Advocacy WA

We are driven by a commitment to justice, human rights and self-determination. We act with integrity and accountability and embrace innovation to meet the evolving needs of our community. We take pride in our professionalism and celebrate the successes of staff and clients as we work toward a more inclusive society.

30000

km travelled

611

advocacy issues resolved

468

clients supported

Rural town trips

260

hours of work for people with disability

grants completed

interns hosted from two universities

35-year legacy of inclusion, equity, and empowerment.
Expansion of services across 80 towns and suburbs.
25% growth in NDAP clients; 15% growth in NDIS Appeals.
80% success rate in appeal cases.
Launch of Moodle training modules, and advocacy materials translated into Noongar, Tagalog, and Swahili.
Advocacy WA represented at major forums — National Disability Summit, Royal Commission hearings, International Day of Disability (Bunbury).
Strengthened partnerships with PWdWA, Enable WA, and Great Southern Community Legal Centre.
Focus on financial resilience, staff wellbeing, and equitable reform as NDIS legislation evolves.

Delivered peer support, anti-bullying workshops, and inclusive leadership training across the South West.
Conducted accessibility audits for local governments.
Ongoing systemic advocacy through WA Department of Communities and Commonwealth grants.
Acknowledged funding challenges and rising service demand.
Advocated for rural inclusion in NDIS policy and media engagement.

Economic Participation Project → work-readiness training for youth with disability in Busselton schools.
Inclusive Leadership Program (Lotterywest) → trained aspiring board members with disability.
Your Rights, Your Supports, Your Service (NDIS Quality & Safeguards) → participant-rights workshops.
Peer Support & Capacity Building → launched D-Connect and D-Connect Local peer groups across the region.

Sean’s Story: harassment by debt collector resolved through compassionate repayment plan.
When Systems Fail: securing Supported Independent Living for a non-verbal client with autism.
Sarah’s Story: successful DSP appeal restoring financial stability and wellbeing.

Housing crisis → submission and campaign with REIWA for accessible housing & NCC 2022 adoption.
Education & anti-bullying → formal submission to Commonwealth review; ongoing role on Dept of Education Access & Inclusion Committee.
Policy & Submissions → input to 10 major reviews (e.g., NDIS Amendment Bill, Guardianship Act Review, Foundational Supports Review).
Media Advocacy → coverage via ABC, GWN, The West Australian, and regional press.