Having A Say Conference

Having A Say Conference The Having A Say Conference

The Having a Say Conference aims to empower people with disability through:
• The opportunity to ‘have a say’ about issues that affect their lives
• Opportunities to celebrate ability and achievement
• Being part of the planning and running of the conference
• Opportunities to be heard by politicians, government and service providers
• The opportunity to meet people from around Victoria, Australia and overseas

The launch of VALID Voices starts here.Join Omar Muhammad and other members of VALID Voices as they share their experien...
05/06/2026

The launch of VALID Voices starts here.

Join Omar Muhammad and other members of VALID Voices as they share their experiences, perspectives and hopes for a more inclusive future.

This special VALID Conversations webinar will be broadcast live from the Advocacy in Action Conference and marks the official launch of VALID Voices - a new speaker and community education program led by people with disability.

Omar is passionate about independence, choice and making sure people with disability are listened to and respected.

🗓 Tuesday 23 June 2026
🕜 1:30pm AEST
💻 Online

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/valid-conversations-2

VALID’s Advocacy in Action conference is back for 2026. Taking on the biggest issue for our community right now, this ye...
03/06/2026

VALID’s Advocacy in Action conference is back for 2026. Taking on the biggest issue for our community right now, this year’s conference will focus closely on the proposed NDIS changes and how they will impact people with intellectual disability, their families and supporters. The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on June 22 & 23, 2026 from 9.00am to 4.30pm each day at the Novotel Hotel Function Centre.

To ensure the people who matter most to this conversation are there we have extended the Early Bird rate to Sunday 7 June, and there are huge discounts for NDIS participants and their family members. To register, just go to Humanitix at: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026 Please contact the VALID Office for more information. Phone: (03) 9416 4003. Email: [email protected]

ID: Light blue social media tile. VALID logo along the top. Text: “Voices must be heard. The future must include us. WE’RE NOT GOING BACK.” Photo of self advocate Gerard speaking into a microphone at last year’s Advocacy in Action conference. Along the bottom an orange banner with the graphic of a person holding a megaphone. Text: “June 22 and 23. Advocacy in Action Conference 2026. Register Now.”

REVISED PROGRAM with focus on NDIS on first day of Advocacy in Action conference! Discount tickets for NDIS participants...
02/06/2026

REVISED PROGRAM with focus on NDIS on first day of Advocacy in Action conference!

Discount tickets for NDIS participants available – email for link: [email protected]

Register here:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/VALID-Advocacy-in-Action-Program-2026-final-2nd-June.pdf

01/06/2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION has been extended until SUNDAY 7 JUNE!

Join us at Advocacy in Action 2026 as people with disability, families, advocates, service providers and sector leaders connect, learn and create change together.

📅 22-23 June 2026
📍 Novotel Bell City, Preston
🎟️ Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026

The launch of VALID Voices starts here.Join Raven Moore and other members of VALID Voices as they share their experience...
01/06/2026

The launch of VALID Voices starts here.

Join Raven Moore and other members of VALID Voices as they share their experiences, perspectives and hopes for a more inclusive future.

This special VALID Conversations webinar will be broadcast live from the Advocacy in Action Conference and marks the official launch of VALID Voices - a new speaker and community education program led by people with disability.

🗓 Tuesday 23 June 2026
🕜 1:30pm AEST
💻 Online

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/valid-conversations-2

We’re not going back!We’ve heard your concerns and we want to continue listening and advocating for change.Come to the A...
28/05/2026

We’re not going back!

We’ve heard your concerns and we want to continue listening and advocating for change.

Come to the Advocacy in Action Conference and join people with disability, families, advocates and community members for important conversations about the proposed NDIS reforms and what they could mean for our community.

People with disability fought hard for inclusion, rights and community participation - and those voices must continue to be heard.

Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026

Unclear about the changes to the NDIS?Join the discussion at the Advocacy in Action conference in the opening plenary on...
27/05/2026

Unclear about the changes to the NDIS?

Join the discussion at the Advocacy in Action conference in the opening plenary on Monday 22nd June. Panel presenters include:

💠Sara Gingold, Editor in Chief, Disability Services Consulting
💠Naomi Anderson, Legal Practice Manager, Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service

More info: https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/

Following last month’s successful launch, VALID Conversations is back on June 23 live from the Advocacy in Action Confer...
27/05/2026

Following last month’s successful launch, VALID Conversations is back on June 23 live from the Advocacy in Action Conference. Featuring members of VALID Voices Raven, Omar, David and Hala will talk about the new speaker and community education initiative led by people with disability, supporting lived experience voices to be heard. To attend the webinar register here: LINK ADDED. Registration is also now open to attend VALID’s Advocacy in Action Conference in person at the Novotel Hotel Function Centre in Preston, register here: https://ow.ly/2rEX50Z4vTK

ID: White social media tile. VALID Conversations webinar series speech bubble logo along the top. Text says: “Lived Experience in Action: The Launch of VALID Voices. A new speaker and community education initiative led by people with disability, supporting lived experience voices to be heard. Live from VALID’s Advocacy in Action Conference. With special guests: Raven Moore, Omar Muhammad, David West and Hala Baksmaty. Register Now: via Link in Comments. Tuesday June 23. Time 1.30pm-2.30pm. Online via Zoom. Attending Advocacy in Action Conference? You can join this session in person.” A photo of each guest is featured with their name.

The conversations don’t stop when the sessions end. Join us at the Advocacy in Action Conference networking session for ...
25/05/2026

The conversations don’t stop when the sessions end. Join us at the Advocacy in Action Conference networking session for drinks, connections and conversations with people from across the disability advocacy sector.

📅 Monday 22 June
🕟 4:30pm - 5:30pm

More info and registrations: https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/

Thinking about coming to the Advocacy in Action conference? Here’s what you need to know:📍 Melbourne🕘 Full-day sessions☕...
22/05/2026

Thinking about coming to the Advocacy in Action conference? Here’s what you need to know:

📍 Melbourne
🕘 Full-day sessions
☕ Catering included
♿ Accessible and inclusive environment

Support workers can attend too.

👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026

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VALID Office Level 1, 144-152 Langridge Street
Collingwood, VIC
3066

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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