• Wilson WA, Shelley WA
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Jodie is a gentle and sociable lady in her early 60’s, living in Wilson. She seeks an advocate who shares some of her interests and is happy to spend some time with her having a chat or coffee. Jodie is an avid reader and loves crafts, especially weaving and painting. She won awards at the ‘As We Are’ art exhibition. She likes music (adores ABBA) and dancing, ten pin bowling and is a West Coast Eagles fan! Jodie also enjoys going shopping and a having a manicure as a special treat.

• Cottesloe Western Australia
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Lauren is a lovely, easy-going lady who lives in her own Unit in Cottesloe. She is seeking someone to spend time with having a chat over coffee and perhaps doing some craftwork together. Lauren also likes visiting the zoo and loves the penguins! Lauren is in her 60’s and is quite isolated. She struggles a little with her mobility and would greatly appreciate having a friend and advocate to talk to, give gentle encouragement and assist her to get the most from life.

• Fremantle Western Australia
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support

Libby lives in in Fremantle. She’s chatty with a great sense of humour but doesn’t find it easy to make new friends. She loves Christmas and supports both the Eagles and the Dockers! Libby would love to see a live football match and having a friend beside her would make the experience more enjoyable. Libby has mobility issues, struggling with stairs for example. She would really benefit from an advocate who gives gentle but consistent encouragement to help Libby set and achieve goals.

• Bassendean WA, Fremantle WA, Nedlands WA, Perth WA
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Citizen Advocacy is seeking volunteer advocates based in the Perth area who want to make a difference in the life of someone with intellectual disability. As an advocate you will be well placed to assist in community inclusion and social acceptance by empowering the person with intellectual disability and helping them to engage with their local community.

• Cottesloe WA, Fremantle WA, Perth WA
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Citizen Advocacy is seeking volunteers throughout the Perth area. You would develop a unique, one-to-one relationship, enjoying social outings and activities together. You can help someone by: • Becoming a friend and confidante • Assisting them to identify and reach their goals • Connecting them to their local community • Encouraging them speak up about any worries or concerns • Empowering them to make their own decisions and choices in life

• Bentley WA, Riverton WA, Wilson WA, Shelley WA
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Mia lives in in Wilson. She is in her early 40’s with an intellectual disability and has a visual impairment. Mia is very sociable and likes meeting new people. She loves music and dancing and enjoys going out for lunch and coffee. An advocate could accompany Mia on outings and help build her confidence. Her visual impairment limits going out alone, and she would appreciate having a friend with her. Mia wants to retain her independence socially and feel connected with the community.

• Perth Western Australia
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Citizen Advocacy is seeking crisis advocates to assist with short-term advocacy roles addressing unforeseen or urgent matters in the life of a person with intellectual disability. A crisis advocate has the same qualities as a citizen advocate and is trained for the role. The crisis advocate is on hand to assist an existing advocate or the person they are supporting for a given period of time until a particular issue is resolved.