Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability
Monday, 2 July, 2018 - 14:04
Paul Campbell has been part of the VALID family for the past 14 years. In that time he has attended Northern Self Advocacy Network meetings (NSAN), Having a Say Conference and participated in other VALID events or projects. His mother has seen him grow from strength to strength.
Thursday, 28 June, 2018 - 14:52
Jane Thompson participated in VALID's NDIS - Families as Planning Partners course to ensure that her sister-in-law Jill received the supports she needed to live a fulfilling life in the community.
Monday, 25 June, 2018 - 14:10
VALID staff members Heather and Zoe and CEO Kevin Stone attended the Inclusion International World Congress and were thrilled to connect with other advocacy organisation from all around the world. They were able to share their experiences and knowledge and unite as one.
Saturday, 23 June, 2018 - 09:59
DHHS will announce the new non-government service providers who will manage government group homes by mid 2018.
Wednesday, 20 June, 2018 - 15:29
Having access to paid work and being active in sport are two of the most important ways that we can use to find meaning and connect with others in the community. Yet for many people with disabilities meaningful participation in sport and work is not always something that is available and accessible. Latrobe City, VALID, the Moe Peer Action Group and Disability Sport and Recreation held an event in Traralgon on Thursday 14th June to address these issues.
Wednesday, 13 June, 2018 - 15:54
Early last year Ashleigh Izard was having a chat with VALID staff member Kylie Fisher about her goals and plans for the future.
Wednesday, 13 June, 2018 - 08:39
VALID’s advocacy team is working across Victoria to support people who are transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including many people who have complex behaviour support needs.
Thursday, 7 June, 2018 - 12:25
Simone Stevens has been Communications Officer at VALID for two years. Simone is also a great self-advocate and has always wanted to be an advocate. Recently Simone was asked to support someone and learnt the importance of communication and regularly touching base with the client.
Thursday, 7 June, 2018 - 12:23
Mark Thompson has been the facilitator of VALID's Ballarat Peer Action Group (PAG) since its formation in 2016.
Wednesday, 6 June, 2018 - 11:26
From May 30th to June 1st 2018 VALID staff members Heather Forsyth, Zoe and Broadway and CEO Kevin Stone attended the Inclusion International's World Congress in Birmingham. The World Congress brought together people and organisations from all over the world to learn from and inspire each other.
