Be Inspired..
There are many wonderful stories of how citizen advocates have enhanced the lives of their protégés with disability. Here’s a small selection…
Advocates in Action
Hayley & Tegan
Tegan used to live alone, disliked her employment (shut in a back room sorting out old clothes on her own) and was socially isolated. Her ...
Michelle & Winnie
Winnie spent her first six decades in institutional care. Her experiences there taught her to withdraw and not say a word (literally!) Her life has ...
Trish & Gloria
GLORIA’s story – by her citizen advocate, Trish: Gloria was born in Dalwallinu District Hospital, Western Australia. Growing up on her parent’s farm in the rolling ...
Steve & Jeremy
Most citizen advocacy roles are informal, but Steve became Jeremy’s Enduring Power of Attorney. Steve looks out for Jeremy in a range of ways and manages ...
Patrick & Carl
Carl was separated from his family at the age of 7. He languished for decades in a dingy hostel for people with disabilities sharing a ...
Lesley & Larraine
Larraine could not hear, see or talk and used a wheelchair, requiring 24/7 paid support. As the only unpaid person in Larraine’s life, Lesley used to ...
Mun & Eve
Eve was not always treated with the dignity and respect she deserved from her carers and felt too intimidated to complain. Eve’s advocate, Mun, brought this ...
Mavis & James
James, who was separated from his family at the age of 4, is now in his late 60s. All his life he suffered from a ...
Pat & Don
Running a business from his home, with a wife and two young children, Pat’s life was full. When reflecting on one of the “big questions” ...
