What is Self Advocacy?
Self-advocacy is understanding your rights; speaking up for yourself and others if they cannot speak for themselves; taking action; or taking control of your life.
This can be done alone or as part of a group.
Self-Advocacy is about speaking up for yourself, speaking up for others and finding solutions to issues that are important.
There are Self- Advocacy groups in each region in Ireland if you would like to be involved contact your local group
What is Self Advocacy
What is a Self Advocacy Group
Setting Up an Advocacy Group
Creating a Code of Practice
Rules for your Advocacy Group
Creating a vision statement for Advocacy Group
Saint John of God Dublin South East Voices
Membership: Open membership from
the whole region of Dublin South East
Chairperson: Revolving Chair
Meetings: This group meets monthly
Facilitator: Desmond North
Email: desmond.north@sjog.ie
Phone: (01) 2852900
Saint John of God Menni Voices – Liffey Region, Dublin
Membership: Open membership from the whole Liffey Region – Dublin
Meetings: This group meets monthly
Chairperson: Louise Crowley
Email: louise.crowley@sjog.ie
Phone: (01) 4686400
Secretary: Lisa McEvoy
Saint John of God Speak Up Council – Liffey Region, Kildare
Membership: Open membership from the whole Liffey Region – Kildare
Meetings: This group meets monthly
Chairperson: Sarah Jane Lavin
Email: speakupsjog@icloud.com
Phone: (01) 6303400
Saint John of God Kerry – The Client Rep Group
Membership: Open membership from the whole Kerry Region
Meetings: This group meets monthly
Facilitator: Ms. Helena Cronin
Address: Saint John of God Kerry Services
Monavalley, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Email: helena.cronin@sjog.ie
Phone: 066 7124333
Charter of Rights
Rules for Advocacy Groups
Have the Right to Have a Voice
Have The Right To Choose
Have The Right To Advocate
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