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ABOUT SPEAKOUT ADVOCACY:

The Speak Out Association of Tasmania, also known as Speak Out, is an advocacy service and a membership organisation for people with a disability.
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OUR AIMS AND MISSION:

We aim to develop a respectful and inclusive community for people living with a disability.
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WE HAVE A RANGE OF MEMBERS

We welcome membership! Speak Out runs monthly self advocacy groups in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.
Discover what being a member of SpeakOut means >

What doES SPEAK OUT do?

Speak Out employs advocates who are experienced in working with people living with a disability.

Advocacy means ‘standing beside’ someone, or standing up for someone’s rights. An advocate is on your side if you are being treated unfairly and will help you work out what you want and how they can help. Learn more about Speak Out Advocacy →

SPEAK OUT MEMBERSHIP

Anyone with an intellectual disability can become a full member of Speak Out. The cost of full membership is $10.00.

Speak Out runs monthly self advocacy groups in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. Each year there is the Speak Out conference that goes for 2 – 3 days. Anyone with a disability can come to SA groups and conference, with members getting a discount. Learn more about Speak Out Membership or visit our image gallery →

HOW CAN SPEAK OUT HELP ME?

Speak out can help people with all types of disabilities. Primarily, we can help you with:

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Speaking up

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Being Heard

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Taking part in the community

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Getting information

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Knowing and claiming your rights

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Making decisions

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Making a complaint

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Attending meetings with other service providers

DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS

Speak Out has developed a video that teaches young people about choice and decision making.

“Casey and Reece talk about making choices and decisions. This is a DVD designed to teach young people with intellectual disability about choice and decision making.”

WHO WE CAN HELP

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WHO WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HELP

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

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PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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MAKING CONTACT WITH SPEAK OUT

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