One of the principle aims of the Citizen Advocacy Trust of Australia is to raise funds which are offered as grants to local Citizen Advocacy programs throughout Australia. We are a small group of people who are all passionate about the possibilities that a citizen advocacy relationship can offer to isolated and vulnerable people with …read more
News
New event: Disabilities in prison – a horror story in our own house
We are very pleased to announce a new fundraising event coming up in a few weeks in Brisbane. Stephen Kiem, SC, will lead us through the reality of our correctional service system for people with disability. Stephen was the Human Rights medallist of 2009, Weekend Australian Australian of the Year in 2007, a Patron of …read more
The Mission of Citizen Advocacy Trust of Australia
Imagine a life over which you have little control. You have no say in where you live, who you live with or what you do each day and most of the people in your life are paid to be there. This is the experience of many people with an intellectual disability. The Citizen Advocacy Trust …read more
Ven. Robina Courtin, Compassion in Action
‘Positive states of mind are natural to us. They are at the core of our being. They are what define our mind. They are what we really are.’ – Ven. Robina Come and hear Ven. Robina Courtin speak about Compassion in Action, enjoy a light meal and help support Citizen Advocacy in the Reading Room …read more
First Man Standing with Rod Quantock
Citizen Advocacy Trust of Australia Invites You to Lunch With Rod Quantock, OAM First Man Standing Location Thursday 27th July, 12.30pm Basta, 15 Gertrude St, Fitzroy Cost: $65 per head To book: trybooking.com/qrdl Rod Quantock is an award-winning pioneer of Australian comedy in stand-up, cabaret, theatre, television and radio. Rod’s reach extends beyond comedy; …read more
Fund Raising Event Night 15th October 2016
A night of fun, live music, dancing, fabulous raffles, yummy food, great company for a worthwhile cause. Where: Ashgrove Bowls Club, Yoku Rd, Ashgrove, When: Saturday 15th October, 6.30 for a 7.30pm start. Tickets: $40. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/NBCW Further information: Christine Venner-Westaway on 0421 671 461. Click here for full brochure