Self Advocacy and Inclusion: What Can be Learned from Speaking Up

尽管做出了大量努力并关闭了大型机构，但研究表明，澳大利亚的智力残疾人仍然被边缘化。国际上的事态发展表明，在自我宣传与实现社会包容的国家政策优先事项之间的联系方面，可以学到很多东西。一个独立的声音，发展信心和保障权利，自我宣传的所有特点，已被证明在确保政策是'适合目的'和建立社会资本，从而加强我们社区的社会和经济结构的潜力。此外，该项目还测试了包容性研究的好处，使澳大利亚处于创新研究方法的最前沿。

Despite substantial effort and the closure of large institutions, research shows that people with intellectual disabilities in Australia remain marginalised in the community. Developments internationally indicate that much can be learned about the links between self advocacy and accomplishing national policy priorities for social inclusion. An independent voice, developing confidence and securing rights, all features of self advocacy, have proven potential in securing policy that is 'fit-for-purpose' and building social capital, thus strengthening the social and economic fabric of our communities. Additionally, this project tests the benefit of inclusive research, placing Australia at the forefront of innovative research approaches.