Advocacy training
Learn to speak up, stand strong, and create change.
VALID Connect’s Advocacy Training empowers people with intellectual disability, families, and support staff to build the skills and confidence needed to speak out and make informed choices. Whether you’re advocating for yourself or supporting others, this training helps you find your voice — and use it.
What You’ll Learn
- What advocacy really means — and why it matters
- How to speak up with confidence in different settings
- Your rights and responsibilities as an advocate
- How to work with services, organisations, and systems to create positive change
Who It’s For
- People with intellectual disability who want to strengthen their voice
- Families and carers who want to support self-advocacy
- Staff and organisations building advocacy skills in their teams
Why Choose VALID Connect?
Our training is:
- Practical – real-life tools you can use straight away
- Interactive – learn by doing, not just listening
- Inclusive – shaped by people with lived experience
- Supportive – a safe space to practice and grow your skills
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to build on what you know, we’ll meet you where you’re at.
Next Steps
Want to build advocacy skills in yourself, your group, or your team?
Contact VALID Connect to book a session or ask how we can tailor training to your needs.