What We Do
Advocacy
Do you or someone you support need help with an issue at home or in the community?
Learn more about VALID's individual and systemic advocacy.
Self Advocacy
Fight for your rights!
Learn more about VALID's Self Advocacy Networks and how to become a self advocate.
Building Community
The core work of the team is planning and partnering with individuals, groups and local communities to codesign and implement a range of funded projects, initiatives and resources that respond to issues and opportunities identified by and for People with Intellectual Disability.
VALID Events
Advocacy in Action 2026
HaS conference 2026
Training
VALID runs training sessions for people with disability and their supporters.
Learn more about Training for Families, Staying Safe, Keys to Success, Easy Read pictorial training and more.
Resources and Media
Read the latest VALID news and browse our reports, systemic advocacy resources, videos and other media
Latest News
Legal Advice About People with Intellectual Disability on Boards
A.D. Lang, a barrister specialising in corporate and non-profit meetings, gives legal advice about people with intellectual disability on boards.
3CR Radio: NDIS Bill 2026 Impact on People with Intellectual Disability and Families
Katy and Inez joined 3CR to discuss how the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 impacts people with intellectual disability and their families.
VALID Condemns Current NDIS Bill
VALID’s recent submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee condemns the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 in its current form.
Recent Projects
In This Together
What is the In This Together project? Our aim is to assist the vibrant and diverse Surf Coast and Baw Baw communities create sustainable opportunities to connect meaningfully with local
Driving Change
People with intellectual disability experience poorer health outcomes than the wider community and often face barriers when accessing healthcare. Through the Driving Change project, VALID asked people with intellectual disability,
VALID Voices
Watch the webinar Missed the live session? Watch the launch of VALID Voices featuring Raven, Omar, Hala and David as they share why lived experience belongs at the centre of
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Training for families
VALID’s online workshops for families are designed to help you understand what’s changed and what it means for your family member. Register here.
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VALID acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We extend the same respect to all First Nations people we’re in contact with.
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