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Family Advocacy

Locality: Hornsby, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9869 0866

Address: 704, 88-90 George Street 2077 Hornsby, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.family-advocacy.com

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22.01.2022 We recently prepared a submission on the NSW Disability Inclusion Plan (DIP) Consultation Paper. We believe that vital to the integrity of the Plan is a requirement that the Department of Communities and Justice expressly acknowledge that segregation is not consistent with the CRPD and is a violation of the fundamental rights of people with disability. The DIP roadmap must be bold and make transformational changes to transition away from segregation. You can read our submissi...on here: https://bit.ly/2K2hvkt #EndSegregation

16.01.2022 Breaking News - NDIS assessments As part of the committee’s role to inquire into the implementation, performance and governance of the NDIS, the joint standing committee has decided to conduct an inquiry into independent assessments under the NDIS. This is good news - showing that the Committee has heard the many concerns expressed by people with disability, their families and advocacy organisations.... We encourage you to have your say by making a submission - read more here: https://www.aph.gov.au//National_Di/IndependentAssessments

14.01.2022 Without definition, inclusion is just a word In this brief blog post, Stuart Whitfield, from The International Leadership Academy emphasises that inclusion, without definition consensus, is a difficult term to apply. Often Governments pledge commitment to inclusive education but schools are left to interpret what it means in their settings and critically, what impact it has on young people and their learning journeys.... The Queensland Government showed political leadership by adopting an Inclusive Education Policy that clearly defines what inclusion is, and most importantly, what it is not. As we approach the end of 2020, it is time for the NSW Government to follow suit. Link: https://ie-today.co.uk/Blog/inclusion-is-more-than-a-word/ #SameClassroom Sarah Mitchell MLC

08.01.2022 Employment opportunities are available for ALL people regardless of their disability, and it’s never too early to start planning. Resourcing Inclusive Communities' School to Work project aims to inspire, increase the confidence of and motivate students with disability in Years 7 12 and their families to make a start on the road to meaningful, paid employment in the community. If you missed their first round of School to Work introductory webinars in November/December, they... are repeating them again in January registrations are now open. Imagining Work - Getting Started in Years 7 & 8 - Wednesday, 20 January 12-1pm Imagining Work - The Next Steps in Years 7 & 8 (NEW) - Friday, 29 January 12-1pm Discovering Work - Getting Started in Years 9 & 10 - Wednesday, 20 January 12-1pm Discovering Work - The Next Steps in Years 9 & 10 - Wednesday, 27 January 12-1pm Finding Work - Getting Started in Years 11 & 12 - Thursday, 21 January 12-1pm Finding Work - The Next Steps in Years 11 & 12 - Thursday, 28 January 12pm-1pm Find out more and register at https://www.ric.org.au/events/