What is advocacy?

Advocacy means speaking up for yourself and others.

When you speak up for yourself and your rights this is called self-advocacy. You can also speak up for other people.

Speaking up is important

It helps ensure your choices and rights are respected and you are being treated fairly.

Speaking up also helps others understand what you want and need.

Get advocacy support

You can access our free advocacy service if you need advice or support. We work with disabled young people in Victoria to make sure you can speak up and are being treated fairly.

Our advocacy service is for disabled young people, aged 12 to 25, in Victoria.