Community Notes
Community Notes is a space for community workers, advocates, and changemakers to share insights, tools, and stories from the field. Blending practical tips with reflective learning, it’s designed to support your work, spark new ideas, and strengthen the connections that make community care possible.
Advocacy vs. Allyship: Understanding Your Role
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 15/05/2026Allyship requires following the leadership of those most impacted, not leading the charge yourself. Learn the difference between advocacy and allyship, when to speak and when to step back.
Collaborative Advocacy: Partnering, Not Rescuing
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 08/05/2026The most powerful advocacy happens with people, not for them. Learn how to support self-advocacy, share power in advocacy relationships, and build capacity without creating dependence.
Policy Advocacy Doesn't Require a PhD: Speaking Up Effectively
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 01/05/2026Frontline workers have powerful voices in policy spaces. Learn how to contribute to inquiries, meet with MPs, and advocate for systemic change—no policy degree required.
Micro-Advocacy Wins: Small Actions, Big Impact
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 24/04/2026You don't need policy expertise to advocate effectively. Learn micro-advocacy strategies for navigating bureaucratic systems and getting clients what they need—one small win at a time.
