There are three Speak Out Self Advocacy groups in Tasmania. They are:
- Speak Out North West Self Advocacy Group
- Speak Out North Self Advocacy Group
- Speak Out South Self Advocacy Group
Speak Out Self Advocacy Groups are run by and for people with a disability that interferes with their learning or communication.
Our self advocacy groups are fun.
Everyone is welcome
We can make a difference in our own life and in each other’s lives.
Our groups are in accessible places and they are accessible for people with vision impairments and hearing impairments.
Why Join?
You should join one of our groups because you can:
- Share ideas and make new friends
- Talk about what’s important to you
- Learn about rights
- Learn from each other
- Find out what is happening in the community and get involved
- Be encouraged and get confidence
- Build your self-esteem
- Learn how to do new things with new people
- Be with friends who know you and understand you
Our Projects
- The Speak Out Conference and Disability Expos
- Delivering Self-advocacy training
- Adorable Project
- Living Safer Sexual Lives and Respectful Relationships
- Submissions to the NDIA, DSS and state government about NDIS Code of Conduct
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards
- Employment
- Review of the Guardianship and Administration Act
- Tasmanian Justice Strategy
- Focus Groups and consultations
- Violence Against People with Disability – Human Rights Commission
- A Collective Voice for People with Disability in Tasmania
- Australian Self Advocacy Project – SARU
Our Issues
The issues we care about include:
- Self advocacy
- Human Rights and the CRPD
- NDIS
- Jobs and employment
- Housing
- Being part of the community
- Sunny App and Staying Safe
- Choosing staff
We Demand
- We demand to be part of our community
- We demand to be valued and for the discrimination we face to end
- We demand real jobs in the community with real pay
- We demand an inclusive education
- We demand that all institutions are closed
Self Advocacy Matters
Self advocacy matters because:
- we want to be heard
- we have a voice
- it helps you be safe and not be taken advantage of
- you need to know your rights so you can exercise them
- everyone should be listened to and respected
- it’s important to help people stand up for themselves
- you have your say in your community work/school/home
- you can get the help you want, when you want and need it
- you learn about your rights so you can teach others what you know and build their skills
Quotes
“Come and join our groups!”
“We’re friendly and want to get to know you.”
Videos
Speak Out The Year in Focus
Speak Out North West Self Advocacy Group
Contact: Judy, Sonia and Kiara
Phone: 03 64319333
Email: selfadvocacy@speakoutadvocacy.org
Address: 2 Spring Street, Burnie, TAS 7320
Meeting Times
We hold meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Meeting Location
The Burnie Greens,
15 Fidler St Cooee,
TAS
Speak Out North Self Advocacy Group
Contact: Dominique and Brad
Phone: 03 63432022
Email: launceston@speakoutadvocacy.org
Address: 59D Amy Rd Launceston TAS 7250
Meeting Times
We hold meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month
5.30pm-7.30pm
Meeting Location
The Iron Horse Bar and Grill,
468 Westbury Road,
Prospect Vale TAS
Speak Out South Self Advocacy Group
Contact: Jenny, Lorraine and Leanne
Phone: 03 62312344
Email: admin@speakoutadvocacy.org
Address: 168 Collins St Hobart TAS 7000
Meeting Times
We hold meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month
5.30pm-7.30pm
Meeting Location
The Glenorchy Football Club Rooms,
Anfield St,
Glenorchy TAS