Empowering student voices
Advocate-ED is a program for Autistic or neurodivergent tertiary students to build skills in self-advocacy, collaboration, and self-reflection. It educates students to advocate for their needs without burning out, and identify their goals, preferences, and strategies.
Advocate-ED provides students will tools and insights to build strong, respectful connections with peers and staff alike – empowering them to navigate the challenges of tertiary education with confidence, and building a stronger, more connected community.
Key details and what to expect
The Advocate-ED program builds student skills and confidence in areas of self-advocacy and peer advocacy, with two courses of 6 modules covering each topic.
Students will be awarded a certificate of completition upon conclusion, recognising them as a Certified Peer Mentor.
Modules are delivered by qualified facilitators, who draw from their own Autistic and neurodivergent lived experiences, as well as neuro-affirming training, to support students to navigate the Advocate-ED program with curiosity and confidence.
Advocate-ED modules are written by Autistic people, for Autistic people, and are underpinned by a balanced combination of lived experience and academic research.
Our program proudly includes access to resources from our partner organisations, Reframing Autism and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia and New Zealand – curated for students needs.
For your organisation
Advocate-ED works alongside tertiary organisations and institutes to build communities which are strong, inclusive and neurodiverse.
Not only does the Advocate-ED program empower students to confidently identify and express their needs and goals, it also trains staff and coaches to support Autistic self-advocacy in a way that clarifies boundaries, reduces conflict and builds trust. Further, it provides parents and carers with insight and tools to support their young person’s growing autonomy.
How to get involved
Register your interest or find out more by contacting us through the form below!