Stronger Voices, Better Care - Advocate for yourself, and support others in healthcare settings

This workshop is designed to build an individuals and communities to confidently navigate healthcare setting —whether for themselves or in support of others. 

Learn practical tools and build the skills needed to advocate effectively in healthcare settings, ensuring everyone receives respectful, informed, and person-centred care.

What will be covered:

• Ways To Advocate for Your Healthcare Needs
  Understand your rights, ask questions, express your needs, and make informed decisions about your care.

• Ways To Support Others in Advocacy

• Learn how to support friends or family to advocate for their healthcare needs —especially those who may face barriers being heard.

• Getting the Best Out of Healthcare
  Get to know how healthcare works, who’s who in the system, and how to prepare for appointments or hospital visits.

• Communication Skills
  Learn ways to be assertive, and respectful during communication with healthcare professionals.

• Caring for Yourself and Getting Support
  Ways to find support and manage fatigue when advocating for yourself, or someone else's, healthcare needs takes time.

This is suitable for consumers who:

• Want to feel more confident in healthcare settings, or when supporting others to speak up during healthcare appointments

• Carers, family members, or friends who support others in healthcare settings