Build your advocacy skills, boost your confidence and learn how to influence change in your community or organisation.

Two-day workshop in Esperance, Kepa Kurl

Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 September 2025

Lotteries House, Esperance

This two-day workshop will equip you with practical tools to pitch and lead advocacy initiatives using the PHAI advocacy model. You will explore a wide range of topics, from human rights to the commercial determinants of health through case studies, group activities and expert presentations.

Open to community members and professionals in public health, non-government and grassroots agencies, funding bodies, researchers and students.

No prior advocacy experience is needed – just a passion for change.

What you’ll gain

Skills to plan, develop and pitch your advocacy campaign
Hands-on skills through case studies, group work and expert insights
Develop your messaging, delivery and persuasive language

Facilitators

Dr Mel Stoneham, Curtin University PHAI Teaching Team
Prof Christina Pollard, Curtin University PHAI Teaching Team
Ms Dorte Hansen, Project Manager at Hope Community Services

Cost

Two-day Workshop: $300 per person (plus booking fee) – including lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

Subsidies are available for community members.
For more information please contact Emily Aarts on 0418 423 965 or email at emily.aarts@hopecs.org.au

Please note that places are limited and payment is required to secure your booking.

Accommodation is not included in the ticket price.

The venue

Lotteries House, 3 Forrest St, Esperance WA 6450

Further information

Contact Nicole at phai@curtin.edu.au or call Mel Stoneham on 0421 113 580

More about the facilitators

Dr Mel Stoneham

With over 20 years of advocacy experience, Mel's areas of expertise are environment and health, remote community engagement, and marketing tactics. She brings deep expertise in planning, implementing and evaluating advocacy programs.

Professor Christina Pollard

Christina brings 35 years of government experience, offering valuable insights into influencing change from within. Her areas of expertise include food security and government practices.

Dorte Hansen

Dorte Hansen is the Projects Manager for Hope Community Services. She has a wealth of experience across a diverse range of sectors, working for local governments, the tertiary sector, non-government agencies and government agencies. Dorte's expertise centres on health promotion, transport planning, project management and community development.