Advocacy — Susan Cape

Community Work · Public Engagement

Advocacy

I am committed to advocacy work that centres lived experience and challenges systemic inequities in healthcare, research, and social policy.

My advocacy is grounded in the belief that those most affected by injustice must be at the centre of efforts to address it — and that meaningful change requires both scholarship and action.

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Community advocacy and engagement

Focus Areas

Where I Advocate

Migraine & Chronic Illness

Advocating for improved access to care, equitable treatment options, and recognition of migraine as a disabling neurological disease. Working to challenge dismissal and disbelief in healthcare settings.

Women's Health

Centring the voices and experiences of women in healthcare research and policy. Challenging systemic inequities that shape diagnosis, treatment, and care for women and gender-diverse individuals.

Disability Community

Bringing awareness to the challenges faced by the disability community, with a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and the social determinants of health that shape lived experience.

Public Engagement

Writing & Media

In addition to academic research, I write for public audiences on issues related to disability, chronic illness, and healthcare access. My work has appeared in The Conversation and other outlets, translating research into accessible commentary that centres lived experience and challenges systemic inequities.

I am available for media commentary, public speaking, and collaborative advocacy projects that align with my areas of focus.

Work Together

Let's collaborate

I am always looking for like-minded individuals to work collaboratively with on migraine and chronic illness advocacy initiatives, women's health initiatives, and efforts to bring awareness to challenges faced by those in the disability community.