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SUMMARY:Online Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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/online-families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210310T094500
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DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
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SUMMARY:Online Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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/5410/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Online Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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/online-families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Online Workshops for Families
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/online-workshops-for-families/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20210120T030932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T030932Z
UID:5324-1612864800-1612864800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group-2/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 27 Dalmahoy Street\, Bairnsdale.
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210208T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201223T235058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T032649Z
UID:5273-1612806300-1612818000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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/online-families-as-planning-partners-ndis-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20210118T060053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T030215Z
UID:5316-1611050400-1611057600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 27 Dalmahoy Street\, Bairnsdale.
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201126T051344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201128T055136Z
UID:5174-1607000400-1607007600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/international-day-of-people-with-disability-celebration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201126T011600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T011837Z
UID:5168-1606935600-1606942800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Fantastic Flicks
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/fantastic-flicks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201201T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201125T042841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T225231Z
UID:5158-1606820400-1606824000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Bairnsdale Peer Action Group Launch
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/bairnsdale-peer-action-group-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200922T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T232853Z
UID:4601-1605779100-1605790800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201118T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200922T232810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T232810Z
UID:4605-1605692700-1605704400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201116T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201101T225422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T033000Z
UID:4922-1605548700-1605560400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201116T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200922T234243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T234243Z
UID:4608-1605548700-1605560400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201112T114500
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201102T045608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T045608Z
UID:4957-1605175200-1605181500@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:2020 Dulcie Stone Writers Competition Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/2020-dulcie-stone-writers-competition-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201029T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201022T044753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T044901Z
UID:4816-1603985400-1603990800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Community Development Network Online Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/inclusive-community-development-network-online-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201022T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200917T051339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T230900Z
UID:4573-1603359900-1603371600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201021T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200917T052941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T052941Z
UID:4578-1603273500-1603285200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201019T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200917T054101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T054101Z
UID:4580-1603129500-1603141200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Families as Planning Partners NDIS 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-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20201005T043154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T233341Z
UID:4665-1602237600-1602241200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Performing Arts Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/valid-performing-arts-peer-action-group-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201008T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200917T043504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T043504Z
UID:4569-1602153000-1602160200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Family Online Workshop: Getting the best our of your NDIS funding
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-our-of-your-ndis-funding/2020-10-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200909T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200704T045052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T071953Z
UID:3977-1599644700-1599656400@valid.org.au
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200908T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200907T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200903T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200820T045333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T045333Z
UID:4483-1598608800-1598612400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:VALID Performing Arts Peer Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/valid-performing-arts-peer-action-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
CREATED:20200811T041308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T041238Z
UID:4437-1597919400-1597919400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Community Development Network Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/inclusive-community-development-network-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200812T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200811T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T063305
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200810T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200810T210000
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CREATED:20200704T061447Z
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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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