Advocacy Priorities
We believe that everyone has the right to a safe, secure home in their community. However, for many people with intellectual disabilities or mental health needs, this is not yet a reality. Long waiting lists, limited housing supply, and gaps in support funding continue to prevent people from living independently.
Advocacy is an essential part of our work. We work alongside partners, service providers and national bodies to influence change — so that housing and support systems better meet the needs of the people we serve.
We are advocating for
1. More homes in the community
Increased housing provision so that people can move from congregated settings or the family home into homes of their own.
This includes:
- Increased investment in specialist housing.
- More flexible and innovative housing models.
- A wider mix of housing options to support choice and independence.
2. Funding for housing and support
Increased housing provision so that people can move from congregated settings or the family home into homes of their own.
This includes:
- Increased investment in specialist housing.
- More flexible and innovative housing models.
- A wider mix of housing options to support choice and independence.
3. System-wide change
Increased housing provision so that people can move from congregated settings or the family home into homes of their own.
This includes:
- Increased investment in specialist housing.
- More flexible and innovative housing models.
- A wider mix of housing options to support choice and independence.
4. Collaboration across the sector
We work with others to influence policy at national and local level, so that housing systems better reflect the needs and rights of people with disabilities.
Together we continue to advocate for:
- Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
- Fair and inclusive housing policies.
- Long-term planning to meet future housing demand.
5. Listening to the people we support
The voices of tenants, families and carers are central to our advocacy work.
We are committed to:
- Creating opportunities for tenants to share their experiences.
- Ensuring their views inform our priorities.
- Strengthening tenant engagement and participation.
Our Ambition
Through this work, we aim to contribute to real, lasting change — so that more people can access the homes and supports they need to live independently, with dignity and choice
Our Clear Set of Actions
- Establishing an advocacy working group across our organisation.
- Developing and implementing a formal advocacy plan.
- Making annual pre-Budget submissions and policy contributions.
- Participating in local Housing and Disability Steering Groups.
- Building relationships with key decision-makers and funding bodies.
- Working in partnership with organisations across housing and disability services.
- Raising awareness through communications, media and stakeholder engagement.