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SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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CREATED:20240314T024643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T024800Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20240314T024643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T024800Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20240314T024643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T024800Z
UID:12886-1714568400-1714575600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20240314T024643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T024800Z
UID:12885-1713963600-1713970800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20240314T024643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T024759Z
UID:12878-1712149200-1712156400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Inclusive Songwriting Workshops
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-songwriting-workshops/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Jika Jika Community Centre\, 1B Plant Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230510T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20230430T235200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T002022Z
UID:9664-1683721800-1683729000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Neighbourhood House Week
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/neighbourhood-house-week/
LOCATION:Watsonia Neighbourhood House\, 47 Lambourn Rd\, Watsonia\, Victoria\, 3087
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230327T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230327T114500
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20230321T235220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T235220Z
UID:9508-1679913900-1679917500@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Southern Self Advocacy Network Meeting
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/southern-self-advocacy-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Self Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20221122T231031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T233643Z
UID:8819-1670331600-1670340600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Fantastic Flicks
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/international-day-of-people-with-disability-fantastic-flicks/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20221122T221831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T222416Z
UID:8814-1670248800-1670257800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Growing up Disabled in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/international-day-of-people-with-disability-growing-up-disabled-in-australia/
LOCATION:Watsonia Neighbourhood House\, 47 Lambourn Rd\, Watsonia\, Victoria\, 3087
CATEGORIES:Building Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022_IDPWD_flier_5-Dec-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20221115T235443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T050820Z
UID:8773-1669975200-1669982400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Morning Tea and Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/morning-tea-and-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ballarat Town Hall\, 225 Sturt St\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ballarat.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20221109T042017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T052550Z
UID:8700-1669903200-1669924800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Memory Go Round
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/memory-go-round/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers Street\, Abbotsford\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20221102T013149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T052728Z
UID:8659-1668780000-1668783600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disability: Come and Try Dance Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/come-and-try-dance-sessions/
LOCATION:65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3977\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220511T010058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T013808Z
UID:7509-1655924400-1655929800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/online-writers-group-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220518T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220504T050637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T231448Z
UID:7475-1652886000-1652889600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:[They will use] My First Name
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/they-will-use-my-first-name/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220502T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220209T000626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T000626Z
UID:7190-1651513500-1651525200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220406T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220208T235544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T235544Z
UID:7188-1649238300-1649250000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220311T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220302T031716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T031716Z
UID:7251-1647007200-1647014400@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Friendship Project Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/friendship-project-dance-classes/
LOCATION:65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3977\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Building Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valid.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MARY.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220208T234900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T002722Z
UID:7186-1646847900-1646859600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220307T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20220208T233555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T002609Z
UID:7182-1646675100-1646686800@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20210908T062015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T223430Z
UID:6578-1639594800-1639600200@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/online-writers-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20211123T224949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T065450Z
UID:6980-1638351000-1638363600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Building Community through Collaboration Online Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/building-community-through-collaboration-online-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210929T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20210922T031602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T033114Z
UID:6690-1632911400-1632915000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccine-information-sessions/2021-09-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20210804T002317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T070957Z
UID:6372-1632317400-1632324600@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Inclusive Community Development Network 2021  Online Forum Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/victorian-inclusive-community-development-network-2021-online-forum-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Building Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210908T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20210722T053032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T053032Z
UID:6328-1631094300-1631106000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-4/2021-09-08/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210907T135000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20210901T002304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T002304Z
UID:6509-1631022600-1631025000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:Invitation for the service of Mrs Dorothy Leigh at Tuckers Grovedale Funeral chapel
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/invitation-for-the-service-of-mrs-dorothy-leigh-at-tuckers-grovedale-funeral-chapel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210906T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202444
CREATED:20210722T051445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T051821Z
UID:6310-1630950300-1630962000@valid.org.au
SUMMARY:The Succession Planning Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on                     June 22nd & 23rd 2026        9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at        Novotel Hotel Function Centre\,                                                                                                                  (formerly Rydges Bell City) 215 Bell St. Preston Optional Social event  held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on Monday 22nd June  include drinks and nibbles  cost $40 per person must be booked when you registerThe Advocacy in Action conference is going to be an amazing opportunity to dive into important discussions about disability advocacy and key issues impacting people with disabilities. We’ll have a fantastic lineup of topics\, including:  Perspectives on the changes to the NDIS Disability issues and the Victorian State Election Funding systems in the disability sector Health care for people with intellectual disabilitySpeakers will include:  Kevin Stone\, VALID Founder  Sara Gingold – Disability Services Consulting\, Editor-in-Chief  Iwan Walters MP – Parliamentary Secretary for Disability  The new Victorian Public Advocate\, Dan Stubbs  Naomi Anderson – Villamanta\, Legal Practice Manager  Rod Carracher – NDIS Commission\, Deputy Commissioner  Julia Hawkins\, National Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Health   also featuring a live VALID Voice webinarKeynote Speaker flyer download  Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and advocate in a time of uncertainty!Final program will be available in May 2026. Registration Information   All the details including refunds are available in the Easy Read info in the  Terms & Conditions so don’t forget to read or download this doc.Catering: lunch and morning and afternoon teas are providedPlease advise of your dietary requirements when you registerRegistration is not confirmed until it is paidRegistrations not paid by June 15th 2026 will be cancelledTicket Types include:** Concession registration fees are available to people who have Pension Concession Cards or Health Care CardsEarly Bird registration fee is only available on or before the 15th May 2026## Support workers do not pay a registration fee\, only a catering fee of $40 per day.## To be eligible for  Support Workercatering fee the worker or family member needs to be providing direct care\, supervision\, and support\, without which the participant with disability wouldn’t be able to attendRegistration Costs Registration EARLY BIRD rate is available until Friday 15th May 2026 Registration Now OpenParkingParking is available in the Novotel underground carpark during conference hours as part of your registration fee. To make sure you go into the correct carpark\, please read the parking info sheet.  Public Transport You can take the Number 86 tram to 45 Bell St/Plenty Road Preston\, which is a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Bell Station is the closest train station\, a 10-minute walk from the Novotel hotel\, or Preston Station is a 17-minute walk.Buses like 251\, 513\, 514\, 552\, and 553 also stop near the NovotelFor More Information  Contact Christine on Mob:  0475 698 884                                          Email:  christine@valid.org.au or the VALID Office Phone: (03) 9416 4003                                        Email:  info@valid.org.au
URL:https://valid.org.au/event/the-succession-planning-puzzle-3/2021-09-06/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Training
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