This unique course takes you through the who and what of government decision-making, revealing how you can be a more influential advocate.

Advocacy is in the community service sector’s DNA, but mystifying government processes can frustrate the best laid plan. This course, developed by Anna Moynihan and Rachel Healy, is ideal for those working in the community services sector who want to know more about government and to learn about the people, positions, institutions and processes through which public policy decision are made.

With a relaxed and approachable style, Anna and Rachel cater to diverse learning styles. They bring the ‘who’ who’ to life through large and small group discussion, realistic scenarios, and personal stories from their respective careers. Using practical exercises they put people in the shoes of busy decision-makers to better understand what they’re looking for in advocacy and advice. A panel discussion with a former Minister and senior government executive caps off this unique course.

Please note this is a two part series. Participants should attend both sessions.

Dates: Monday, 29 March and Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Learning Objectives:

A more comprehensive understanding of the people, positions, and processes through which State government decisions are made, including their timeframes.
A keener appreciation of what decision makers are looking for in advice and proposals.
An opportunity to refine your organisation’s story about what it offers, the public benefit and the alignment with government priorities.
A collection of proven methods and resources to take away and use day to day.
Plus, another opportunity to network and plan with like-minded colleagues.

Who should attend

Anyone working in the sexual assault, women’s health and wellbeing and domestic and family violence sector who wants to influence public policy.

About the facilitators

Anna Moynihan and Rachel Healy

Anna Moynihan and Rachel Healy understand the community services sector’s unique value. As a social worker, Anna worked in front-line service delivery and executive roles across disability, community care, child protection, hospitals and women’s health. In government she drove significant collaborations with the sector, notably the Compact which resulted in the innovative Human Services Quality Framework. After a decade working in government social policy roles, since 2009 Rachel has worked with a range of community services as a researcher, evaluator and facilitator across the health, disability, domestic and family violence, family support, housing, education, justice and community legal sectors.