What is advocacy?

Advocacy refers to the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or policy to bring about change or raise awareness. Advocates work to influence decisions, policies, and practices in various areas such as social, political, or environmental issues. This can involve speaking out on behalf of a group or individual, lobbying for specific changes, or raising awareness to garner public support. Advocacy plays a crucial role in addressing issues, promoting justice, and bringing about positive social change.

This module consists of CHCADV001 - Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs and applies to workers of all levels in a range of health or community services settings who provide services using a human rights based approach and have direct interaction with clients. The key outcomes you will achieve upon completion of this module includes: