Allies for Systemic Advocacy: 18-Month Learning Cohort

Do you often see how systems fail to meet the needs of survivors?

WorkUP Queensland is pleased to be able to offer the Allies for Systemic Advocacy 18-month learning cohort, facilitated by Global Alliance for Women’s Safety.

Services with a focus on advocacy and integration are invited to express interest in Allies in Systemic Advocacy for up to 3 workers, one of which is a leader or manager.

Over the 18-month learning cohort, you will:

  • Learn and apply the 5 skills of systemic advocacy on a systemic problem you’ve encountered,
  • Receive feedback and coaching, while working towards a systemic change for survivors and
  • Get inspiration from ASA facilitators and others in the sector.

At the end of the cohort, you will have new skills, colleagues who share the ASA framework, and options for action to inspire and sustain your system change efforts.

Key Benefits for Services:

Participation in ASA offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Raising awareness and establishing shared language around best practices.
  • Enhancing human resource management and recruitment processes.
  • Improving workforce wellbeing and retention.
  • Sharing valuable learnings and resources across the broader sector.

Program Details and Key Dates:

Duration: November 2024 to April 2026 (Participants must commit to the full 18 months)

Face-to-Face 2-Day Initial Workshop: Thursday 7 & Friday 8 November 2024, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Fitzy’s Loganholme, QLD)

10 Online Group Sessions: Dates determined by participants after the initial workshop

Face-to-Face 2-Day Final Workshop: Dates to be determined throughout the program

Eligibility and Cost

This program is open to:

  • Specialist domestic and family violence, sexual violence, and women’s health and wellbeing services funded by the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General, Office for Women
  • QDVSN members
  • Integrated Service Response services
  • Other organisations involved in systems advocacy

Cost: $300 + GST per participant (max 3 per organisation)
Only one EOI is required per service. EOIs close Thursday 24 October 2024.

Submit Your EOI Today!

This is a rare opportunity to enhance your service with the skills, support, and tools needed to make a lasting impact on systemic challenges facing survivors. Submit your expression of interest HERE by Thursday 24 October 2024 to participate in Allies for Systemic Advocacy.

For more information, please contact Kirstie on 0428 103 841 or kirstie.williamson@healingfoundation.org.au