• Armadale WA, Kelmscott WA, Byford WA, Forrestdale WA, Harrisdale WA
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Margot is a chatty and sociable lady in her mid-40’s, living in Kelmscott. She has a mild intellectual disability and seeks an advocate to be her friend and confidante. Margot likes making jewellery and doing arts and crafts and would love to attend some classes. She would like some help with her budgeting. Margot likes going shopping, eating out and tenpin bowling and finds it hard to save money. She would like to save for a holiday and events like the Royal Show.

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

Citizen Advocacy seeks volunteers throughout the Perth area to be a friend and advocate to someone with an intellectual disability. You would develop a unique, one-to-one relationship, enjoying social outings and activities together. You can help by: • Assisting them to reach a life ambition or goal • Giving them a voice to become part of decision making and stand up for their rights • Being a mentor, offering encouragement and support to feel included and valued in society

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

Clarissa is a lovely 45-year-old who lives in Kelmscott with a mild intellectual disability. Clarissa could benefit with having an advocate who could assist her with general budgeting, Centrelink enquiries and just having someone who she feels she could call to have a chat with. She would benefit from having someone who could encourage and build her independence.

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

Mia is a cheerful lady in her 40’s living in Wilson. She is seeking an advocate in her local area to be her friend and get out and about in the community with her. Mia is a sociable, friendly lady that has a love for music, dancing and meeting new people. She has a mild intellectual disability and a visual impairment which impacts her confidence when in public. Mia would appreciate her new friend helping her navigate this so she can continue to enjoy her independence.

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

Jodie is a cheerful and sociable lady in her early 60’s, living in Wilson. She has a mild intellectual disability and seeks an advocate to be her friend and enjoy regular social activities and outings. Jodie is an avid reader and Enid Blyton fan. Some of her paintings won awards at the “As We Are” art exhibition. Socially, Jodie likes music and dancing (adores ABBA), tenpin bowling and watching the West Coast Eagles. Coffee, chats, a bit of shopping and having a manicure are favourites too

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

Leah is a friendly and articulate lady in her 40’s with autism who has an interest in handicraft and Taiko Japanese drumming. She is seeking an advocate close to where she lives in Willagee to be her friend and meet up with her occasionally, sometimes independently and sometimes with her son, who is 7 years old. This person would gently encourage Leah to pursue some of her interests and hobbies and get out of the house.

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

We are seeking a confident and kind lady in the Thornlie area, to be a co-advocate to Gemma alongside her existing advocate. Gemma is a lovely lady in her 40’s with an intellectual disability. Gemma is sociable and likes to get out and about. She enjoys girl time and has a love for jewellery, nails and hair. She is non-verbal but has her own way of communicating. She has supportive staff in her group home that can help teach you these communication techniques.

• Greenmount WA, Guildford WA, Midland WA, Mundaring WA, Parkerville WA, Middle Swan WA
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Dave is an older gentleman in his late 70’s. He’s friendly and cheerful, loves footy, and any excuse to wear his West Coast Eagles sports top! Dave has an intellectual disability and uses a wheelchair. He lives in an aged-care facility in Greenmount and would really benefit from a friend to pay a visit every week or so. Dave’s other interests include listening to music, playing the guitar and watching movies. Do you have some spare time during the week or at weekends to visit Dave?

• Ashby WA, Burswood WA, City Beach WA, Craigie WA, Joondanna WA, Murdoch WA, Osborne Park WA, West Perth WA
• Category: Disability Services
• 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 issues in the life of a person with intellectual disability. A crisis advocate has many of the same qualities as a citizen advocate and goes through the same orientation, but instead of committing to a long-term relationship, the crisis advocate is on hand to respond to unforeseen or urgent issues. The relationship will only be expected to last as long as the crisis continues.

• Ashby WA, Burswood WA, City Beach WA, Craigie WA, Joondanna WA, Murdoch WA, Osborne Park WA, West Perth WA
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Are you community minded with a strong sense of social justice? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a person with an intellectual disability? We are looking for volunteers in your area to come forward and support people in your local community. The role of a volunteer advocate typically takes 2-3 hours of your time, either weekly or fortnightly but those few hours can have a significant impact on someone who may be feeling isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.

• Ashby WA, Burswood WA, City Beach WA, Craigie WA, Joondanna WA, Murdoch WA, Osborne Park WA, West 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.

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

Jamie is an easy-going, young person in his mid-20’s. He enjoys music and watching marvel and horror movies. Jamie would like to connect with a confident person that will become a trusted friend and speak up for him when required. He needs an advocate with non-verbal communication skills. He lives in supported accommodation in Coolbinia. Jamie has an intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, is non-verbal and uses an eye gaze device to communicate.