What We Do

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Advocacy

Do you or someone you support need help with an issue at home or in the community?

Learn more about VALID’s individual and systemic advocacy.

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Self Advocacy

Fight for your rights!

Learn more about VALID’s Self Advocacy Networks and how to become a self advocate.

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Building Community

Do you or someone you support want to meet new people and do good in your local community?

Learn more about VALID’s Peer Action Groups.

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Events

Get involved!

Search for VALID events, expos and the Having a Say conference.

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Training

VALID runs training sessions for people with disability and their supporters.

Learn more about Training for Families, Staying Safe, Keys to Success, Easy Read pictorial training and more.

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Resources and Media

Read the latest VALID news and browse our systemic advocacy resources, videos and other media.

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Having a Say Conference

The largest conference for people with disabilities within Australia where people can find their voice, speak up, and be heard. Come along and Have your Say!


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VALID acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We extend the same respect to all First Nations people we’re in contact with.

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