Advocacy Australia is a charitable services institution that pursues charitable purposes only to deliver public benefit and advance social justice through the provision of advocacy and support services for those whose human rights have been threatened, compromised or abused; irrespective of their abilities, age, gender, sexual identity, race, religion, economic or social status.

Under the Australian Human Rights Parliamentary Scrutiny Act 2011, every Australian has the right to fundamental freedoms, justice and peace and to be treated fairly with dignity, equality and mutual respect. We have the right to choose how we live our lives and the right to the highest attainable standards of physical, emotional and mental health.

Advocacy Australia promotes and protects human rights by advancing community awareness of issues that impact individuals, children and families ensuring government accountability in the areas of health, social justice, public welfare and rights relating to the four areas of social justice – access, equity, rights and participation.