Getting into the Act
Information about the New Disability Act


From 1 July 2007, the Disability Act 2006 is the new law for people with a disability in Victoria.

 

Information Sessions

VALID is conducting information sessions on the new Disability Act for people with disabilities within disability funded services.   The sessions are co-presented by self advocates and are in plain English format.

Learn about:

Individual planning
How to make a complaint
What you can expect from your service provider

and lots more!

For more information contact:

VALID Office 9416 4003
Free Call: 1800 655 570 (Vic country only)
Email: newact@valid.org.au

Access easy read / plain English information and resources

Information is available from the Human Services website in plain English / Easy read format.
Human Services website

Easy read information on the new act

Information Kits

Easy English information kits are available for download from the Human Services website or from the VALID office.

Posters on the New Act

Info Sheet 1 - About the Act
Info Sheet 2 - Access
Info Sheet 3 - Planning
Info Sheet 4 – Residential Rights
Info Sheet 5 - Privacy in Houses
Info Sheet 6 - Complaints