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TRANSFORMING ADVOCACY

Strategic Advocacy Australia

Empowering individuals, families, and communities to find their voice, clarify their goals, and create lasting change.

We believe advocacy should feel achievable—not overwhelming—and that every person deserves tools that make their own progress visible.
Diverse group of people collaborating and learning together in a modern educational setting, representing community and empowerment

Advocacy shouldn't feel overwhelming or obscure. My work focuses on giving people tools that make their progress visible and shared, so they don't have to carry everything alone.

Sarah Ailish McLoughlin
Founder & Principal Advocate

Our Journey

Making advocacy accessible and effective since 2018

2018

Recognized the need for structured advocacy support that makes progress visible.

2020

Created the SSA framework through research and collaboration with families and educators.

2022

Successfully piloted the framework in schools and community organizations.

2024

Continuing to grow and refine our approach to empower more communities.

Our Philosophy

Everyone deserves to be heard and understood.

Collaborative Partnership

We work alongside you as partners, building on shared understanding and mutual respect.

Measurable Progress

Our framework makes progress visible with clear goals and evidence-based tracking.

Empowerment Through Tools

We provide practical tools and supports that make self-advocacy achievable.

The Advocacy Journey Mapping Process

Discover

Identify user needs, pain points, and current advocacy challenges through research and observation.

Define

Map touchpoints, emotions, and key moments to create a comprehensive journey picture.

Design

Develop targeted interventions and improvements based on journey insights and user feedback.

Deliver

Implement solutions and continuously measure their impact on user experience and advocacy outcomes.

Typical Results: 2-4 Weeks

The 30-Day Quick Wins Framework

Week 1: Assessment

  • Conduct 5-7 stakeholder interviews
  • Map current advocacy touchpoints
  • Identify top 3 pain points

Week 2: Planning

  • Develop journey map visualization
  • Prioritize intervention opportunities
  • Create action plan for quick wins

Week 3: Implementation

  • Launch 2-3 targeted improvements
  • Establish feedback mechanisms
  • Train staff on new processes

Week 4: Measurement

  • Collect user feedback
  • Measure impact metrics
  • Plan next iteration cycle
85%

User Satisfaction Improvement

60%

Process Time Reduction

40%

Increased Engagement

4x

ROI on Research Investment

How We Help You

Choose your starting point based on what you need most right now

Most Popular: Free Consultation

Start with a 30-minute consultation to map your needs and create an action plan

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Self-Guided Learning

Explore our resources and learn at your own pace

EXPLORE RESOURCES

Structured Programs

Join our coaching programs and workshops

SEE PROGRAMS

Immediate Support

Get help with urgent advocacy challenges

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The SSA Framework

A simple 4-step cycle that makes progress visible and achievable

Assess

Map needs & strengths

Plan

Set clear checkpoints

Activate

Take consistent action

Review

Track & refine progress

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Impact Stories

Real stories of growth, collaboration, and confidence from people who've worked with us.

"Before working with Strategic Advocacy Australia, we felt overwhelmed and unsure of how to support our child's needs. The SSA framework gave us the clarity we needed. It's practical, supportive, and made us feel like we could actually move forward with confidence. Now we have a clear path and measurable progress to celebrate."
Robert  Client
"We were struggling to maintain momentum with our advocacy efforts. Strategic Advocacy Australia's approach changed everything. We finally understood how to plan together and keep momentum. The framework gave us tools that made everything feel more achievable. Our confidence has grown, and we're seeing real results in our child's development."
Sandy  Client

Frequently asked questions

What services does Strategic Advocacy Australia provide?
We provide practical advocacy, training and tools for NDIS navigation, school (DET) advocacy, regional escalation, evidence bundles and coach-led workshops for families and professionals.
Who are your courses for?
Our EduGuides and courses are designed for participants, families, carers, support workers and school staff — practical, plain-language and practice-oriented.
Do you offer local support?
Yes — we support families across Queensland and nationally via remote consultations. For local help see our QLD hub with city pages for Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
How do I get started?
Book a short free consult, browse our EduGuides and courses, or contact us at edu.psyched@gmail.com for a quick intake.

Ready to Begin Your Advocacy Journey?

Behind every success story is a person who was given the tools, time, and support to grow. Our work is about creating systems that remove barriers, celebrate strengths, and make advocacy feel achievable for everyone.