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Kin Disability Advocacy - empowering and advocating for refugees and immigrants with disability.

25/05/2026

Meet David, one of our individual advocates who has been at Kin for the past six months.

In his day-to-day role, David supports clients through regular check-in calls and visits, assists with NDIS plan reviews and helps individuals navigate processes such as Centrelink or pension applications. He manages a diverse caseload of up to 20 clients at a time, ensuring each person receives the support and guidance that they need.

David describes part of his role within the team as being a "sound board" for both his cases and within the team. For clients, he provides a space to talk things through and gain clarity before making decisions. Internally he supports colleagues by sharing perspectives, discussing cases to work collaboratively, ensuring the best support can be given.

Before joining Kin, David worked in a different sector in a management role. Transitioning into advocacy has given him a fresh perspective on the NDIS space and a deeper understanding of the diverse needs within the community.

We're so happy to have you on the team David! 🧡

21/05/2026

Youle works on the Community of Practice for Disability Support Workers Project where he works closely with stakeholders and local communities across the Kimberley region to better understand their needs. His role involves building strong relationships and facilitating communication through workshops and community engagement.

A key part of his role involves travelling around remote areas of the Kimberley, which allows him to engage directly with communities and deliver support in a way that is accessible and grounded in the local context.

He was drawn to Kin because of its inclusive and multicultural approach to advocacy and its commitment to supporting diverse communities within the disability sector.

Youle, it is a pleasure to have you on the Kin Team 🧡

19/05/2026

We're proud to introduce Milica, one of our individual advocates who has been working at Kin for the past 7 years. Milica plays a vital role in supporting individuals within our communities.

In her day-to-day work, Milica supports people with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. She works closely with clients to advocate for their rights and helps them navigate the systems and services available to them. A key part of her role is empowering individuals to become more independent and informed about the supports and benefits they're entitled to.

She was drawn to work at Kin because of her passion for individuals to be treated in a fair and inclusive way, and her desire to be a part of a team that advocates for meaningful outcomes in people's lives.

We're so grateful to have you on our team Milica 🧡

18/05/2026

Last week some of the Kin team travelled to Broome of officially launch the Kin Ambassador Project in the Kimberley! We held a lunch and learn session where we were able to connect with local stakeholders and help shape our vision for the project in the Kimberley.

We were lucky enough to chat to Sandy Dann on Goolarri Radio and to Donya from the ABC to share more about the project and the impact it has had in Perth.

The team is looking forward to continuing these conversations and connecting with more stakeholders and people with lived experience of disability in the region to include more Kimberley voices into the project.

If you’d like to find out more information about the Kin Ambassador Project email [email protected] to get in touch.

We are proudly delivering this project for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.

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ID 3: Cheryl and Shar standing outside the front door of the Broome office. Old yellow sign behind them which says Kimberley Disability Advocacy (KDA) on a white corrugated steel wall.
ID 4: Sandy Dann and Shar sitting at a radio desk with an audio mixing desk, microphone and microphone arm in front of them.
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15/05/2026

We’re proud to introduce Christine, our Advocacy Services Manager, who has been with Kin for nearly 10 years.

Christine plays a key leadership role across both individual and systemic advocacy. In her day-to-day work, she oversees the Individual Advocates and Systemic Advocacy team, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship. She also works closely with data and reporting, using insights gathered by advocates to inform reporting to funding bodies and support continuous improvement across services.

A big part of Christine’s role is ensuring that staff have the right tools, resources, and support to deliver high-quality advocacy. She strongly values collaboration within the team, believing that shared knowledge and peer support lead to better outcomes for clients. With advocates from diverse backgrounds, including youth work, disability services, and community sectors, she encourages the team to learn from one another, support one another in complex cases, and work together to navigate challenges.

She was drawn to Kin because of the opportunity to contribute to meaningful advocacy work and be part of an organisation committed to supporting individuals and communities in a practical and impactful way.

Thank you Christine! 🧡

13/05/2026

Updates from our quarterly Kin Interagency Meeting, a forum for service providers from the disability and multicultural sectors to share information, network and raise systemic issues.

Our guest speakers Heather and Jacqui from MercyCare Plan raised awareness about the SETS program and its aims to equip humanitarian entrants and migrants with settlement leads.

Nihal from the Multicultural Services Centre shared her experiences with vision impairment and helped deepen our understanding within our community.

Want to get involved as our next speaker or attendee? Email [email protected] to be added to the contact list! 📨

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07/05/2026

The Kin Community of Practice Team recently hosted a Chat & Cheer workshop in Kalgoorlie with guest speaker Gemma Bourne from the Department of Justice.

This session gave our support workers better tools to effectively assist participants who are reintegrating back into the community after time in prison.

A big thank you to Gemma for sharing her knowledge and insights with us. 🧡

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05/05/2026

We had a Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder workshop in Kalgoorlie, led by Leanne Pearman from the Australian Inclusion Group.

Thank you, Leanne, for sharing your knowledge on the early stages of intervention and for helping raise awareness of FASD. 🧠

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ID 3: A woman sits at the front of a room speaking to a group seated at tables. A screen behind her displays a presentation titled “Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.”]

04/05/2026

Our ambassadors do incredible work supporting the community.

As part of our peer support building we have monthly coffee catchups across WA to provide a space to connect, support one another and check in.

Thank you to our amazing ambassadors for the care, time and dedication you bring to our communities and for always bringing a smile to our faces. 🧡

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01/05/2026

Yesterday we attended the National Disability Conference, where disability sector leaders came together to share insights, discuss challenges, and learn from one another.

One session we found particularly valuable was the National Reform Update: Implications, Risks and Decisions for Providers, presented by Michael Perusco and Karen Stace. It was really helpful in offering insights into current reform changes and what they may mean in practice for the sector.

We really value opportunities like this to stay informed and continue strengthening our work alongside people with disability and their families.

[ID 1: Libby, Christine and Marjorie at the National Disability Conference, standing in front of the National Disability Services backdrop.]

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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