bunbury Geographe region is absolutely packed with events, surprises, and community celebrations.

This global day began in 1992 when the United Nations set out to spotlight the rights and leadership of people with disability, and it has grown into something powerful. At Advocacy WA, this day speaks directly to our mission: championing inclusion, celebrating lived experience, and building communities where every person belongs.

Here is the exciting part.
There are so many events happening across our region that you might struggle to choose. Markets, workshops, performances, family activities, community gatherings, and more.

Not sure where to start
We made it easy.
Take our quick quiz to find the event that matches your vibe and explore the entire program in one place:
https://linktr.ee/IDPwDBG

Click the link, find your perfect event, and celebrate with us.
You will be glad you did.

13/11/2025

🌟 The Advocacy WA Roadshow is rolling on and we would love to see you there 🌟

Our team is back on the road this week, and we are excited to have our facilitator Emma joining us again to deliver one of our interactive and easy read workshops. Emma brings lived experience and a warm, supportive approach that makes every session accessible, practical, and grounded in real life.

We are in Margaret River this Friday at the Zone Room, 31 Wallcliffe Road.
You can come for whatever you need, stay for a chat, join the sessions that interest you, or spend time in our quiet chill out space. Food is provided, and our advocates are there all day to answer questions and support you to understand your rights and what good support can look like.

📣 RSVP so we can make sure we have enough snacks and resources
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-wa-roadshow

📘 Want to learn more about the Roadshow
More information: https://www.advocacywa.org.au/news-updates/bringing-rights-respect-and-real-world-learning-across-the-south-west

Everyone is welcome, including people with disability, families, supporters, and workers. This Roadshow is all about real conversations, practical knowledge, and creating safer and more inclusive communities across the South West.

We cannot wait to see you there.

12/11/2025

LAST ONE ONLINE FOR THE YEAR!

If you haven't been able to attend in person but don't want to miss out on the live experience, click the link below and join us online tomorrow!

📢 Reminder! Our first online session of Ensuring Safe, Quality and Collaborative Services is on tomorrow!

This NDIS provider workshop, delivered by Advocacy WA and presented by Sarah Pepper, is a practical and engaging session designed for providers, team leaders, and frontline staff.

✅ Learn how to embed rights in daily practice
✅ Gain real-world strategies to improve quality service delivery
✅ Understand NDIS Practice Standards and complaint processes
✅ Hear insights from lived experience across multiple roles

👉 Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your practice and contribute to shaping best practice across the South West.

📅 Tomorrow – Online
RSVP Here : https://events.humanitix.com/ensuring-safe-quality-and-collaborative-services-online

12/11/2025

Your Voice Matters: Speak Up About NDIS Changes

Across Australia, people with disability, families, and advocates are raising the alarm about major concerns with the proposed Support Needs Assessment under the NDIS.

The new model could limit choice, reduce fairness, and create barriers for people already facing disadvantage—especially in regional and rural communities. There are serious concerns about the lack of codesign, reliability of the tools being used, and the absence of any right to appeal incorrect assessments.

Advocacy WA supports calls for a Parliamentary Inquiry to ensure people with disability are genuinely included in designing the systems that impact their lives.

Read our latest article to learn more and add your voice by signing the national petition:
https://www.advocacywa.org.au/news-updates/advocating-for-fair-and-inclusive-ndis-reform

Sign the petition here:
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN8570

Together, we can call for reform that protects dignity, rights, and fairness for all people with disability.

12/11/2025

Join Advocacy WA at Dôme Café – Bunbury Koombana Bay on Tuesday 25 November at 10 AM for a free morning tea and chat about your rights, supports, and legal options.

Our advocates, community lawyer, and Justice of the Peace will be there to answer questions in plain language — because everyone deserves to understand their rights and make informed choices.

No bookings needed just drop in for a cuppa and conversation on us.

Read more: https://www.advocacywa.org.au/news-updates/chat-with-an-advocate

12/11/2025

The Advocacy WA Roadshow is rolling across the South West!

Join us for a day of learning, connection, and community. Each stop features free workshops on rights, self-advocacy, quality supports, and how to recognise and speak up about restrictive practices. There’s a chill-out space, food provided all day, and plenty of time to chat with our team about anything you’d like to know.

Come for what you need, stay for as long as you like — everyone’s welcome.

See all upcoming dates and locations here: https://www.advocacywa.org.au/news-updates/bringing-rights-respect-and-real-world-learning-across-the-south-west

11/11/2025

The Advocacy WA Roadshow is on the move!
We’re bringing a full day of learning, connection & fun - and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! 💥

✨ Workshops on your rights & self-advocacy
💬 Chats about the NDIS, supports & inclusion
🦽 Try our Empathy Suit & Mobility Aids
🎨 Hands-on activities, community stories & interactive sessions
☕ PLUS free morning tea & lunch!

This event has something for everyone - people with disability, families, carers, NDIS providers & community members who want to make the South West more inclusive. 💙

🎟️ FREE tickets: [link in bio]
A huge thank you to all the South West Shires for helping us build our dream - making our region one of the most inclusive & accessible in the world. 🌏

Join the conversation. Try something new. Be part of real change. 💪

11/11/2025

The Advocacy WA Roadshow is rolling into Roelands and Margaret River this week!

We’ll be in Roelands on Wednesday and Margaret River on Friday, and there’s so much happening across both days! Come along for the workshops that interest you or just drop by to relax in our chill-out area if there’s one you’d rather skip.

🍽 Food is provided all day
💬 We’re here to answer your questions about advocacy, rights, and supports
🧭 You can come for what you need, stay as long as you like, and connect with us

Even if you just have one question, come ask!

You will find us at:
12th Roelands - Roelands Hall, 100 Government Rd, Roelands
14th Margaret River - Zone Room, 31 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River

👉 RSVP now so we can make sure there are enough snacks for everyone:
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-wa-roadshow

Want to learn more about the Roadshow and what it’s all about?
Check out: https://www.advocacywa.org.au/news-updates/bringing-rights-respect-and-real-world-learning-across-the-south-west

Bringing inclusion to you, one stop at a time.

06/11/2025

We’re live in Manjimup today!

Come and join the Advocacy WA Roadshow at the Manjimup Family Centre (13 Mount Street) we’re here all day with free workshops, great food, and a relaxed chill space to connect, learn, and share stories.

Whether you want to learn more about your rights, self-advocacy, or just meet some great people, there’s something for everyone throughout the day.

Workshops kick off from 9:30am, and you’re welcome to stay for as long (or as little) as you like.

Don’t miss out, come say hi, grab a bite, and be part of the movement for inclusion across the South West!

See where we’re heading next: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-wa-roadshow

05/11/2025

🌟 Thank you, Dalyellup! 🌟

What an incredible day on the Advocacy WA Roadshow — a huge thank you to everyone who came along, shared their stories, and joined in the fun. 💬✨

A special shoutout to Emma, our amazing peer facilitator, for her “Be Your Own Cheerleader” demonstration on self-advocacy. Your energy and confidence remind us all how powerful it is to speak up for ourselves and celebrate our strengths. 🙌

Next stop Manjimup this Friday!
Come along, learn about your rights, and join a community that’s all about inclusion, empowerment, and making your voice heard.

📅 RSVP now: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-wa-roadshow
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

05/11/2025

🌟 We’re in Dalyellup today! 🌟

Our Your Rights, Your Supports, Your Service Roadshow has arrived at the Dalyellup Meeting Room – 6 Gosse Way.

We’ll be here all day sharing practical tools, Easy Read resources, and real stories about rights, dignity, and quality supports under the NDIS.

Whether you’re a person with disability, a family member, or a support worker — come by, have a chat, and grab some resources to take home.

🗓️ Today only!
📍 Dalyellup Meeting Room, 6 Gosse Way
⏰ Kick off at 9:30am!

Can’t make it today?
Don’t worry — we’ll be here, there, and everywhere across the South West
Click the link below to see where we’re heading next.
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-wa-roadshow

Let’s keep building more inclusive, informed, and connected communities together.