Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy

Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy

Consumers of Mental Health WACloverdale, WA
Friday, Jan 23, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm AWST
Overview

Join our brand-new workshop, Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy, developed through the My Voice, My Rights, My Way project.

Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy

Friday 23rd January
Training Room 14, Consumers of Mental Health WA Belmont
12/275 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale 6104
10:00am – 1:00pm (please arrive at 9:45am if you would like some time to settle in before the session, which will start at 10am sharp).


Join the My Voice My Rights My Way team for our band-new workshop Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy. This is one of four new workshops developed by and for people with Lived and Living Experience.


Communication for Self-Advocacy will cover:

  • How to use assertive communication in Self-Advocacy
  • How to use indirect communication techniques for Self-Advocacy
  • How to prepare for Self-Advocacy
  • The importance of maintaining wellbeing whilst Self-Advocating


This session will be delivered alongside a light morning tea which will accommodate vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements.

Our other workshops will cover Self-Advocacy essentials and various aspects of system navigation, with healthcare rights and maintaining wellbeing throughout. Stay tuned for more to follow.

Learn more about the My Voice, My Rights, My Way project on our website, or contact myvoice@comhwa.org.au

Join our brand-new workshop, Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy, developed through the My Voice, My Rights, My Way project.

Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy

Friday 23rd January
Training Room 14, Consumers of Mental Health WA Belmont
12/275 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale 6104
10:00am – 1:00pm (please arrive at 9:45am if you would like some time to settle in before the session, which will start at 10am sharp).


Join the My Voice My Rights My Way team for our band-new workshop Speaking Up: Communication for Self-Advocacy. This is one of four new workshops developed by and for people with Lived and Living Experience.


Communication for Self-Advocacy will cover:

  • How to use assertive communication in Self-Advocacy
  • How to use indirect communication techniques for Self-Advocacy
  • How to prepare for Self-Advocacy
  • The importance of maintaining wellbeing whilst Self-Advocating


This session will be delivered alongside a light morning tea which will accommodate vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements.

Our other workshops will cover Self-Advocacy essentials and various aspects of system navigation, with healthcare rights and maintaining wellbeing throughout. Stay tuned for more to follow.

Learn more about the My Voice, My Rights, My Way project on our website, or contact myvoice@comhwa.org.au

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person
  • Doors at 9:45 AM

Location

Consumers of Mental Health WA

275 Belmont Avenue

#14 Cloverdale, WA 6105

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