What is Self Advocacy?
Self Advocacy is about speaking up about your rights and the services and supports you may want or need. It's about having a say about things that are important to you to make change happen.
SAWA supported by PWdWA has secured an extension of time and additional funding from the Individual Capacity Building Program Grant Round 2019-20 for the Self Advocacy WA (SAWA) Capacity Building Project to June 2024.
The intention of this project is to provide the opportunity for SAWA Members to:
- Further develop skills in co-designing and co-facilitating meetings and forums, connecting with SAWA members, using social media and attending forums.
- Review and provide information on self advocacy in relation to individual and group issues.
- Connect and network with other organisations that do peer support.
Free Membership
You can become a member of Self Advocacy WA (SAWA) if you are:
- A person with disability living in Western Australia
- At least 15 years old
To register your membership, please contact us by email or phone
Phone: 08 9420 7279
Country: 1800 193 331
If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service on 133 677.
Membership Activities
SAWA runs meetings, workshops and forums on topics that are important to members; such as access to employment, health services, housing, transport, justice, support services and the NDIS. SAWA members also enjoy social activities and events.
The SAWA Advisory Committee will meet approximately six times between May 2023 and June 2024. The meetings will be 90 minutes each time during the project. The committee is voluntary and supported by a paid project officer who will coordinate SAWA Advisory Committee meetings, workshops, events and material development.
Expression of Interest
We’re seeking expressions of interest from people with disability to become a SAWA Member and join the SAWA Advisory Committee.
Before expressing interest, please ensure your availability to attend most of the SAWA Advisory Committee meetings below. The first meeting will be in person, with the potential of some following SAWA meetings via zoom.
The first meeting will be:
Date: Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: PWdWA at City West Lotteries House
2 Delhi St
West Perth.
The following meetings will be 10.30 am – 12.00 pm:
10 May 2023
12 July 2023
13 September 2023
8 November 2023
9 January 2024
12 March 2024.
