#AdvocacyMatters
safeguarding
Commonwealth and State funding of independent advocacy organisations
for people with disabilities.
"Without it I would be living
in an aged care home “
"Some people do not have a voice and need help to get what they need."
Independent Advocacy
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Safeguards the most vulnerable people with disabilities
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Assists people with disabilities to navigate complex and often harmful systems
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Will not be funded or provided by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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Saves $3.50 for every $1 invested. Read More
The Combined Advocacy Groups of Queensland (CAGQ) consists of 12 Commonwealth and State funded organisations who are committed to the provision of independent social advocacy.
CAGQ Mission:
To promote and safeguard advocacy which defends and advances the rights, needs and interests of people with disabilities.
CAGQ Goal:
To promote an awareness of the significance of independent advocacy for people who have a disability to Government, instrumentalist and the Queensland community generally.