SPARK Self-Advocacy Project

SPARK (Strengthening Personal Advocacy, Resilience & Knowledge) is the only self-advocacy upskilling program specifically designed for young people with any type of disability in Western Australia. It empowers individuals aged 12-25 by building their capacity to self-advocate through a tailored workshop course. The program enhances participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence, enabling them to engage in their communities, exercise their rights, and make informed choices. Every young person with a disability deserves the opportunity to thrive. SPARK supports them in identifying barriers, envisioning a more inclusive future, and taking steps toward achieving self-advocacy and greater independence.

SPARK is aimed at increasing the skills, knowledge, and confidence of people with disability, their families, and their carers to:

a) Understand disability rights and self-advocate;

b) Develop meaningful natural relationships and connect with peers;

c) Navigate and connect with services and supports they need;

d) Increase a greater independence; and

e) Increase participation in the community by contributing and leading.

The SPARK program includes a workshop series held over 2 or 3 days, 4 times a year. Each workshop iteration will have the capacity to support up to 25 YPWD.

The workshops are divided into the following 2 age groups:

School age: 12-17 year olds

Young adult: 18-25 year olds

The learning structure:

A blended solution of face-to-face and online work is used to scaffold learning and provide opportunities for participants to practice skills in a supportive environment before applying their new skills to the real world.

Click on the link below to access the workshop registration form!

SPARK Workshop Sign-up – Fill out form

 

Can’t attend in person? Access our Spark Online Workshop here:

https://forms.office.com/r/aGmQAE9un8

 

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