1 valid victorian advocacy league for individuals with a disability
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Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability
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Person-CentredPlanning
CommunityInclusion
SelfDetermination
Individualisation
SHARED VISION
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UNCRPDIndividual Freedom Respect & DignityInclusionAutonomySelf Determination
National Disability StrategyInclusive & accessible communitiesRights protectionEconomic securityPersonal and community supportLearning and skillsHealth and wellbeing
DHS StandardsEmpowermentAccess & EngagementWellbeingParticipation
NDIS PrinciplesChoiceControlPresumption of capacityDesignMinimum interventionMinimum restrictionsInclusion and flexibilityDignity in risk
VALID is a disability advocacy
organisation committed to the
vision of an Australian nation in
which people with disability are
empowered to exercise their rights
— as human beings and as
citizens - in accordance with the
Victorian Charter on Human
Rights and Responsibilities, the
Victorian Disability Act 2006 and
the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities
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VALID aims to empower people with disability to:
Know & use their rights as human beings, citizens and service users.
INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY
Dom Moollan
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Advocacy Support can involve:
• Standing Beside people with a disability, assisting them to advocate in their own interests.
• Standing Behind people with a disability, supporting them to represent their own interests.
• Standing Before people with a disability, representing their interests.
Standing Beside
Standing Behind
Standing Before
INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY
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VALID aims to empower people with disability to:
Have control over the decisions and choices which affect their lives.
SELF ADVOCACY
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VALID aims to empower people with disability and their families to: Inform and influence the policies and practices of disability service agencies, governments and other authorities.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY
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Systemic Advocacy
Family Advocacy
Self Advocacy
Individual Advocacy
Self Direction
Supporting Networks, Committees &
MeetingsEnsuring
Representation Facilitating
ConsultationSupporting Service
ReformAdvising and training
staff
Keys to SuccessSelf
AdvocatesMy Rights
Having a Say in
My PlanSelf Advocacy
Leadership Training (SALT)
Let’s Do It Workshops
Self Advocacy Melbourne
ISP WorkshopsPeer Support
GroupsISP Advocacy
FamiliesAdvocacy TrainingPerson-Centred Thinking /Planning
Community Connecting and Asset Mapping
Circles of Support
PersonalPower
SocialPower
Advocacy Support
Empowerment
Access & Engagement
Wellbeing
Participation
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VALID has developed a range of resources and programs to empower people with disabilities, their familiesand supporters.
•KSP ‘Families as Planning Partners’•KSP ‘Having a Say in Your Plan’•Melbourne Self Advocacy•ISP Peer to Peer Support Groups
VALID RESOURCES
Knowledge = Power
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Keys to Success
Families as Planning Partners
Christine Scott
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Aims of the Families Course
• For Families and Supporters to think about what their ‘role’ is
• Refresh or learn new skills• Build a network of support• Learn about new things in the system • - Planning• - Individualised support
- The NDIS
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Course Outline
• Session 1. What is families role?
• Session 2. Effective Communication
• Session 3. What is a Plan & Why have one?
• Session 4. Moving from a plan to funding
• Session 5. Promoting Empowerment
• Session 6. Pulling it Together
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What, where & when?
• Usually six sessions over 6 weeks
• 3 - 4 hours for a session
• Usually from 9.30am –2pm
• Venues – in local areas
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Other things????
• No cost to participants
• Will partner with local organisations to deliver courses
• Develop a summary ‘plan’ (one page profile) during course
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Contacts
• ph: 03 9416 4003 (metro / services)
• Freecall 1800 655 570 (rural Vic). families)
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Family Advocacy
Self Advocacy
Individual Advocacy
Self Direction
Supporting Networks, Committees &
MeetingsEnsuring
Representation Facilitating
ConsultationSupporting Service
ReformAdvising and training
staff
Keys to SuccessSelf
AdvocatesMy Rights
Having a Say in
My PlanSelf Advocacy
Leadership Training (SALT)
Let’s Do It Workshops
Self Advocacy Melbourne
ISP WorkshopsPeer Support
GroupsISP Advocacy
FamiliesAdvocacy TrainingPerson-Centred Thinking /Planning
Community Connecting and Asset Mapping
Circles of Support
PersonalPower
SocialPower
Advocacy Support
Empowerment
Access & Engagement
Wellbeing
Participation
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My Life KeysSelf Advocacy Workbook
Keys to Success
Jon Slingsby &Heather Forsyth
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The My Life Keys Training Program is for people with a disability who are seeking a better understanding of their Plan and how they can be active in the planning process.
My Life Keys
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• Human Rights
• The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
• NDIS Rights
• Service User Rights
My Life KeysKey 1 - My Rights
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Topics Include:
•What is Self Advocacy
•Making Choices and Decisions
•Speaking Up in the Right Way
•The 6 powers of Strong Self Advocacy
My Life KeysKey 2 - Self Advocacy
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Thinking about Self-Advocacy?
Choices
Rights & Responsibilities
Having a Say Being Confident
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My Life KeysKey 3 - PlanningTopics include:
•What is Planning?
•Getting ready for Planning
•Planning with the NDIA
•How do I get the right Plan?
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My Life Keys My Planning BookTopics Include:
• Speaking up in your plan
• Making choices about your Plan
• Running your planning meeting
• Taking control of your future
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My Life KeysSALT Leadership TrainingTopics include:
•What is Leadership
•Meeting skills
•Speaking in public
•Speaking up for others
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What, where & when?
• Usually six to eight weekly sessions
• 1½ - 2 hours for each session
• Venues - training sessions held at services
• Workbooks provided by VALID
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Contacts
• ph: 03 9416 4003 (metro / services)
• Freecall 1800 655 570 (rural Vic). families)
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Family Advocacy
Self Advocacy
Individual Advocacy
Self Direction
Supporting Networks, Committees &
MeetingsEnsuring
Representation Facilitating
ConsultationSupporting Service
ReformAdvising and training
staff
Keys to SuccessSelf
AdvocatesMy Rights
Having a Say in
My PlanSelf Advocacy
Leadership Training (SALT)
Let’s Do It Workshops
Self Advocacy Melbourne
ISP WorkshopsPeer Support
GroupsISP Advocacy
FamiliesAdvocacy TrainingPerson-Centred Thinking /Planning
Community Connecting and Asset Mapping
Circles of Support
PersonalPower
SocialPower
Advocacy Support
Empowerment
Access & Engagement
Wellbeing
Participation
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Melbourne Self Advocacy
Rick Ruiu &Zoe Broadway
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What is Melbourne Self Advocacy?
• For adults with intellectual disability who use Victorian Funded services.
• Promoting Empowerment and Self Advocacy initiatives.
• Funded by the Victorian State government.
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Staff Training Principles & Values of Self Advocacy Train the Trainer Advocacy Information
Self Advocate Skill Building Becoming a Self Advocate Training Course Building Strong Self Advocacy Training Course KSP Having a Say in your Plan Training Course Dreams & Aspirations Workshops
Melbourne Self Advocacy Initiatives
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Melbourne Self Advocacy Initiatives
Quality Initiatives Group home Audits Quality Surveys VALID-8 Self Assessment tool
Resource Development VALID Posters Tailored Posters Easy English Pictorial Conversion Policy Frameworks
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Supporting Service User Representative Groups
Presentation & Meeting Skills
Building Self-Confidence
Networking
Information sharing
Involvement in Quality processes
Greater Say in Direction of Service
Melbourne Self Advocacy Initiatives
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Melbourne Self Advocacy
Rick Ruiuemail: [email protected]
Zoe Broadwayemail: [email protected]
VALID office : 03 9416 4003www.valid.org.au
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Supporting people with disability to:
• Learn self-advocacy skills
• Be involved in decisions
• Advocate to government
• Develop leadership skills
• Live independent lives
HAVING A SAY CONFERENCE
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Questions?
Thank You!