# Event Details - **Event Name**: Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 am - **Event Description**: Unfortunately people with disability are not offered the same opportunities as others in our community and they regularly need to speak up or have people to speak up for them to get a fair go. Often, families must become advocates because their family member faces rejection, discrimination or low expectations. This workshop will help people with disability and family members to 'find their voice', stand their ground, and become more effective in influencing what happens in their life, or for their family member. This workshop, led by presenters with experience in advocating for and alongside people with disability, will introduce participants to the principles and fundamentals of social advocacy. This workshop will help you with: - Principles of advocacy to guide your thinking. - Strategies for advocacy to guide your actionsIdentifying pitfalls and barriers. - Becoming more effective in influencing what happends in your life, or for your family member. - How to stay focused on your best interests, or those of your family members. The workshop covers similar material to The Meaning of Advocacy workshop previously offered by CRU. About the Presenters: Jenny Smith has been involved in disability advocacy for several decades, primarily operating as both an individual advocate and Citizen Advocate. She was a founding member of Capricorn Citizen Advocacy in Rockhampton and remains actively involved on that board to this day. She was herself a Citizen Advocate for 12 years before her much loved Protégé passed away in 2025. Jenny also has her own small business focussing on supported decision-making. Deb McNair is a Facilitator at CRU. She has experience in both family and systemic advocacy, through advocating for her school-aged daughter with disability in various educational settings. Deb is also an experienced teacher who has lived and worked in remote, rural and regional Queensland. Her work and advocacy have always been grounded in a strong vision for inclusion and equity. She has a deep passion for inclusion and values diversity and developing connections in communities. Who Should Attend? This workshop is for people with disability and family members, as well as close friends and allies, who take up an unpaid advocacy role, or would like to learn where to begin. It is not suitable for workers. About CRU:For over 35 years, Community Resource Unit has been working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community. Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event. Ph: 07 3844 2211 or Email: cru@cru.org.au - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hermit-park/advocacy-for-people-with-disabilities-and-their-families-townsville/200029534822015 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hermit Park - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: 139 Charters Towers Rd, Hermit Park QLD 4812, Australia - **lat**: -19.27908 - **long**: 146.79898 - **full address**: 139 Charters Towers Rd, Hermit Park QLD 4812, Australia, 139 Charters Towers Rd, Hyde Park QLD 4812, Australia, Hermit Park ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/866b2e581d9797331b083d2b565b17b10634764b6a498174bdefb26a11cd457c-rimg-w1000-h500-dc028960-gmir?v=1772837639 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville being held? - **A:** Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 am at 139 Charters Towers Rd, Hermit Park QLD 4812, Australia, 139 Charters Towers Rd, Hyde Park QLD 4812, Australia, Hermit Park. - **Q**: Who is organizing Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville? - **A:** Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville is organized by CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Advocacy for people with disabilities and their families - Townsville is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hermit Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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