WHAT WE DO
Advocacy
Who does SUFY advocate for?
- People with disability who are in unsafe or unjust situations.
- People whose fundamental needs are not being met.
- People who are in danger of becoming more vulnerable or isolated.
- People who live in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay and Redlands regions.
Criteria
When SUFY is approached to do advocacy for a person, SUFY looks at each situation against the following criteria:
The Issue
Whether the issue is about the person’s fundamental needs such as human rights, safety, health, shelter, food and appropriate support to live in the community.
Previous Contact
Whether the person being advocated for has been assisted by SUFY previously.
Age
Whether the person with disability is between the age of 0 and 65.
Resources
SUFY has to have sufficient resources to advocate for individuals. SUFY can only advocate within the resources available to them.
Geographic Area
Whether the person lives in the Brisbane Metropolitan area, Moreton Bay and Redlands regions. Within reason, SUFY will continue advocating for someone where they move outside these areas. If the new location is not within a reasonable distance of the SUFY office, SUFY, where possible, will find an advocate for the person in their new area.
