Inclusion Australia

05/06/2026

This free webinar on 23 June by National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health is a great opportunity for families, supporters and disability workers to learn practical ways to support the health and wellbeing of people with an intellectual disability.

Inclusion Australia Policy Officer, Brooke Canham will be one of the speakers.

See the post below for more information and how to register.

Join us for a webinar on how families and supporters can support good health for people with intellectual disability.

04/06/2026

Want to learn more about inclusive practice?

We have free resources to help organisations create more accessible and inclusive ways of working with people with an intellectual disability.

Our resources include:
• guides for managers and policy makers
• factsheets about communication and engagement
• tips for inclusive consultations and participation
• resources about making time for inclusion

Explore the resources here:
www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/towards-inclusive-practice/topics/introduction-to-inclusive-practice/

04/06/2026

If you live in the Nightcliff, NT area Inclusion Northern Territory are hosting a ‘Your Rights at Work’ workshop on 25 June.

A great opportunity for people with an intellectual disability who have a job or who are looking for a job to learn more about your rights at work.

See the post below for more information.

Are you a person with intellectual disability who has a job or is looking for a job?

Would you like to know more about your rights at work?

We are running a free workshop on 'Your Rights at Work' next month.

❓When: Thursday 25 June.
⏰What time: 10am - 12pm.
💲Cost: Free.
🏠Where: Boab Room, Nightcliff Community Centre, 18 Bauhinia Street Nightcliff.

Please RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to come along.

Or give us a call! On 08 7095 4000.

We hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

Don’t miss the Just Include Me workshop from Council for Intellectual Disability on 25 June!

This workshop is for health professionals to build their understanding of intellectual disability and learn practical ways to create more inclusive health care.

See the post below for more information and register to attend here: https://cid.org.au/event/just-include-me-jun/

Calling all health professionals! Don’t miss the opportunity to attend one of our final two Just Include Me workshops.

This workshop builds health professionals’ understanding of intellectual disability and the barriers people with intellectual disability face in health care.

By attending this workshop you will:

- Gain insight into lived experience of our facilitators with intellectual disability
- Understand person-centred, inclusive practice
- Identify reasonable adjustments
- Build inclusive communication skills
- Learn about free inclusive practice resources

The workshops are on 28 May and 25 June. Don't miss out, register at https://cid.org.au/health-events/

02/06/2026

Our Family Foundations project is up and running!

This project will help parents and carers to support their family member with an intellectual disability.

We are excited to be working with VALID, Speak Out Association of Tasmania, and ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability on this project to deliver new learning opportunities and resources.

Today we had our first project team meeting and look forward to sharing more about this project soon!

You can find Easy Read project information on our website: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/project/family-foundations/

02/06/2026

Are you a young person aged between 16-22 living in regional, rural or remote Australia?

The ABC Heywire storytelling lived-experience competition is now open!

Share your story through writing, audio, video or photos.

Winners receive:
• Mentoring from ABC producers
• National TV, radio, online and social media coverage
• A paid trip to Canberra for the Heywire Regional Youth Summit

Find out more and enter here: https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition

ABC Heywire is young regional Australians telling it like it is, and making a difference.

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Today marks the beginning of Pride Month — a time to celebrate our communities, the progress we’ve made, and the freedom to live openly and authentically.

At a time when fear and hostility are increasingly being directed at LGBTIQ+ people, Pride reminds us why visibility, solidarity, and equality matter more than ever.

Wishing our communities a joyful, proud, and safe Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

01/06/2026

The VALID Advocacy in Action Conference has extended their early bird registrations until 7 June!

In response to growing concern across the disability community, VALID will reframe the Conference to focus on current and planned changes to the NDIS.

See the post below for more information.

31/05/2026

Sign up for our monthly e-Newsletter. Now available in Easy Read!

It's a great way to keep up to date with what is happening at Inclusion Australia.

It has all the latest in:
• what we have been up to
• our projects
• new resources
• and more!

Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/g1xyaD

It’s also a great way to find out about our member organisations and the things that are happening in your state or territory.

31/05/2026

If you have any concerns about the changes to the NDIS Bill, there is still time to have your say. Make a submission and have your voice heard. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday 1 June.

Your submission doesn't need to be long or complicated. A few lines to tell the government why you're worried is enough.

We have made Easy Read information to help you make your submission. Read it on our website: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/how-to-make-a-submission-about-the-ndis-bill-easy-read/

There was a problem with the parliament website taking submissions. If you have trouble with that site, simply email your submission to: [email protected]