‘Many people with cognitive disability and complex communication support needs are discriminated against, and are yet to be fully included in Australian society. Because of this self advocacy groups continue to work to create an equal society where all people are included and respected.
In summary, to successfully run projects in partnership with a range of organisations self advocacy groups need:
- More time. Time to apply, time to plan, time to build relationships, time to involve group members, time to learn, time to do the work, and time to devise next steps.
Long term strategic investment in the groups and supporting structures.
Inclusion in networks across sectors. - Choice and control over the projects they work on and the people they work with.
- Opportunities to take risks and run projects on their own.
- Information and resources that support safe work practices.
- Organisations to be knowledgeable about the benefits of self advocacy, inclusive practice and including people with diverse lived experience.
- A staged approach to partnerships.
- Author:
- Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU)
- Date published:
- Fri 15th Feb, 2019