Taking action and having your say are crucial elements of public advocacy. 

Your involvement is vital to improving not only public services, such as education, but also to the way that you connect with government and government, no matter the level, connects with you and makes decisions.

You can choose to engage in a number of different ways - by making a call, sending a letter, sharing your ideas on the internet or a website, or attending an event or a meeting.  The key is that you decide to engage.

Those that decide to participate - individually or as part of a group - get listened to. 

This is the foundation of our democracy.

So take the time. Share your ideas. And particpate.