Breaking Through Barrier Advocacy Workbooks

The Advocacy Workbook Series is a collection of twelve workbooks designed to guide families of Deaf and hard of hearing children through the everyday realities of advocacy. Each workbook connects to a workshop in our Breaking Through Barriers program and provides clear, step-by-step tools to help families take action with confidence.

Inside, you’ll find practical resources such as templates, checklists, and planning guides that make advocacy easier to manage. The series covers three main areas: building sustainable advocacy foundations, navigating the NDIS, and achieving genuine inclusion in education.

Together, these workbooks create a practical toolkit families can return to whenever needed — supporting immediate problem-solving while also building long-term advocacy skills and confidence

1.Push, Pause, Pivot

The Push, Pause, Pivot workbook is a practical guide for parents of Deaf and hard of hearing children to prevent advocacy burnout. It helps families recognise when to push for urgent action, when to pause and rest, and when to pivot toward new strategies. Through reflection tools, check-ins, and mapping activities, the workbook supports parents to protect their energy, focus on what matters most, and advocate with clarity and confidence

Push,Pause,Pivot-Preventing Advocacy Burnout