Advocacy for Inclusion - Incorporating People With Disabilities ACT

Advocacy for Inclusion - Incorporating People With Disabilities ACT Advocacy for Inclusion provides independent individual, self and systemic advocacy for people with di We only work with you if you want us to.

Individual Advocacy
Advocacy for Inclusion provides a comprehensive wrap around individual and self-advocacy service. We support people with disabilities to be heard and to achieve the outcomes they want. We focus on individuals who are dealing with legal matters (criminal, civil, tribunal, complaint). Self-advocacy Program
We support people with disabilities to build their self-advocacy skills an

d to become strong in using them. Self-determination cannot be real unless Self-advocacy and Supported Decision Making are working well. Our Self-advocacy Program assists with developing and using these vital skills. Systemic Advocacy
We reflect the opinions and experiences of the Canberra people with disabilities who we work with. We work to change political and social systems, and institutions to better implement disability rights. Consulting
We provide training and consulting services so that you can work better with people with disabilities. We work with any individual with a disability who lives in Canberra. If you identify as a person with a disability, you can talk to us about what outcomes you want to achieve. We also work with the community, government and business to work better with people with disabilities. Contact us for a tailored package to meet your needs.

AFI and ACT DSID have made a joint submission on the $200 million Inclusive Communities Fund, endorsed by MHCC ACT. We s...
03/09/2026

AFI and ACT DSID have made a joint submission on the $200 million Inclusive Communities Fund, endorsed by MHCC ACT. We support more inclusive organisations, but the fund cannot replace individual disability supports. Read: https://www.advocacyforinclusion.org/inclusive-communities-fund-consultation/ A more inclusive community is important, but it cannot replace the individual supports people with disability need to participate.

Advocacy for Inclusion and ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability have made a joint submission to the Department of Health’s consultation on the $200 million Inclusive Communities Fund. The submission is endorsed by the Mental Health Community Coalition ACT.

We support funding to help community organisations become more accessible and welcoming. However, the fund is being introduced alongside much larger cuts to individual participation supports and does not make up for what is being lost.

Read the joint submission: https://www.advocacyforinclusion.org/inclusive-communities-fund-consultation/

Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI) and ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability (DSID) have made a joint submission to the Department of Health’s consultation on the Inclusive Communities Fund, endorsed by the Mental Health Community Coalition ACT.

02/09/2026

The newest Canberra Disability Review is here.

Edition 18, Winter 2026, examines what major NDIS reform, budget decisions and policy shifts mean for people with disability.

It brings together editorial analysis, expert commentary on the new NDIS Bill, lived-experience writing and striking cover art.

At its centre is an urgent question: when support is cut upstream, who pays the price downstream?

Read Edition 18: https://www.advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/

Welcome to the Canberra Disability Review (CDR), a platform to highlight and give voice to what matters most to people with disability in the ACT.

Could a conference, mentor or skill-building course help you take the next step in your leadership journey?The Sue Salth...
25/08/2026

Could a conference, mentor or skill-building course help you take the next step in your leadership journey?

The Sue Salthouse Leadership Fund supports people with disability in the ACT and nearby areas to build their leadership skills and experience. A total of $15,000 is available across the 2026 grant round.

You can apply online, by email or through a short video. Support is also available if you need help applying.

Applications close on 9 September 2026.

Learn more:

The Sue Salthouse Leadership Fund (SSLF) was set up in 2021 to help people with disability to access opportunities that build skills and gain experience, enhancing the representation and leadership capacity of people with disability.

Help shape the future of community-based disability supports across the ACT.ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability ...
11/08/2026

Help shape the future of community-based disability supports across the ACT.

ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability and Women with Disabilities ACT are holding two community consultations, with a light lunch, to hear what supports are working, what could improve and what is missing across Canberra.

We want to hear from:
• people with disability
• families, kin and carers
• advocates
• service providers, including teachers
• community organisations.

The consultations will be welcoming, accessible, culturally safe and inclusive. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and people whose voices are not always represented are particularly encouraged to participate.

Friday 14 August, 12-2 pm
Canberra Southern Cross Club, Tuggeranong
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-community-consultations-august-14th-2026-fcv4g4jl

Wednesday 26 August, 12-2 pm
Gungahlin Community Centre
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-copy-of-community-consultations-august-26th-2026

Can't attend or prefer to give feedback another way? You can arrange a conversation in the community, by phone, email or Teams, or complete the survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/cC9TD9D4eK

Plain Language survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/q9BLLv5PiA

Feedback will be de-identified and presented to the ACT Government in a listening report in October 2026.

Get tickets on Humanitix - Community Consultations - August 14th, 2026 hosted by ACT Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability. Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Cnr Pitman &, Holwell St, Greenway ACT 2900, Australia. Friday 14th August 2026. Find event information.

The 2026 Sue Salthouse Leadership Fund Scholarship Grant Round is open.People with disability who live in the ACT or nea...
07/08/2026

The 2026 Sue Salthouse Leadership Fund Scholarship Grant Round is open.

People with disability who live in the ACT or nearby areas can apply for support to build their leadership skills and experience. A total of $15,000 will be shared among successful applicants.

Funding can support opportunities such as conferences, mentoring, skill-building courses or new ideas that make a difference in people’s lives.

Applications can be submitted online, by email or video, and support is available. Applications close at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 9 September 2026.

Learn more and apply:

The Sue Salthouse Leadership Fund (SSLF) was set up in 2021 to help people with disability to access opportunities that build skills and gain experience, enhancing the representation and leadership capacity of people with disability.

⏰ Last chance. Expressions of interest for our paid lived experience workshop close this Thursday, 7 August.Two hours, $...
06/08/2026

⏰ Last chance. Expressions of interest for our paid lived experience workshop close this Thursday, 7 August.

Two hours, $100 per hour, and a direct line into the advice going to the ACT Minister for Disability.

Register at https://www.advocacyforinclusion.org/afi-listens/ or email [email protected]

AFI Listens is our community consultation platform — a space where people with disability can share what matters most to them.

It is with deep sadness that Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI) shares the passing of our valued Board member, Thi-Nha Tran, o...
06/08/2026

It is with deep sadness that Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI) shares the passing of our valued Board member, Thi-Nha Tran, on 31 July 2026.

Thi-Nha was a vital part of the AFI community for over a decade. Beginning her journey in our self-advocacy program, she joined the Board in December 2017, initially serving as Deputy Chair, and remained a dedicated committee member ever since.

Through her lived experience and self-advocacy, Thi-Nha made an indelible mark on our organisation and the broader Canberra disability community. She was a passionate champion for mental health, the rights and inclusion of people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

She will be deeply missed by the AFI Board, staff, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her.

Funeral Service Details:

Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026

Time: Guests may arrive from 11:00 am, with the service commencing at 12:00 pm

Location: Yarralumla Uniting Church, 7 Denman Street, Yarralumla

All are welcome to attend. The official funeral notice can be viewed here: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/tributes-funerals/death-notices/759348/tran-thi-nha

Vale Thi-Nha. We are incredibly grateful for everything you gave to AFI and to our community.

Thi-Nha Tran28 August 1946 - 31 July 2026 Sister and sister-in-law of Anh Thu, Nhan, Chi, Binh and Nga.Mother of Richard. The funeral service for Thi-Nha will be held at the Uniting Church, Denman Street, Yarralumla on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 11am for a 12pm start. A private cremation will follow.

Who is making Canberra more inclusive?Nominations are now open for the 2026 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards.You ca...
04/08/2026

Who is making Canberra more inclusive?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards.

You can nominate an outstanding leader with disability or an individual, team, local business or community organisation that is championing access and inclusion across Canberra.

Self-nominations are also welcome.

Nominations close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination: https://www.act.gov.au/community/honours-and-awards/act-chief-ministers-inclusion-awards

Categories and how to nominate for the annual ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards.

What matters most to you right now?The ACT Government has asked Advocacy for Inclusion for advice on what to do first af...
30/07/2026

What matters most to you right now?

The ACT Government has asked Advocacy for Inclusion for advice on what to do first after the Disability Royal Commission. Before we give that advice, we want to hear from you.

You can rank eight areas from most to least important, tell us the one change you most want to see, and add anything else policymakers should know.

Answer as much or as little as you like. One question is enough. Your name and email are optional.

Your voice. Your story. Your pace.

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AFI Listens is our community consultation platform — a space where people with disability can share what matters most to them.

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