Welcome To Module One
MC 1: Practice and Foundational Principles of Independent Advocacy in Queensland
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— Overview
Learning Area 1: Demonstrate a broad understanding of independent advocacy practices and principles
This session explores the foundational aspects of independent advocacy, providing you with the knowledge and skills to better support individuals and communities.
Furthermore, it provides an overview of independent advocacy practices and principles, explored through definitions, discussions, reflections, and practical applications. You will take the first step toward understanding advocacy's powerful role in empowering individuals and transforming communities.
Advocates act as the voice for those who may not be heard, ensuring their rights are upheld and their needs addressed. However, it’s equally important to understand the boundaries of advocacy services, ensuring clarity and respect in every engagement.
— OVERVIEW
Learning objectives:
1. Define the role and responsibilities of an independent advocate.
2. Identify and respect the boundaries of advocacy services.
3. Differentiate between various advocacy models (Individual, Systemic, Citizen advocacy).
4. Describe the value of advocacy within the local community and its impact on people with disabilities.
5. Apply cultural sensitivity and incorporate First Nations perspectives when working with diverse populations.
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Learning Area 2: Apply Strength-Based and Rights-Based Approaches to Advocacy
This section explores how to empower individuals by focusing on their strengths, upholding their rights, and navigating systems to achieve meaningful outcomes. Moreover, it provides an in-depth look at applying strength-based and rights-based approaches in advocacy.
By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to address critical issues like abuse and neglect while advocating effectively within complex systems like the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Family Support Services Scheme
— KEY POINTS
Learning objectives:
1. Utilise a person-centred, solution-focused approach to empower clients.
2. Address abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence effectively.
3. Incorporate strength-based principles to promote self-determination.
4. Advocate for client rights within the context of evolving systems (e.g., NDIS, FSSS).
5. Navigate systemic and community challenges to achieve meaningful outcomes for clients.
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Learning Area 3: Facilitate Effective Community Engagement and Partnerships
As an advocate, effective community engagement begins with collaboration. Advocates act as bridges between individuals and the services they need, connecting them with both mainstream services, such as healthcare and education, and specialist services, such as disability-specific support or counselling.
This session provides strategies for effective community engagement by identifying service gaps, building referral pathways, and facilitating multi-disciplinary support. Advocates play a crucial role in connecting clients with both mainstream and specialist services to ensure comprehensive and integrated care.
— KEY POINTS
Learning objectives:
1. Collaborate with mainstream and specialist services to support clients.
2. Engage community resources to provide holistic solutions
3. Understand the scope of general advocacy issues, including financial support, mental health, employment, health literacy, and tenant disputes.
4. Monitor advocacy trends to adapt practices to current and emerging community needs.
5. Foster partnerships that ensure optimal outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
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