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PRESS RELEASE: Keneally Government affirms commitment to person centred approach to disability services
NSW Ombudsman confirms that the residential centre model makes it unlikely for people with disability to exercise their basic rights.
Shadow Minister for Disability Services agrees to take the Supported Living Fund proposal to shadow Cabinet.
Report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the education of students with disability and special needs released.
Read Family Advocacy’s position paper on Self Directed Support for NSW.
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Overview of Family Advocacy
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 that 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. We achieve this through strengthening the knowledge, role and influence of families in the community. Our focus it 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. |
RESOURCING FAMILIES project
To find out more on how this project can support your family,click here. Or click on the Resourcing Families button on the right.
JOB VACANCY
This role may be your opportunity to utilise your strengths to be part of an innovative project and help families build their advocacy skills. For more information on the Advocacy Project Officer position, including job description and selection criteria, click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
11 September - Planning for now, tomorrow and the future presented by Jeremy Ward. 21-24 September - Making a Difference workshops in NSW.
Click here to go to the events area and view the fliers.
SUPPORTED LIVING FUND FOR NSW
A Family Advocacy campaign What is the
Click here for more detailed information.
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a Supported Living Fund for NSW.
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IN CONTROL supported living Forum
Presentations now available click here to go to the In Control page.