This course is a foundation in how to provide best practice individual advocacy. You will learn how a person with disability works through advocacy issues with the assistance of advocates from a fictional disability advocacy organisation – All Areas Advocacy.
Working through a series of real life scenarios you will get practical experience in applying the principles and skills of disability advocacy. Watch the video for a taster:
In this course you will learn:
- The mindset required to be an effective advocate
- The skills and advocacy principles advocates apply in their work
- How the intake process works
- Create an inclusive environment that makes your clients feel respected and heard
- Learn how to develop an advocacy plan
- How to apply decision making, judgement and negotiation skills in practical scenarios
- How to look after yourself as an advocate
This course is available to anyone, free of charge, through the DARU website.