Local people. Real support. Close to home.
Peer-Led Support
Local Connection
Our Champions live with disability too. So when you talk to them, you are talking to someone who gets it. They listen first. Then they help you take the next step.
Champions are part of your community. They work across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Childers, Rockhampton, Gympie, and Gladstone. They help you find local services and groups, and connect you with the right people.
The Community Champions program helps people with disability in our region find support, services, and connection. It is led by local people who live with disability themselves. They know what it is like, and they know the area.
Part of a Bigger Change
Trained and Backed
Disability support across Australia is changing. Our program is part of that change, delivered right here in our region. Local action, shaped by the people who live here.
Champions are not on their own. Wide Bay Advocacy trains them and supports them every step of the way. That means the help you get is steady and reliable.
See how we train our Champions
Our Champions learn real skills to help people in their community. We build the training with local Champions, not just for them. People who live with disability help shape what is taught. That keeps it simple, easy to follow, and useful in real life.
Module 4. Disability Rights & Advocacy
Champions learn about the rights of people with disability. They learn how to help someone speak up and be heard when they are dealing with services or systems.
Inside the training
Module 3. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Good support starts with good listening. Champions learn how to talk with people in a clear and kind way. They learn to work out what someone needs, and to make every person feel heard.
Module 2. Professional Practice & Boundaries
Champions learn how to help in a safe, respectful way. They learn what to do, what not to do, and how to keep healthy limits. This keeps everyone safe and the support trustworthy.
Module 1. Peer Support Principles
This is the heart of it. Champions learn how to support people as an equal, not as an expert talking down to them. They learn to listen, build trust, and walk beside someone who has been through it too.
Module 8. Community Engagement & Mapping
Champions get to know their local area. They learn what services and groups are out there, and how to connect people to them. So when you ask for help, they know where to point you.
Module 7. Group Facilitation & Workshop Delivery
Champions learn how to run a group well. They learn how to make a space where people feel safe to share, take part, and support each other.
Module 6. Cultural Competency & Intersectionality
Every person is different. Champions learn to respect culture, background, and the many parts that make someone who they are. So the support fits the person in front of them.
Module 5. NDIS & Other Support Systems
There are many services out there, and they can be confusing. Champions learn how these systems work, so they can help people understand their options and find the right door.
Module 12. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
The program keeps getting better. Champions learn how to give feedback and reflect on their work, so the training and the support keep improving over time.
Module 11. Digital Literacy & Technology
So much happens online now. Champions build their confidence with the tools and technology they need, so they can support people and stay connected.
Module 10. Self Care & Sustainability
Helping others works best when you look after yourself too. Champions learn how to set boundaries, manage their energy, and stay well. That way they can keep showing up for their community.
Module 9. Crisis Recognition & Response
Sometimes a person needs more help than a peer can give. Champions learn how to spot those moments, and how to connect someone with the right professional support quickly and safely.