Family Advocacy

An important part of Family Advocacy’s work is to strengthen the knowledge of families. Through the resources available in the Inclusion Collection library, Family Advocacy provides families with information that is both inspiring and practical. Family Advocacy also produces written and audio-visual resources that promote positive values about people who have developmental disability. These are available to families as well as workers.

The Inclusion Collection is a unique library designed to support and inspire. The resources provide practical and inspiring examples of what is being achieved not only in Australia but throughout the world.

Copies of the articles held in the Inclusion Collection can be sent to you via email or by post. You can also visit us and access our photocopying facilities. Videos/DVDs, books and kits are available for loan or viewing on-site in the library. For use on-site, we also have an extensive range of reports, papers and studies, which are an invaluable resource for professionals, students and others with and interest in the field of developmental disability.

Recently added articles to our Inclusion Collection can be viewed in the Reading Room.

Inclusive Education - it's only natural. A kit which explains inclusion in schools.
Step by Step - A kit for families working for an inclusive community.

Making Things Happen - A video on individualised supports for adults who have developmental disabilities.
Opening the Doors - a video about the work of Family Advocacy (please note that this video is available for borrowing only).
Co-operative Learning & Inclusion - a video about strategies to promote learning in mixed ability classrooms.
Joscelyn's Journey - In this DVD, Joscelyn’s family, teachers and Principal reflect on what Joscelyn’s inclusion in the local primary school has meant to them.

Stories from the Heart - Five stories, drawn from past issues of the journal

Family Advocacy publishes a quarterly Journal Families for Change which focuses on issues of importance to people with developmental disability and their families. Click here to view the Journal "Families for Change".

Family Advocacy Poster

Check out the stickers we have available for purchase.

To place an order or make an enquiry about resources, contact the Information Coordinator. If you send us a facsimile addressed to the Information Coordinator or send an email to resources@family-advocacy.com, we will contact you by the most appropriate means (include your phone number if within New South Wales).