Resourcing Inclusive Communities

18/06/2026

One more sleep! 💛

We are so excited to welcome everyone to Stronger Together: Working to Shape an Inclusive Society tomorrow.

📅 Friday 19 June
🕙 Workshop from 10:00am
🍽️ Anniversary Dinner from 6:00pm
📍 Hyatt Regency Sydney, Sussex Street

A reminder email with the agenda and event details was sent this morning from Laura. Please also make sure you have selected your afternoon breakout session if you are attending the workshop using the link in the email.

Can’t find the link to select a session? Please check your junk folder or call our office on 1800 620 588.

We can’t wait to come together for a powerful day of learning, connection and shared commitment to inclusion, followed by an evening of reflection and recognition as we mark 35 years of Family Advocacy.

15/06/2026

We are officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to everyone who registered for Stronger Together: Working to Shape an Inclusive Society.

We are looking forward to bringing people with disability, families, advocates, allies, changemakers and leaders together to learn, connect and acknowledge 35 years of striving for social change alongside people with disability and their families.

This powerful two-part event will be a day of advocacy, reflection, connection and recognition.

Missed out this time?
Join our waitlist so we can contact you if a place becomes available, and make sure you are first to hear about future Family Advocacy and Resourcing Inclusive Communities events.

Join the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/StrongerTogetherRegistration

11/06/2026

How do we discover the right employment opportunity?

Every person has unique strengths, interests and contributions to offer. Discovery is a key part of Customised Employment. Discovery helps us move beyond job descriptions and focus on the person, their interests, strengths, contributions and conditions for success.

Join us in Norwest for a FREE workshop exploring how the Discovery Process can open pathways to meaningful employment for people with disability.

✅ Learn about Customised Employment
✅ Understand the Discovery Process
✅ Explore practical tools and documents
✅ Start with the person, not the vacancy

📅 26 June 2026 | Norwest
🎟️ Free workshop – registrations essential

Register today: https://bit.ly/DivingIntoDiscoveryNorwest2026

10/06/2026

Many people with intellectual disability experience profound isolation. You can be a part of a worldwide movement committed to more inclusive communities.

Side By Side Advocacy is excited to be hosting respected international expert Dr Angela Amado at Parramatta Town Hall on 18 June 2026 as part of her national tour.

This full-day workshop brings together community members, policy makers, service providers, people with lived experience, families and other allies, to explore practical approaches to strengthening communities and relationships. The day offers opportunities for shared learning, reflection, and connection with others committed to inclusive communities.

With only one month left before the workshop, we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Tickets to the workshop in Parramatta are available via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-community-with-angela-amado

The workshop is being held across the country:
· Newcastle: 16 June with Hunter Circles: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-community
· Parramatta: 18 June with Side By Side Advocacy
· Brisbane: 23 June with CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd.: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-06-26
· Canberra: 25 June with Imagine More: https://imaginemore.org.au/events/building-friendships/
· Adelaide: 27 June with Community Living Project Inc.: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-community-a-workshop-with-dr-angela-amado
· Melbourne: 30 June with Belonging Matters Inc.: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-in-everyday-community-life

Image description: A purple graphic titled 'Connecting with Community: Dr Angela Amado national tour". It lists the dates for each stop on the tour and has a QR code for Side By Side Advocacy's event booking page. There is a photo of Angela Amado smiling.

27/05/2026

“We might feel like we’re a lone voice… but connecting with other families has been really, really important.” – Linda Hughes

For 35 years, Family Advocacy has connected with families and brought them together to learn, connect and create positive social change alongside people with disability.

Join us for Stronger Together, a special two-part event on Friday 19 June and be part of shaping a more inclusive society. But hurry, as spots are filling fast!

✨ Attend the daytime workshop to hear practical insights, strengthen your advocacy knowledge and connect with other families and allies. Then join us in the evening for our 35 year anniversary dinner featuring guest speakers, reflections and a panel of respected family leaders and advocates.

Financial sponsorship is available for tickets, travel, accommodation and other reasonable expenses. Places are limited, so we encourage you to apply early.

Register now: https://bit.ly/StrongerTogetherRegistration

Together, we are stronger and together, we can continue creating change.

19/05/2026

Looking for the right employment supports for a young person with disability? Join our free webinar this June and explore practical strategies, tips and approaches to help create meaningful and authentic employment opportunities.

We’ll also unpack how to make the most of NDIS Employment Supports and why individualised approaches can lead to better long-term outcomes.

🗓️ Thursday 4 June 2026
⏰ 12:00pm to 2:00pm
💻 Online
🎟️ Free event – registrations essential

Register here: https://bit.ly/EmploymentSupportsJune2026

Please note: if you previously registered for the April session, your registration has automatically rolled over.

14/05/2026

Don't miss out on the "Imagining Home" Conference next week, 20-21 May.
There's still an option to attend via livestream.
More information in the Imagine More website https://imaginemore.org.au/the-imagining-home-conference/, and in the post below.

Imagine More's Conference is next week!
Registration for in-person attendance has closed, but there is a livestream option to participate.

🏡 The Imagining Home conference
📍 Hotel Realm Canberra
🗓 Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 May 2026

The focus of this two-day conference will be imagining home by looking well beyond traditional group home models. Instead, we will explore typical and ordinary options for creating a home unique to each individual.

People with disability and their families can attend free of charge.

For more information and to register, visit https://imaginemore.org.au/the-imagining-home-conference/

13/05/2026

Only 5 days to go! ⏳

Join us for our Circles of Support Workshop and learn how to build meaningful connections that support a person with disability to live a full and inclusive life.

📅 18 May 2026
🕕 6pm to 8pm
💻 Online via Zoom

A Circle of Support brings people together to help someone grow, make plans, and take action towards their goals and dreams because everyone deserves a Good Life, connected to their community.

This workshop is ideal for people with disability, families, friends, and anyone who wants to play a meaningful role in building strong, supportive relationships.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/CirclesOfSupportWorkshop2026