“Real advocacy doesn’t mean speaking for someone. It means being beside them when their voice needs support to be heard.” At Citizen Advocacy Auckland, one of our guiding principles is simple — but powerful: walk alongside, not in front. That ...
At Citizen Advocacy Auckland, we often hear the question: “So what exactly is citizen advocacy?” The answer is simple — and powerful. Citizen Advocacy is about one person standing beside another. It’s a long-term, one-to-one relationship where a volunteer advocate ...
In the realm of Citizen Advocacy, while long-term relationships between advocates and individuals with intellectual disabilities are foundational, there are moments when immediate intervention is crucial. This is where crisis advocates step in, providing essential short-term support during urgent situations. ...
In the realm of Citizen Advocacy, the bond between a citizen advocate and the person they support is paramount. However, behind the scenes, associate advocates play a crucial role in reinforcing these relationships by offering specialized knowledge and guidance. 🧩 ...
“I didn’t need special skills. I just needed to care — and to be there.” I stumbled across Citizen Advocacy almost by accident. I was at a community event, chatting with someone at a stall, and I asked, “So what ...
Sometimes, someone in your life might need extra support — someone in their corner, standing alongside them. That’s where Citizen Advocacy comes in. We create long-term, one-to-one advocacy relationships for people with intellectual disabilities who may be isolated, unheard, or ...
If you’re reading this and thinking, “I wish someone could be on my side…” you’ve already taken a brave and important step. At Citizen Advocacy Auckland, we match people with intellectual disabilities with a person from the community — someone ...
