Discover advocacy roles, organisations, skills and pathways for meaningful work.
Advocacy is both a personal skill and a professional field. People work as advocates in disability support, health, mental health, law, community services, environmental justice, youth work, and human rights organisations.
This pillar introduces you to the different roles, organisations and career pathways across the advocacy sector. Whether you're looking to begin a career, volunteer, or deepen your understanding of advocacy work, these guides will help you navigate the landscape.
Roles, skills needed, and how to get started.
Explore impactful organisations to know and follow.
What these roles involve and how to enter the field.
Learn about leading organisations and their work.
Start by exploring the skills, roles and pathways of professional advocates.
Go to Guide D1 →Understand the advocacy sector, explore career pathways, and discover organisations making a difference.
Pillar D explores the professional landscape of advocacy — from individual career paths to the organisations that drive systemic change. Whether you're seeking employment in the sector or wanting to understand how advocacy organisations operate, this pillar provides the essential knowledge you need.
You'll discover diverse career opportunities, understand organisational structures, and learn how to position yourself for success in the advocacy sector.
Explore diverse career opportunities in advocacy — from frontline roles to strategic leadership positions. Understand the skills and qualifications needed.
Learn about different types of advocacy organisations — peak bodies, community groups, government agencies, and not-for-profits.
Map your career journey in advocacy. Discover pathways for professional development, training, and advancement in the sector.
Understand workplace culture, challenges, and rewards of advocacy work. Learn about funding, governance, and sector operations.
Create meaningful change and help others find their voice in systems that can be complex and overwhelming.
Develop valuable communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills that transfer across sectors.
Connect with passionate professionals and become part of a network dedicated to positive social change.
Work across multiple sectors - from grassroots community groups to national organisations and policy development.
Explore other pillars in the Advocacy Foundations Program to deepen your understanding.
Regional & Cultural Perspectives
Understanding advocacy across different contexts.
View Pillar E →Start with understanding advocacy roles and discover where your skills can make the biggest impact.
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