The lack of additional advocacy funding in the Budget has left many advocacy organisations making hard decisions to limit their supports to the most urgent matters, close valued programs and let go of skilled staff.

The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) and the NDIS Review have both highlighted the vital role of independent disability advocacy and the need for increased funding. Despite this acknowledgment, advocacy organisations are struggling with inadequate resources. Without immediate government action, more organisations will lose staff and turn away increasing numbers of people with disability in crisis.

That’s why, as we approach critical government decisions, we are launching an Ally Week to ask our friends and supporters to help address this urgent crisis. By talking about why funding for independent advocacy is important to you and your organisation, you will be helping to share our message far and wide.

We are hopeful that the combined strength of voices from our allies, people with disablity, their families, and advocates will urge governments to invest in meeting the long-term demand and need for advocacy.

We ask all allies of disability advocacy and people with disability, their families and carers to show their support of our call for increased funding to address this crisis.

When: Monday, 29 July to Sunday, 4 August

What: Ally Week for advocacy friends, supporters and families to demand increased funding for disability advocacy by sharing what advocacy means to them.

Where: Anywhere and everywhere! On your socials, websites and any newsletters.

How: Read on below for the actions to show your support