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What We Do

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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.

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Self Advocacy

Fight for your rights!

Learn more about VALID's Self Advocacy Networks and how to become a self advocate.

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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.

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  Advocacy in Action 2026

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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.

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Resources and Media

Read the latest VALID news and browse our reports, systemic advocacy resources, videos and other media

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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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