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28/05/2026

On 21 May, our own Gregory Tucker took the stage at the SHIFT 2026 Conference, a gathering of leaders in disability enterprise, peak bodies and government hosted by the Centre for Inclusive Employment, Centre for Social Impact Swinburne and White Box Enterprises.

Greg co presented with Catherine McAlpine from Inclusion Australia on the Supported Employment & Advocacy (SEA) Project. He shared insights about his role on the project and why it matters for people with an intellectual disability to have accessible information about their employment rights and work options.

The conference, held at the Amora Herencia Riverwalk Melbourne, brought together voices committed to building a more inclusive employment future. We’re incredibly proud of Greg’s leadership and advocacy.

28/05/2026

We’re not going back!

We’ve heard your concerns and we want to continue listening and advocating for change.

Come to the Advocacy in Action Conference and join people with disability, families, advocates and community members for important conversations about the proposed NDIS reforms and what they could mean for our community.

People with disability fought hard for inclusion, rights and community participation - and those voices must continue to be heard.

Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026

27/05/2026

Unclear about the changes to the NDIS?

Join the discussion at the Advocacy in Action conference in the opening plenary on Monday 22nd June. Panel presenters include:

💠Sara Gingold, Editor in Chief, Disability Services Consulting
💠Naomi Anderson, Legal Practice Manager, Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service

More info: https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/

27/05/2026

Following last month’s successful launch, VALID Conversations is back on June 23 live from the Advocacy in Action Conference. Featuring members of VALID Voices Raven, Omar, David and Hala will talk about the new speaker and community education initiative led by people with disability, supporting lived experience voices to be heard. To attend the webinar register here: LINK ADDED. Registration is also now open to attend VALID’s Advocacy in Action Conference in person at the Novotel Hotel Function Centre in Preston, register here: https://ow.ly/VhJj50Z4vTJ

ID: White social media tile. VALID Conversations webinar series speech bubble logo along the top. Text says: “Lived Experience in Action: The Launch of VALID Voices. A new speaker and community education initiative led by people with disability, supporting lived experience voices to be heard. Live from VALID’s Advocacy in Action Conference. With special guests: Raven Moore, Omar Muhammad, David West and Hala Baksmaty. Register Now: via Link in Comments. Tuesday June 23. Time 1.30pm-2.30pm. Online via Zoom. Attending Advocacy in Action Conference? You can join this session in person.” A photo of each guest is featured with their name.

27/05/2026

People with disability, families and supporters deserve clear and accessible information about the proposed NDIS changes - and meaningful opportunities to have their say.

We encourage people to look at this Easy Read information from Inclusion Australia about how to make a submission to government.

Your experiences and concerns matter.

Submissions close Monday 1 June 2026.

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.

26/05/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Victorian Disability Awards.

Do you know a person, group or organisation:
• makes everyday activities easier and more accessible for everyone
• stands up for the rights of people with disability
• builds more inclusive workplaces and communities
• promotes and celebrates diversity.

We want to recognise champions of disability rights and inclusion across Victoria.

Find out more or nominate at https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/victorian-disability-awards

26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day - a day to acknowledge and remember the Stolen Generations, and reflect on the ongoing impact of past government policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It is also an important reminder that reconciliation requires truth-telling, listening and action.

As we move into National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May - 3 June), VALID is proud to be All In for reconciliation.

Learn more about National Reconciliation Week, events and resources through Reconciliation Australia:

The theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

25/05/2026

The conversations don’t stop when the sessions end. Join us at the Advocacy in Action Conference networking session for drinks, connections and conversations with people from across the disability advocacy sector.

📅 Monday 22 June
🕟 4:30pm - 5:30pm

More info and registrations: https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/

25/05/2026

📣 The disability sector is at a crossroads.

NDIS reforms.
Support Needs Assessments.
Safeguarding.
Growing uncertainty across the sector.

These changes are already affecting people with disability, families, advocates and services across Australia.

The VALID Advocacy in Action Conference 2026 brings together advocates, self advocates, sector leaders and experts for two days of learning, discussion and action on the issues that matter most.

Join sessions on:
• NDIS reforms and what’s changing
• Support Needs Assessments
• Safeguarding and protecting rights
• SDA renter rights
• Inclusive justice
• Lived experience leadership and advocacy

📅 22-23 June 2026
📍 Novotel Bell City, Preston
🎟️ Register now: https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

22/05/2026

VALID recently spoke about the proposed expansion of mandatory NDIS provider registration on 3CR Radio. The full interview is linked in the comments.

Our position on NDIS provider registration is that a thoughtful, nuanced and co-designed approach with people with intellectual and other disabilities, their family members and advocates is essential. Anything other than this is not acceptable.

Image description: Text says, ‘The NDIS Bill should not pass as-is’. Image is a group of protestors and includes a placard that reads ‘Fight today for a better tomorrow’. VALID’s logo is in the bottom right-hand corner, and the background is VALID’s blue and orange.