How To Become Involved
Citizen Advocates find that their long term commitment to a person with disabilities can be a powerful force in that person’s life.
Do you need someone to be on your side?
Sometimes people need a Citizen Advocate because they don't have many people in their life.
A Citizen Advocate will:
- Be on your Side
- Listen to you
- Speak up for you
- Stand up for your rights
- Treat you with respect
Citizen Advocacy Launceston is only small so we cant help everyone.
Your enquiry does not guarantee we can help.
If we can't help you we will give you information about other services that can.
Becoming an Advocate
Citizen Advocates come from all walks of life, are all ages and each brings with them a range of life experiences and expertise.
Many Citizen Advocates have had no significant involvement with people with disabilities before.
Citizen Advocates find that their long term commitment to a person with disabilities can be a powerful force in that person’s life.
A Citizen Advocate is a person who:
- Believes in the rights of all people to be treated with dignity and respect.
- Doesn't look for material rewards for helping someone.
- Is genuine about making a commitment to a person with a disability who is vulnerable and/or has unmet needs.
- Has high expectations about what’s possible and about what people with disabilities can achieve with the right support.
- Will demonstrate to the community by their actions and attitudes, that people with disability have the same needs and interests as any other member of society .
Other ways you can help
Advocate Associate
Advocate Associates believe in the concept of Citizen Advocacy. They are willing to lend their expertise on a periodic basis to people involved with the program; by providing free advice, support and information.
Advocate Associates will:
- Be available to meet with or contact Citizen Advocates to provide advice
- Provide specialist advice within their are of expertise
- Help the Advocate understand how the system works
- Assist Advocates to cut through "red tape"
Financial Member
Becoming a financial member is an investment in local community action. Your membership of Citizen Advocacy is very important expression of support of our program.
Membership Benefits:
- Newsletters
- Invitations to member events and functions
- Training opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Voting rights at the Citizen Advocacy Launceston Region Annual General Meeting