Having a Say Program

Expression of Interest (EOI)

EOI are now open. 

We welcome EOI from people with disability and disability groups to put in to EOI to:

• do a presentation  (15, 20 & 30 minute timeslots available)
• submit a short (up to 2 minutes) video on what HaS conference has meant to them over the years (to celebrate the 25 year anniversary)
• perform  (15 and 30 minute timeslots)
• tell their story (5, 10 and 15-minute timeslots available)
• run a workshop (30 and 60 minute timeslots)

NOTE:  HaS is a ‘self-advocacy conference’ not a service provider conference, so EOI are not accepted from service providers to talk about their service.  

However, we do welcome EOI from organisations about topics that will empower and inform participants, such as rights, new supports, complaints, changes that participants need to know about, community supports, etc.

Download the EOI

EOI close on the 30th of August 2025, but extensions are available upon request.

• Late EOI’s will go on a waiting list
• If a cancellation creates a vacancy, we will contact people and offer a timeslot. 

Email contacts are at the bottom of the page.

Who gets priority? 

Priority (who gets in first) will be given to presentations, workshops, and performances that:

• involve people with disabilities in the planning and writing of the presentation
• are presented/performed by a person/people with disability
• relate to the conference theme Our 25 years: Strengthening Our Voices for a Better Future!
• talk about the achievements and contributions of people with disability

When will I find out if my presentation has been accepted?

VALID will select EOI that meet the priorities (above).

People will be notified by the end of October 2025 if their EOI is successful.

We welcome questions and different ideas.

We welcome questions and other ideas for the HaS Program.

Email: [email protected] or ring Christine M: 0475 698 884