Individual Self-Advocacy Coaching

One-on-one coaching sessions that build self-advocacy skills through strength-based mentoring and personalised check-ins.

45–60 minute sessions
Confidence Building Tool

Individual Self-Advocacy Coaching is designed for anyone who wants to communicate needs clearly, participate in planning processes with confidence, and build lasting advocacy capacity. These personalised sessions focus on real-life goals and barriers β€” from preparing for meetings to writing plans that reflect your strengths and rights.

Why It Matters

Self-advocacy is not just about speaking up β€” it’s about understanding your rights, identifying your strengths, and making informed decisions. Coaching helps participants develop the tools to express what they need in the moments that matter most.

Builds clarity and confidence through reflective mentoring
Supports planning, communication, and goal-setting skills
Develops effective self-expression for meetings and reviews
Encourages sustainable self-advocacy growth over time

What Sessions Include

Strength-Based Mentoring

Identify and build on your personal strengths and experiences to enhance your sense of agency and voice.

Practical Skill-Building

Work through real-world tasks like preparing for NDIS or school meetings, writing self-advocacy plans, or requesting reviews.

Goal-Focused Planning

Set achievable goals and develop clear, step-by-step actions to move toward them confidently.

Personalised Check-Ins

Each session includes follow-up and reflection, so progress is tracked and celebrated along the way.

How the Coaching Framework Works

1

Assess Your Strengths and Goals

We begin with a conversation about your experiences, needs, and priorities β€” identifying where advocacy confidence can grow.

2

Plan and Practise Real Situations

Through practical scenarios β€” like meetings or written plans β€” we build communication tools tailored to your circumstances.

3

Activate Your Advocacy

Apply what you’ve learned with confidence. Each session helps you take the next step with practical strategies and self-reflection tools.

Start Your Coaching Journey

Advocacy begins with awareness β€” and grows through practice. Coaching helps you find the words, confidence, and strategies to make your voice count where it matters most.

Next Steps:

  1. Book a 45–60 minute session online or in person
  2. Identify your current advocacy goals and challenges
  3. Work through a tailored plan with your coach
  4. Build your ongoing self-advocacy toolkit
Book a Session

Remember: You already have a voice β€” coaching simply helps amplify it. Build your skills, shape your story, and advocate with confidence.

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