• Expression of interest for Supported Living Fund - now open

• Latest edition of Communique now available online

• Independent Living Support Initiative (ILSI) Information Sessions

• 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.

We have recently updated the content on our education section. Please visit the overview of education in NSW to find out more about inclusive education, practical ideas for inclusion in the classroom, choosing a school, developing a vision for your child and many other practical ideas, articles and stories from other families.

It's back...9 and 10 August 2012 - Sydney

Click here to find out more.

The opportunity to formally register an interest in accessing a Supported Living Fund package is now open. People with a disability who are planning or considering moving to a supported living arrangement are encouraged to register with ADHC.

To access the expression of interest form and other information available about the Supported Living Fund click here.

For instructions on how to complete and submit the expression of interest form click here.

If you are interested in attending a seminar to find out more about the Supported Living Fund click here.

If you would like more information on the Supported Living Fund please call  
9869 0866 or 1800 620 588 (non-metropolitan NSW callers only).

Presented by Dr Bob Jackson

13,14,15 and 16 March 2012

Newcastle, Ryde, Husrtville and Wollongong

This workshop will provide information and strategies to family members, friends and educators of a student with disability who are exploring the possibilities of an inclusive and successful mainstream school education.

To find out more and to register click here.

Presented by Resourcing Families  

Friday 9 March 2012 - West Ryde

A unique opportunity to learn from families already directing their own
supports.

Click here to read more, including registration details.

This year's Annual Report is now available to view online and is full of information on what we have been doing this year.

To view the report please click here.