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☃️Winter time can be Doctor Time! Time to book your yearly health check! inclusionaustralia.org.au/health-checks #ItsDoctorTime #HealthChecks #IntellectualDisability #DisabilitySupport

Next week Policy Officer, Luke Nelson will be attending one of the most important meetings of people with disability in the world. The Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We are so proud of you Luke! dss.gov.au/news/australia…

Supported employment consultation! DSS is looking for your view on how to improve supported and open employment. Focusing on creating more inclusive job opportunities, addressing subminimum wages and ending segregated employment. More infomation here: engage.dss.gov.au/next-steps-in-…

New e-Newsletter alert! Read the latest issue here: mailchi.mp/38ba5a7745b6/i…. Inside you will find the latest news from Inclusion Australia, including upcoming conferences, events and more! Sign up today to stay up to date with Inclusion Australia: eepurl.com/g1xyaD.

The VALID Advocacy in Action Conference is coming up soon! June 16 and 17 at the Novotel Hotel in Preston, Victoria. It will be a great chance to connect, learn, and advocate in this time of change. More information on the VALID website: valid.org.au/event/advocacy…

We all have a right to receive accessible information. Easy Read is a way of writing information which is easier for people to understand and read. Learn more about why Easy Read is important and ways to make your work more accessible ways here: inclusionaustralia.org.au/towards-inclus…

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health Conference is coming up on July 3 and 4. The theme is Working together every step of the way. You can attend in person in Sydney or online. Find out more, and register to attend here: nceidh.org.au/conference

Our Voice gives advice to the IA board to ensure the voices of people with intellectual disability are heard. They work to break down barriers, uphold human rights and ensure all Australians with intellectual disability are included when making big changes inclusionaustralia.org.au/about-us/our-v…

Services Australia have made an eKit with information on carer payments available to support carers. The eKit outlines recent changes that give more flexibility for Carer Payment recipients who combine work with the care they provide. Access the eKit at: servicesaustralia.gov.au/carer-resource…

Luke did an incredible job addressing the world during the General Debate at #COSP18. He spoke about how AI impacts people with disability. "Most AI systems are not designed for people with intellectual disability in mind. This can cause harm. It’s about human rights".

We are at the first ever VALID #AdvocacyInAction conference! Kevin Stone is delivering the keynote ‘Empowering Advocacy - Making Waves’

It’s not too late to register to attend the next online Disability Dialogue event. Thursday June 19, 1pm-2.30pm (AEST). The topic is Connecting to Community – Peer Support. You can find more information and register to attend here: disabilitydialogue.com.au/events/connect… See you there!

Session on Self- Advocacy happening now at the VALID #AdvocacyInAction conference. Starting with co-design - what is it? Lessons from the Valid8 project - now becoming the Activ8 project (Australia-wide!)

VALID self advocates are speaking at the #AdvocacyInAction conference – showing what co-design and self-advocacy look like in action. Lived experience must be part of every project that affects people’s lives. #SelfAdvocacy #CoDesign #VALIDvoices

Bec and Michael have been working with #SARU for many years (12 years for Bec!) They are talking about the values that drive self - advocacy. We are watching videos from different self - advocacy groups. We are hearing from the Deadlys. #AdvocacyInAction VALID

People with disabilities in the justice system must be heard and supported. Advocacy is key to protecting rights and ensuring fair treatment. #AdvocacyInAction #DisabilityJustice #InclusionMatters

Supported employment consultation – closing June 22. DSS is looking for your view on how to improve supported and open employment. Focusing on increasing inclusive employment, addressing subminimum wages and ending segregated employment. More info here: engage.dss.gov.au/next-steps-in-…

What can you do to encourage more people with intellectual disability to get their yearly health check? Go to inclusionaustralia.org.au/health-check to find out about It's Doctor Time! #ItsDoctorTime #IntellectualDisability

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DSS is working with the NDIA, governments, and the disability community to develop new rules that will shape how the NDIS operates. Consultation are now open. This is a good opportunity for people with disability, families and advocates to have their say! engage.dss.gov.au/ndis-supports-…