Gippsland Disability Resource Council Inc.

Systemic Advocacy

Systemic Advocacy is when action is taken to influence or produce systemic change to ensure fair treatment and social justice for people with disabilities. Changes may be pursued in legislation, government policy, policy and practices of agencies providing services to people with disabilities.

Strategies for this may include collective advocacy, advocacy development, community development, community education, campaigns, resource development and lobbying.

Possible Outcomes for Systemic Advocacy


Possible outcomes of Systemic Advocacy may include:

  • positive changes in legislation/protection of existing legislation.
  • positive changes in government policies.
  • changes in practices and policies of services (generic and disability).
  • increased access to generic services by people with a disability.
  • increased participation by people with a disability in community activities.
  • new service development in response to identified needs.
  • changes in models of service.
  • issues raised by advocacy taken up by government/ services/ community.
  • safeguarding and protecting rights of people with a disability.
  • changes in community behaviour towards people with a disability.
  • development of effective networks and coalitions.
  • improved quality of life.

    Regional Disability Resource Councils Involved in Systemic Advocacy.

    A Comprehensive list of Disabilitity Resource Councils in Victoria is Coming Soon

    The definition and outcomes for systemic advocacy are taken from Advancing Advocacy (Disability Advocacy Effectiveness Project) written by MGM Consultants in Human Services - September 1995.

    Gippsland Disability Resource Council
    42 -44 Fowler St
    P.O. Box 63 Moe 3825
    Phone: 03 5127 5555
    TTY: 03 5126 1209
    Toll Free: 1800 625 674
    E-mail: gdrc@net-tech.com.au