VALID

Families as Planning Partners Course - Tecoma - Evening Session
2020-03-24 17:45 - 21:00, 2020-03-17 17:45 - 21:00, 2020-03-10 17:45 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | CoAbility, 5/1563-65 Burwood Highway, Tecoma, Victoria, 3160, Australia
A course conducted by parents with personal experience of the NDIS, for families who want to understand and use the NDIS as an opportunity to build a ‘Good Life’ for their family member. This four-week course is FREE. This is essential learning for all families whether they have an NDIS Plan yet or not. Please scroll down to find current training in your area.
Session 1. Understanding your NDIS Plan

Start preparing for your NDIS Plan Review
What is and is not funded. What you can and cannot do.
What is your role and responsibilities?

Session 2. Getting Effective Support!

Learn the NDIS Language
What you need to have and do for the Plan Review
Communicate effectively with NDIS, services and workers

Session 3. NDIS Planning & Whole of Life Planning

Prepare for Review – develop your ideal NDIS plan.
Planning – Person Centred, NDIS and Whole of Life Plans
Learn how to write Goals.

Session 4. How to Manage the Plan supports and funding

How to manage the plan – the funds and the supports
Understand the NDIS Price Guide and how to use funds flexibly
Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
Implementing the Plan – How to get the services and supports you need.

Please note: You must commit to attend all four sessions, places are limited.
To register, download and complete the following forms. Email or SMS a photo of the form to maree@valid.org.au or Ph. 0409 965 264
Tecoma – Evening course

Families as Planning Partners Course - Tecoma - Day Session
2020-03-24 09:45 - 14:00, 2020-03-17 09:45 - 14:00, 2020-03-10 09:45 - 14:00 | CoAbility, 5/1563-65 Burwood Highway, Tecoma, Victoria, 3160, Australia
A course conducted by parents with personal experience of the NDIS, for families who want to understand and use the NDIS as an opportunity to build a ‘Good Life’ for their family member. This four-week course is FREE. This is essential learning for all families whether they have an NDIS Plan yet or not. Please scroll down to find current training in your area.
Session 1. Understanding your NDIS Plan

Start preparing for your NDIS Plan Review
What is and is not funded. What you can and cannot do.
What is your role and responsibilities?

Session 2. Getting Effective Support!

Learn the NDIS Language
What you need to have and do for the Plan Review
Communicate effectively with NDIS, services and workers

Session 3. NDIS Planning & Whole of Life Planning

Prepare for Review – develop your ideal NDIS plan.
Planning – Person Centred, NDIS and Whole of Life Plans
Learn how to write Goals.

Session 4. How to Manage the Plan supports and funding

How to manage the plan – the funds and the supports
Understand the NDIS Price Guide and how to use funds flexibly
Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
Implementing the Plan – How to get the services and supports you need.

Please note: You must commit to attend all four sessions, places are limited.
To register, download and complete the following forms. Email or SMS a photo of the form to maree@valid.org.au or Ph. 0409 965 264
Tecoma – Day course

Families as Planning Partners Course - Highton - Day Session
2020-03-19 09:45 - 14:00, 2020-03-12 09:45 - 14:00, 2020-03-05 09:45 - 14:00 | Gen U, 21-29 Reynolds Road, Highton, Victoria, 3216, Australia
A course conducted by parents with personal experience of the NDIS, for families who want to understand and use the NDIS as an opportunity to build a ‘Good Life’ for their family member. This four-week course is FREE. This is essential learning for all families whether they have an NDIS Plan yet or not. Please scroll down to find current training in your area.
Session 1. Understanding your NDIS Plan

Start preparing for your NDIS Plan Review
What is and is not funded. What you can and cannot do.
What is your role and responsibilities?

Session 2. Getting Effective Support!

Learn the NDIS Language
What you need to have and do for the Plan Review
Communicate effectively with NDIS, services and workers

Session 3. NDIS Planning & Whole of Life Planning

Prepare for Review – develop your ideal NDIS plan.
Planning – Person Centred, NDIS and Whole of Life Plans
Learn how to write Goals.

Session 4. How to Manage the Plan supports and funding

How to manage the plan – the funds and the supports
Understand the NDIS Price Guide and how to use funds flexibly
Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
Implementing the Plan – How to get the services and supports you need.

Please note: You must commit to attend all four sessions, places are limited.
To register, download and complete the following forms. Email or SMS a photo of the form to maree@valid.org.au or Ph. 0409 965 264
Highton – Day Course (March)

Families as Planning Partners Course - Pakenham - Day Session
2020-03-18 09:45 - 14:00, 2020-03-11 09:45 - 14:00 | Outlook, 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
A course conducted by parents with personal experience of the NDIS, for families who want to understand and use the NDIS as an opportunity to build a ‘Good Life’ for their family member. This four-week course is FREE. This is essential learning for all families whether they have an NDIS Plan yet or not. Please scroll down to find current training in your area.
Session 1. Understanding your NDIS Plan

Start preparing for your NDIS Plan Review
What is and is not funded. What you can and cannot do.
What is your role and responsibilities?

Session 2. Getting Effective Support!

Learn the NDIS Language
What you need to have and do for the Plan Review
Communicate effectively with NDIS, services and workers

Session 3. NDIS Planning & Whole of Life Planning

Prepare for Review – develop your ideal NDIS plan.
Planning – Person Centred, NDIS and Whole of Life Plans
Learn how to write Goals.

Session 4. How to Manage the Plan supports and funding

How to manage the plan – the funds and the supports
Understand the NDIS Price Guide and how to use funds flexibly
Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
Implementing the Plan – How to get the services and supports you need.

Please note: You must commit to attend all four sessions, places are limited.
To register, download and complete the following forms. Email or SMS a photo of the form to maree@valid.org.au or Ph. 0409 965 264
Pakenham – Day Course

Staying Safe - Broadmeadows - Day Session
2020-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, Victoria, 3047, Australia
VALID has developed a 90 min information session to help people with a disability learn about living safer lives.
Know your rights
Build your confidence
Live a safer life
Learn skills to help you speak up
Help prevent abuse
RSVP to jon@valid.org.au – places for this session are limited
Staying Safe

Our Choice NDIS Expo - Sale
2020-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Sale Baptist Church, Princess Highway, Save, Victoria, 3850, Australia
VALID invites you to visit the Our Choice NDIS Expo. It will feature a range of local, regional and statewide services available for participants of the NDIS.
Information and exhibits about the range of services and supports available through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people living with a disability and their families and supporters.
Free entry (no RSVP required).
Our Choice Expo – Exhibitors Registration
Our Choice Expo – Flyer
For more info on becoming an exhibitor at the Expo contact Christine:
Ph: 03 9416 4003
Email: christine@valid.org.au
DOWNLOAD THE FORM

Employment Forums - Evening Session
2020-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Deakin Uni Waterfront, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
Sally’s Story presented by Distinctive Options
Sally’s Story is a film made by a number of agencies promoting employment for people with disabilities.
More than just a Job presented by NSWCID
Find out more about CID’s project “More than just a job”. Having meaningful work is part of a good life. Learn how to think about your strengths and skills, choose what you really want and Speak up about work.
Building real Employment for people with intellectual disability presented by Inclusion Australia and VALID
Pink Room (off Costa Hall Foyer)

Employment Forums - Day Session
2020-02-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Deakin Uni Waterfront, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia

Employment Forums
2020-02-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Deakin Uni Waterfront, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
NDIS – Real Employment Made Possible
Purple Room (off Costa Hall Foyer)
CDERP (Centre Disability Employment Research & Practice) will explain the NDIS price items that cover employment and what you should ‘get for your money’, including the SLES (School Leavers Employment Scheme) and for ‘discovering employment’ items.

Our Choice NDIS Expo - Geelong
2020-02-24 09:30 - 2020-02-25 16:00 | Deakin Uni Waterfront, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
VALID invites you to visit the Our Choice NDIS Expo. It will feature a range of local, regional and statewide services available for participants of the NDIS.
Information and exhibits about the range of services and supports available through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people living with a disability and their families and supporters.
Free entry (no RSVP required).
Our Choice Expo – Visitors Guide
For more info on becoming an exhibitor at the Expo contact Christine:
Ph: 03 9416 4003
Email: christine@valid.org.au
DOWNLOAD THE FORM

Having a Say Conference
2020-02-24 09:00 - 2020-02-26 17:00 | Deakin University Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
The Having a Say conference is the largest conference for people with disabilities within Australia where people can find their voice, to speak up, to be heard and to be respected. This is the conference where people listen to each other, not just to the speakers on stage. This is the conference where people respect each other’s views and opinions and celebrate their common cause.
The theme for the Having a Say Conference 2020 is “A Good Life …are we there yet?” Registration is now open. Daily registration includes morning and afternoon tea, entry to presentations, performances and come & try activities.
Registration for the whole conference also includes a ticket to the Dinner Disco at The Pier with stunning views of the bay and city lights.

Staying Safe - Ringwood
2020-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park, Rosewarne Lane, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134, Australia

Staying Safe - Frankston
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Frankston Arts Centre and Library Complex – Frankston Library Community Room Level 3B, 27/37 Davey Street, Frankston, Victoria, 3199, Australia

Families as Planning Partners Course - Drysdale - Day Session
2020-02-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2020-02-12 09:30 - 12:30, 2020-02-05 09:30 - 12:30, 2020-01-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Springdale Neighbourhood Centre, 17-21 High Street, Drysdale, Victoria, 3222, Australia
A course conducted by parents with personal experience of the NDIS, for families who want to understand and use the NDIS as an opportunity to build a ‘Good Life’ for their family member. This four-week course is FREE. This is essential learning for all families whether they have an NDIS Plan yet or not. Please scroll down to find current training in your area.
Session 1. Understanding your NDIS Plan

Start preparing for your NDIS Plan Review
What is and is not funded. What you can and cannot do.
What is your role and responsibilities?

Session 2. Getting Effective Support!

Learn the NDIS Language
What you need to have and do for the Plan Review
Communicate effectively with NDIS, services and workers

Session 3. NDIS Planning & Whole of Life Planning

Prepare for Review – develop your ideal NDIS plan.
Planning – Person Centred, NDIS and Whole of Life Plans
Learn how to write Goals.

Session 4. How to Manage the Plan supports and funding

How to manage the plan – the funds and the supports
Understand the NDIS Price Guide and how to use funds flexibly
Getting the Best out of your NDIS Plan
Implementing the Plan – How to get the services and supports you need.

Please note: You must commit to attend all four sessions, places are limited.
To register, download and complete the following forms. Email or SMS a photo of the form to maree@valid.org.au or Ph. 0409 965 264
Drysdale – Day Course
