South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc

05/06/2026

Mount Gambier Workshop
✈SACID is coming to Mount Gambier.
🆓We are holding a free workshop on 24th June!!
🙂Learn how to speak up, meet new people and have fun!!
🤗We cant wait to see you there!!
🎟Register for the event here: https://events.humanitix.com/i-can-work-free-workshop-mount-gambier
ℹ See more information and download the workshop flyer here - https://sacid.org.au/sacid-visiting-mt-gambier/

04/06/2026

Well done to Down Syndrome Australia for sharing the message that healthcare must be better for people with Intellectual Disability!
We have seen the wonderful work that the DSA Health Ambassadors do in our community and thank them for continuing to be a strong voice.
At SACID, through the Health Action Now! Campaign, we continue to advocate for the need for
- Better training for health professionals
- Specialised medical services
- More accessible communication in health settings
https://sacid.org.au/health-action-now/

The healthcare system can be complex and challenging for anyone. ...

02/06/2026

Last Friday, some SACID team members went to the Young Achiever Awards.

🌟 Thomas, Isaiah, Ruby and Sam attended the event. Amanda was also nominated for a Young Achiever Award.

👔 Everyone looked very smart and dressed up for the special occasion.

👏 Congratulations on your nominations!

29/05/2026

You may have seen news about changes to the NDIS.

Some people are worried about the proposed changes.

The Australian Government has introduced a new NDIS Bill.

The Bill has not become law yet.

People can still share their thoughts and concerns.

If you want to have your say, you can:

📝 Make a submission to the Government

📞 Contact your local Member of Parliament (MP)

⏰ Submissions close on 1 June 2026.

It is okay if you feel worried, confused, or upset.

There is a lot of information online and in the media right now.

Please take care of yourself.

💙 Take breaks from social media if you need to.

💙 Talk to people you trust.

💙 Ask for support if you are feeling overwhelmed.

Your voice matters.

We will continue to share information and updates as we learn more.

We encourage people with disability, families, and supporters to learn about the proposed changes and have their say if they would like to.

Inclusion Australia has made Easy Read information to help people understand how to make a submission to the Government on the changes to the NDIS.

Your voice matters and submissions are an important way to share your experiences and concerns with government.

Find the Easy Read information here: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/how-to-make-a-submission-about-the-ndis-bill-easy-read/

You must send in your submission by Monday 1 June 2026.

27/05/2026

What a fantastic day at the Positive Futures Expo with the City of Playford! 🎉

We were so excited to win Best Stall by the people who visited🏆💙

A huge thank you to our amazing team members Steph, Felicity, Isaiah, Sarah, Jill and Laynie for
- running the stall.
- sharing about SACID services and resources.
- having so many great conversations throughout the day!

We loved connecting with the community and getting to hang out with baby chicks 🐥🥹

Thank you to everyone who came by to say hello!

26/05/2026

👨‍💻Peers Online is on today!
🕛11am – 12 noon.
It is free to join.
👋Hop online today with SACID Peers Online!
ℹContact SACID to get the Microsoft Teams link to join!
📧[email protected] or 📞08 8352 4416.
😃Peers Online is a fun get together for adults with intellectual disability.
💬Discussion topic, 🙋quiz questions and 🎵body stretches to music!

26/05/2026

⚠️ Trigger warning - this post talks about sexual abuse. ⚠️

SACID is a Redress Support Service.

🫴 SACID provides free and confidential support to people with intellectual disability to apply to the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme).
The Scheme is a way to support people who experienced child sexual abuse:
🏫 By an institution.
🏫 While an institution was supposed to be looking after them.

SACID can help you to:
💡 Understand more about the Scheme.
📝 Put in an application to the Scheme.
🤝 Access supports and services to build your resilience.

For more information about how SACID can help you can contact us on:
phone: 8352 4416
email: [email protected]
website: https://sacid.org.au/redresssupportservice/

Or you can find more information at: https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/

25/05/2026

📣 Free training: Calling all Boards, committees, community groups and organisations!
🤝 SACID and Speak Out Advocacy are working together on a project called Respect (Our) Ability.
🤔 What is the project about:
•Helping people with intellectual disabilities take part in decision-making and leadership.
•Increasing inclusive governance practices and governance opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
•Making sure others see value in people with disabilities as leaders in our communities.
🙋We are inviting you to take part in free opportunities that re-think governance and support people with intellectual disabilities to take a seat at the table!
ℹFind out more here: https://sacid.org.au/respect-our-ability/

23/05/2026

👫Peer Action Crew is on Tuesday at Nailsworth Community Hall.
It is free to join.
🕛Tuesday 12.30 – 2.30pm.
🏫31 D’Erlanger Avenue, Collinswood.
😃Meet new people! Get skills and confidence! Have fun!
Peer Action Crew is for adults with intellectual disability.
🅿Free off street parking.
ℹTo find out more about Peer Action Crew
ask SACID 📧[email protected] or 📞08 8352 4416.

22/05/2026

🎉We are so excited to launch our new workshop - My Support!
💬This workshop is about talking to Support Workers about the support that you want.
✅It has been designed by people with intellectual disability for people with intellectual disability to give you the skills and resources to get your support right.
ℹIf you are interested in being put on the waiting list for us to visit your organisation to run this workshop please contact SACID.
📞Call 8352 4416 or 📧email [email protected] to book.

SACID's capacity building workshops for people with intellectual disability are free of charge thanks to Australian Government ILC Program funding.