Advocacy in Healthcare
- Asking a doctor to explain something more simply.
- Requesting a second opinion.
- Asking for more time during appointments.
- Helping someone understand a medical form.
- Supporting a person who feels overwhelmed or unheard.
Advocacy in Education
- Requesting learning support or reasonable adjustments.
- Meeting with a teacher to discuss concerns.
- Asking for clearer expectations or extra time.
- Helping a student write a statement about their needs.
Advocacy in Community Services
- Asking for a complaint to be reviewed fairly.
- Requesting to speak to a supervisor if something feels wrong.
- Helping someone understand their service agreement.
- Challenging misinformation or unclear rules.
Advocacy in NDIS or Support Settings
- Preparing evidence for a planning meeting.
- Asking a planner to explain a decision.
- Requesting a review of a rejected support.
- Helping someone communicate their goals and needs.
Advocacy at Work
- Requesting ergonomic equipment or flexible hours.
- Raising concerns about accessibility or discrimination.
- Asking for clearer instructions or expectations.
- Supporting a colleague who is treated unfairly.
Advocacy in Everyday Life
- Helping a friend write an email asking for support.
- Asking for information in plain language.
- Correcting incorrect information politely but firmly.
- Encouraging someone to speak about their needs.
Quick Summary
- Advocacy happens in everyday conversations and decisions.
- Speaking up helps prevent small problems from becoming big issues.
- You may already be using advocacy skills without realising it.