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SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/
LOCATION:Rydges Bell City Hotel\, date215 Bell Street\, Preston\, Victoria\, 3072
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T002022Z
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood House Week
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/neighbourhood-house-week/
LOCATION:Watsonia Neighbourhood House\, 47 Lambourn Rd\, Watsonia\, Victoria\, 3087
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Fantastic Flicks
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/international-day-of-people-with-disability-fantastic-flicks/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20221122T221831Z
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UID:8814-1670248800-1670257800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Growing up Disabled in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/international-day-of-people-with-disability-growing-up-disabled-in-australia/
LOCATION:Watsonia Neighbourhood House\, 47 Lambourn Rd\, Watsonia\, Victoria\, 3087
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20221115T235443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T050820Z
UID:8773-1669975200-1669982400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Morning Tea and Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/morning-tea-and-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ballarat Town Hall\, 225 Sturt St\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20221109T042017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T052550Z
UID:8700-1669903200-1669924800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Memory Go Round
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/memory-go-round/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers Street\, Abbotsford\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20221102T013149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T052728Z
UID:8659-1668780000-1668783600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Come and Try Dance Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/come-and-try-dance-sessions/
LOCATION:65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3977\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20220511T010058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T013808Z
UID:7509-1655924400-1655929800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/online-writers-group-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220311T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20220302T031716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T031716Z
UID:7251-1647007200-1647014400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Friendship Project Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/friendship-project-dance-classes/
LOCATION:65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3977\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210908T062015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T223430Z
UID:6578-1639594800-1639600200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/online-writers-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20211123T224949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T065450Z
UID:6980-1638351000-1638363600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Building Community through Collaboration Online Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/building-community-through-collaboration-online-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210804T002317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T070957Z
UID:6372-1632317400-1632324600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Inclusive Community Development Network 2021  Online Forum Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/victorian-inclusive-community-development-network-2021-online-forum-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210609T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T050037Z
UID:6014-1623801600-1623887999@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Two Day Online Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/two-day-online-conference/2021-06-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210506T004028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T015419Z
UID:5844-1620900000-1620907200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group-4/2021-05-13/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 27 Dalmahoy Street\, Bairnsdale.
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210420T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210401T031338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T031339Z
UID:5723-1618916400-1618923600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group-3/2021-04-20/
LOCATION:GDAI office\,\, 210 Main Street\, Bairnsdale\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210413T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210401T023127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T023127Z
UID:5717-1618311600-1618318800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Families Peer Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-families-peer-group/2021-04-13/
LOCATION:Bairnsdale Hub\, 27 Dalmahoy Street\, Bairnsdale\, Vic\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210120T030932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T030932Z
UID:5324-1612864800-1612864800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group-2/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 27 Dalmahoy Street\, Bairnsdale.
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20210118T060053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T030215Z
UID:5316-1611050400-1611057600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 27 Dalmahoy Street\, Bairnsdale.
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20201126T051344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201128T055136Z
UID:5174-1607000400-1607007600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/international-day-of-people-with-disability-celebration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20201126T011600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T011837Z
UID:5168-1606935600-1606942800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Fantastic Flicks
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/fantastic-flicks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201201T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20201125T042841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T225231Z
UID:5158-1606820400-1606824000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group Launch
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201112T114500
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20201102T045608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T045608Z
UID:4957-1605175200-1605181500@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:2020 Dulcie Stone Writers Competition Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/2020-dulcie-stone-writers-competition-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201029T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20201022T044753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T044901Z
UID:4816-1603985400-1603990800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Community Development Network Online Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/inclusive-community-development-network-online-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20201005T043154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T233341Z
UID:4665-1602237600-1602241200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Performing Arts Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/valid-performing-arts-peer-action-group-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20200820T045333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T045333Z
UID:4483-1598608800-1598612400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Performing Arts Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/valid-performing-arts-peer-action-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20200811T041308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T041238Z
UID:4437-1597919400-1597919400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Community Development Network Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/inclusive-community-development-network-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20200615T062856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T013627Z
UID:3672-1596794400-1596798000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Performing Arts Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/10-at-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200725
DTSTAMP:20260417T072007
CREATED:20200111T062158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T031357Z
UID:143-1595548800-1595635199@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Dulcie Stone Writers Competition
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/dulcie-stone-writers-competition/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VCALENDAR