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SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners - day course
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/families-as-planning-partners-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200908T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200704T043128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T071607Z
UID:3973-1599558300-1599570000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - day course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200907T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200704T051903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T071223Z
UID:3982-1599500700-1599512400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - evening course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-evening-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200903T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200704T051019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T070902Z
UID:3980-1599126300-1599138000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - day course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-morning-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200812T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200716T021547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T021547Z
UID:4287-1597254300-1597266000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - evening course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-evening-course-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200811T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200704T053312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T070609Z
UID:3984-1597139100-1597150800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - day course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-day-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200810T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200704T061447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T065943Z
UID:3990-1597081500-1597093200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - evening course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-evening-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
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:20260429T195019
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T090728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T090728Z
UID:4042-1595358000-1595365200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Learning how to self-manage your NDIS package
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-family-online-workshop-learning-how-to-self-manage-your-ndis-package-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T090350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T090417Z
UID:4040-1595325600-1595332800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Learning how to self-manage your NDIS package
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-family-online-workshop-learning-how-to-self-manage-your-ndis-package/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200715T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T032905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T065557Z
UID:4001-1594806300-1594821600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - day course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-day-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T085951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T085951Z
UID:4038-1594753200-1594760400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Understanding how NDIS funding works
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-family-online-workshop-understanding-how-ndis-funding-works-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T044131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T065328Z
UID:4005-1594748700-1594760400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - evening course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-evening-course-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T085612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T085612Z
UID:4036-1594720800-1594728000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Understanding how NDIS funding works
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-family-online-workshop-understanding-how-ndis-funding-works/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200617T001400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T065029Z
UID:3682-1594719900-1594735200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - day course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200713T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T042013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T064702Z
UID:4003-1594662300-1594674000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS Course - evening course
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/families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-evening-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/16_02_11-Having-a-Say-2-4374-scaled-e1592453261742.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T085135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T085135Z
UID:4034-1594234800-1594242000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
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-family-online-workshop-getting-the-best-out-of-your-ndis-plan-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/family.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T083426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T083426Z
UID:4032-1594202400-1594209600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
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-family-online-workshop-getting-the-best-out-of-your-ndis-plan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/family.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200611T021644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T004943Z
UID:3247-1594116000-1594123200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Empowering Advocacy Method Online Training Workshop
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/the-empowering-advocacy-method-online-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200701T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200705T082449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T082612Z
UID:4029-1593630000-1593637200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: tips on phone plan review
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-family-online-workshop-tips-on-phone-plan-review/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Having-a-Say-scaled-e1593937386564.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200617T014631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T081839Z
UID:3714-1593597600-1593604800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: tips on phone plan review
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-family-online-courses/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/16_02_11-Having-a-Say-2-4577.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200512T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200302T003228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T231510Z
UID:1919-1589276700-1589292000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners Course - Nunawading - Day Session
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/families-as-planning-partners-course-nunawading-day-session-12-may-2020/
LOCATION:Nadraska\, 52-62 Rooks Road\, Nunawading\, Victoria\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Scott":MAILTO:christine@valid.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200511T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200302T022356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T231705Z
UID:1928-1589219100-1589230800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners Course - Nunawading - Evening Session
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/families-as-planning-partners-course-nunawading-evening-session-11-may-2020/
LOCATION:Nadraska\, 52-62 Rooks Road\, Nunawading\, Victoria\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Scott":MAILTO:christine@valid.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200505T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200302T003133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T231744Z
UID:1917-1588671900-1588687200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners Course - Nunawading - Day Session
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/families-as-planning-partners-course-nunawading-day-session-05-may-2020/
LOCATION:Nadraska\, 52-62 Rooks Road\, Nunawading\, Victoria\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Scott":MAILTO:christine@valid.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200504T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200302T022311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T231757Z
UID:1926-1588614300-1588626000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners Course - Nunawading - Evening Session
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/families-as-planning-partners-course-nunawading-evening-session-04-may-2020/
LOCATION:Nadraska\, 52-62 Rooks Road\, Nunawading\, Victoria\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Scott":MAILTO:christine@valid.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200428T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T195019
CREATED:20200302T003033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T231811Z
UID:1915-1588067100-1588082400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners Course - Nunawading - Day Session
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/families-as-planning-partners-course-nunawading-day-session-28-april-2020/
LOCATION:Nadraska\, 52-62 Rooks Road\, Nunawading\, Victoria\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Scott":MAILTO:christine@valid.org.au
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SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners Course - Nunawading - Evening Session
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/families-as-planning-partners-course-nunawading-evening-session-27-april-2020/
LOCATION:Nadraska\, 52-62 Rooks Road\, Nunawading\, Victoria\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Scott":MAILTO:christine@valid.org.au
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