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Inclusion Australia
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We are the national disability representative organisation of people with an intellectual disability and their families. Working towards a more inclusive Australia for everyone. www.inclusionaustralia.org.au
The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act. They want to make sure it's working to protect people with disability. The Government is asking for everyone’s views to make sure all voices are heard. More information here: consultations.ag.gov.au/rights-and-p...
August 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
What do you think good support for children with disability, their families, supporters and kin looks like? Join the Disability Dialogue event, 'Unlocking potential: support for children with disability' to share your thoughts and experiences! disabilitydialogue.com.au/events/targe...
August 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We are always talking to government about what people with intellectual disability need. Our recent submissions are:
• The National Advocacy Collective NDIS Supports Rule
• Economic Reform Roundtable
• Next steps in Supported Employment
inclusionaustralia.org.au/advocacy/our...
August 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The NDIS and DSS launched a new website. It's called the Supported Decision Making Hub. It has lots of information and resources about supported decision making. It has information on topics including NDIS decisions, employment and health. disabilitygateway.gov.au/sdmhub
August 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Last chance to register to attend the Disability Dialogue event this Wednesday! This Disability Dialogue event will explore disability supports beyond the NDIS.
Wednesday 30 July
1 pm - 2.30 pm AEST
Online and free!
Register here: disabilitydialogue.com.au/events/gfs/
July 29, 2025 at 5:26 AM
July is Disability Pride Month! Every July we celebrate the rights of people with disabilities. We are proud to celebrate the wonderful disability community that we are a part of. The colours of the flag represent people with all different disabilities. yacvic.org.au/ydas/resourc...
July 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Easy Read information is important for many people with intellectual disability. It can help people understand difficult information, be part of the conversation and make decisions. Contact our State and Territory members about their Easy Read services: inclusionaustralia.org.au/wp-content/u...
July 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Disability Representative Organisations call for Human Rights-based approach to NDIA Needs Assessments. The statement includes recommendations to create a process that's equal, person-centred and reflective of the disability community needs. www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/submission/j...
July 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, July 6 – 13. The theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. Our friends at @fpdn.bsky.social have lots of resources on their website about First Nations people living with disability: fpdn.org.au
www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc...
#NAIDOC2025
July 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
New e-Newsletter Alert! mailchi.mp/7830559f388e...
What’s inside?
• Policy Officer, Luke Nelson talks about attending the Conference of State Parties at the UN in New York
• Developing new Practice Standards for Supported Independent Living
• Upcoming conferences
• And more!
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference is a place to share new research, discuss ideas and hear about new service and policy developments. Register before August 31 to save on your ticket! 12 – 14 November at the Uni of Technology Sydney. Register here: asidconference.com.au
June 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Our latest submissions are now live on our website! We are always talking to government about what people with an intellectual disability and their families need. Visit the Inclusion Australia website to read our latest submissions: inclusionaustralia.org.au/advocacy/our...
June 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We have a series of animated videos to help you make decisions about money. They have been translated into 10 more languages. Each video covers a different topic about money and money decisions. You can find the videos on our More Languages webpage: inclusionaustralia.org.au/resources/mo...
June 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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. Find more information here: engage.dss.gov.au/next-steps-i...
June 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Sign up for our e-newsletter! 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
• upcoming events
• our projects
• new resources
• and more!
Sign up here: eepurl.com/g1xyaD
June 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Luke Nelson did an incredible job addressing the world during the General Debate at #COSP18 this week! He spoke about how AI impacts people with intellectual disability. "Most AI systems are not designed for people with intellectual disability in mind. This can cause harm. It’s about human rights".
June 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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 via this link: nceidh.org.au/conference
June 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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, including how to register, on the VALID website: valid.org.au/event/advoca...
June 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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/austral...
June 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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 information here: engage.dss.gov.au/next-steps-i...
June 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
We are at the SACID conference! This year’s theme is Pathways of Opportunities. It is about opening doors to succeed in goals people have in their life. Come and say hello to the Inclusion Australia team at our stall! #LTI2025 #InclusionAustralia #SACID
June 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Peer support is about people with disability feeling supported, learning from each other, and having fun. We are partnering with the Disability Dialogue for their next online event about Peer Support! Thursday June 19, 1.00pm-2.30pm (AEST). Register here: disabilitydialogue.com.au/events/conne...
May 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
National Reconciliation Week is 27 May - 3 June. The theme is ‘Bridging now to next’. It's about learning from the past, acting in the present, and building a future together. We will continue to reflect, listen and advocate for a fairer Australia for all.
reconciliation.org.au/our-work/nat...
May 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The ASID Conference is a place to share new research, discuss ideas and hear about new service and policy developments. 12 – 14 November at the University of Technology Sydney. The theme is Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future. Learn more and register here: asidconference.com.au
May 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
How does Inclusion Australia work? We work with 8 state and territory member organisations who support people with intellectual disability to:
• speak up for themselves
• speak up about the big issues.
Visit our website to find out more: inclusionaustralia.org.au
May 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM