• The Odyssey Conference 2012 webpage

• Latest edition of Communique May 2012

• The Odyssey Conference Brochure 2012

• Person centred approaches consultations - Final stage

• Family Advocacy briefing on Every Student Every School

• Family Advocacy response to concerns raised by The Greens about Every Student Every School

• In Control: The Productivity Commission’s Final Report: What is the nation saying?

• Shut In Position Statement - Housing and support for people with disability

• National Disability Insurance Scheme Factsheet

• Join the Every Australian Counts campaign now for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.

• Excellent resource 'Leadership for social inclusion in the lives of people with disabilities'. Article was published in The International Journal of Leadership in Public Services. September 2010. Pier Professional Ltd

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F amily Advocacy is an independent, disability advocacy organisation which works across New South Wales, Australia. The organisation works with families in which there is a child or an adult with developmental disability. Our Vision is of families being agents of positive social change so the inherent value of people with developmental disability is recognised within a just and inclusive society. Our Mission is to attain positive social roles for people who have a developmental disability through the development and support of advocacy by families and by strengthening the knowledge, role and influence of the family. Our focus is to encourage and support families to speak up for opportunities for people with developmental disability to enjoy the same environment, lifestyle and living conditions that are available to the majority of Australians. This means we support the philosophy and practice of inclusion. Family Advocacy has members and allies in all parts of NSW and across Australia. Business hours are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. No referral is required Information and telephone advice is provided at no cost to families of people with disability. The Odyssey...celebrating achievements, progress and change REGISTRATIONS Now Open!! This national Conference is back...On 9 and 10 August 2012, The Odyssey will continue and build momentum. Click here to download the Conference Brochure Click here to register for the Conference online  Click here to access Fact Sheets including information about Concurrent sessions

Saturday 9 June 2012, Newcastle

This workshop will be of interest to those wanting to plan a long term positive and secure future for a person with developmental disability. .

Click here for more information and how to register.

Presented by Dr Bob Jackson

Access information about school inclusion for students with disability, starting school through to high school via one of six webinars - From the comfort of your own home!

Click here for more information about the topics and how webinars work.

Every Student Every School.

Family Advocacy is generally very supportive of this initiative. To read more about Every Student Every School and Family Advocacy's position click here.

Family Advocacy is seeking a dynamic person with a strong sense of social justice, experience in advocacy and superior leadership skills.

To read more about this position and how to apply click here.

From the comfort of your own home!

Tuesday 22nd May 10am - 12pm

Thursday 24th May 11am - 1pm

A conversation for families who are planning life after school for students with developmental disability.

For those who can't always get to workshops this is an ideal way to hear more.

Click here to find out more about the topic and how webinars work.

Register to attend a consultation.

The NSW Government is leading a series of extensive consultations on the best way to implement person centred supports and individualised funding arrangements.

Click here to find out more and how to register.