
Advocacy in Action 2026: Connecting Voices, Creating Change
The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference was held on 22–23 June at the Novotel Preston during a period of significant change across the disability sector.

Ellie brings lived experience to the Spectrom Project
As part of the ongoing Spectrum Project, Ellie travelled to Canberra from 1–3 July to take part in the development and creation of educational videos

VALID’s position on Mandatory NDIS Provider Registration
VALID’s position has always been that a thoughtful, nuanced and co-designed approach with people with intellectual and other disabilities, their family members and advocates is essential.

Community Conversations Focus Groups
VALID is inviting people with disability to take part in focus groups for a new pilot project called Community Conversations. The project aims to improve

Building Confidence in SDA Housing Rights
People with disabilities living in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are gaining a stronger understanding of their housing rights through a new project led by VALID

VALID’s Raven Moore Shares Insights at International Conference on Person-Centred Research
VALID’s Raven Moore recently represented Australia at the IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Congress in Singapore, an international conference focused on advancing person-centred research and practice for people