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Want to learn about housing rights in disability accommodation? VALID’s Housing Justice Project shares lived experience and advocacy skills. To organise a session contact Sandra: 📞 9416 4003 📧 sandra@valid.org.au

How do we move beyond tokenistic consultation? This webinar looks at how organisations can meaningfully engage people with disability in quality processes - including audits that shape services. 🗓 26 March 🔗 Register: aoq.net.au/eventdetails/3…

NDIS changes are underway. People with disability and families are asking what this means for their supports. VALID is here to provide information, support and advocacy. Learn more: valid.org.au/advocacy

VALID is looking for 5 people with disability to join focus groups for the Community Conversations project. 💳 $100 gift card per meeting 🚕 Taxi vouchers available Learn more: valid.org.au/community-conv…

Save the date! The Advocacy in Action Conference returns in 2026 for two days of connection and conversation. 📅 22–23 June 2026 📍 Novotel, Preston Theme: Connecting Voices, Creating Change More info soon.

Families supporting someone with disability often face complex questions - especially with recent NDIS changes. VALID Connect is running online workshops to help families understand the NDIS and plan for the future. Learn more: valid.org.au/training-progr… #NDIS #DisabilitySupport

We’re excited to be part of Housing Hub’s Masterclass Series. On 1 April 2026, VALID is collaborating on Supporting tenant decision making - exploring tenant rights, SDA responsibilities and supported decision making in practice. Register: events.humanitix.com/housing-hub-pa…

NDIS call centre pressure is in the spotlight. We regularly see inconsistent advice and missed details affecting people with intellectual disabilities. This is a systems issue. theguardian.com/australia-news…

📢 Participants wanted! Women with Disabilities Victoria is running the Enabling Women Leadership Program (Autumn 2026) for women and gender diverse people with disability in Victoria. Free • mentoring • leadership skills • in person or online 👉wdv.org.au/our-work/our-w…

Our Multicultural Disability Support Groups are back for 2026. For people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Focus: human rights, self advocacy, choice and control, health, wellbeing and confidence. Register: sorgul.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?t…

VALID is proud to be involved in this Australian Organisation for Quality (AOQ) webinar on Empowering Voices of People with Disability in Quality Processes. Our Self Advocacy Manager, Rick Ruiu, will be one of the panellists. 📅 26 March | ⏰ 6pm AEDT 🔗 aoq.net.au/eventdetails/3…

VALID and Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service are offering free information sessions for people living in SDA. Sessions can be held where you feel safe. 📞 9416 4003 | 📧 sandra@valid.org.au

VALID, with Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service, is hosting a free monthly online SDA meet-up. 🗓 Mon 16 Feb ⏰ 12–1pm 📍 Zoom A safe space to share, connect and build community. 📞 9416 4003 | ✉️ sandra@valid.org.au

Introducing VALID Q 🌈 VALID Q is a support and advocacy group for people with intellectual disability who are LGBTQIA+. Connect with others, share experiences and advocate for change. Learn more and get involved: 👉 valid.org.au/validq

💼 Changes to Employment Services (DES) Not sure what the recent changes mean for you? Come hear how you can get Employment Advocacy through VALID. 🕒 Wed 3.00pm 📍 Green Room Clear information. Practical support.

🎤 Special Sessions at #HavingASay On the Couch with Heather and Will is a relaxed, welcoming open mic space to share what the conference has meant to you - in your own words, your own way. 📍 Costa Hall 🕒 Tue 3–4pm | Wed 1.30–2.30pm

Has Weather update (Geelong): All outdoor activities are now indoors due to hot weather. Water stations and paramedics are available throughout the conference.

Having a Say Conference 2026 starts tomorrow! We’re ready to welcome people with disability, families, support workers and allies to Geelong for three days of learning, connection and lived experience. 🗓 27–29 January 📍 Geelong Find out more: 🔗 valid.org.au/having-a-say/

NDIS planning is changing. People said: • it is confusing • decisions are not clear • listen to us The Government says it will make planning clearer and fairer. VALID will keep speaking up. 🔗 health.gov.au/sites/default/…

Having a Say Conference is for people with disability, families, support workers and allies. You don’t need to be an expert - just care about voice, rights and inclusion. 🗓 27–29 Jan 📍 Geelong 🔗 valid.org.au/having-a-say-p…