Speak Out Advocacy

That’s a wrap #HaS2025 Thanks @VALID_Inc for another fantastic conference.

Office of Anti-Discrimination Commissioner presenting with Tony about making a complaint about discrimination. “Never back down, always stand up for your rights”.Tony’s complaint helped make change ⁦@inclusionoz⁩ ⁦@VALID_Inc⁩ ⁦@AusHumanRights⁩ ⁦@JoPalmer⁩

speakoutadvocacy.org/_files/ugd/8e1… Spread the word! Register your intererst in doing a presetnation at Speak Out Conference. @DarleneMcLennan @bluntshovels @AusHumanRights @CIDvoice @EveryAustralian @PWDAustralia @Robin4Equality @FPDNAus @inclusionoz @dana_advocacy

With over 40 years supporting #selfadvocacy, @Spk0ut applauds the commitment to self advocacy & peer support through a $40 mil. investment announced by @billshortenmp. The first ever big investment in self advocacy 👏@dana_advocacy @inclusionoz ministers.dss.gov.au/media-releases…

@inclusionoz @Spk0ut is proud to have been part of developing these great resources @WWDA_AU @dana_advocacy @Robin4Equality @billshortenmp @NDISDeane @SalRob310

Everyone should learn about money. We have created tools to help people with an intellectual disability make independent decisions about money. Our ‘What is Money’ easy read factsheet and video can be viewed along with a family member or support person: inclusionaustralia.org.au/make-decisions…

People like Lorraine know the value of advocacy. #speakup4advocacy it gives people a voice. @dana_advocacy @inclusionoz @AmandaRishworth @JoPalmer @VALID_Inc @CIDvoice @jeremyrockliff @billshortenmp

#speakup4advocacy because #independentadvocacy is hugely underfunded. 1 in 2 people miss out on #advocacy. @Spk0ut have waitlist of over 40 @dana_advocacy @AmandaRishworth @billshortenmp @JoPalmer @inclusionoz

#speakup4advocacy because #independentadvocacy is underfunded. 1 in 2 people miss out on #advocacy

@billshortenmp with @Spk0ut member Brian at the NDIS Review town hall event in nipaluna/Hobart

Speak Out member Brian flying the flag for #independent #advocacy at the @NDIS review event in Hobart. Advocacy is & has been vital in helping people navigate the complexity of the NDIS. Fund advocacy adequately @dana_advocacy @inclusionoz

#SpeakUp4Advocacy Join me in supporting the SPEAK UP! For Independent Advocacy Campaign disabilityadvocacy.good.do/speakupforinde…

Congrats Judy Huett on receiving the Sir Robert Martin Award @VALID_Inc #HaS2024 Judy has been to the UN twice, once as the OZ co lead of the civil society delegation. Presented by another amazing self advocate Heather Forsyth @inclusionoz @InclusionIntl @empowerUs @inclusionoz

“ILC funding is a nonsense because it runs out, it needs to be long term so org’s like @WWDA_AU and @VALID_Inc and others can not only survive but thrive” Let’s hope its the case, so many great ILC projects delivered by rights based org’s are worthy @inclusionoz

“Remember you’re a customer, services have a responsibility to be honest, fair and transparent in delivering services” @NDISCommission #HaS2024 @VALID_Inc @CIDvoice @dana_advocacy @inclusionoz

Learn more about the @NdisReview in full, summary and #EasyRead on their website: ndisreview.gov.au @CIDvoice @Spk0ut

William Ward-Boas “employment can be good but needs a lot of improvement” A very powerful presentation evidencing the great work of @VALID_Inc and their commitment to empowering and raising the voices of pwd #HaS2024 @VALID_Inc @inclusionoz

Sonia & Larry tell it how it is. “I think the law needs to be changed so we can get the same amount as everybody else in the world. To make us equal – equal to everybody,” "It’s against my human rights not to get paid a real wage.” @inclusionoz theguardian.com/australia-news…

@Spk0ut are so saddened by Mark’s passing. We are so fortunate to have had Mark touch our lives and be such an amazing mentor, colleague and friend.

@FPDNAus Our heart breaks 💔. We stand in solidarity with you and ready to support however we can. How can bad ever come from people taking control of their own lives. We will remember this political point scoring exercise with deep shame and sadness. @CIDvoice @AUSenator @inclusionoz

This is an open letter which will be circulated to the Australian public and media. Read the full statement here: fpdn.org.au/open-letter-st…

The referendum will be on 14 October 2023. This is a chance to #HaveYourSay about a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. Get ready to vote with these Easy Read guides by the Australian Electoral Commission @AusElectoralCom aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publ…