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What we do

Providing comprehensive support services to help people with disability live their best lives.

Advocacy Work

Family Advocacy provides guidance, support, and resources to help families effectively advocate at the local level. An essential component of our approach is our continuous support at every stage of life.

Family Leadership Development

We support family members in developing their advocacy and leadership skills and increasing their understanding of how to bring about positive change in the life of the person they are advocating for

Inclusion Library Resources

The Inclusion Collection is a unique library designed to support and motivate. The resources provide practical and inspiring examples of what is being achieved not only in Australia but throughout the world.

Advocacy in Action

We have resources to help guide you through all stages of life.

Early childhood

Getting off to a good start in life is vitally important for children with developmental disability.

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School years

Inclusive education for all lays the foundation for a good life in the community.

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Work and volunteering

Opportunities to work or volunteer provide a sense of purpose and self-worth.

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Community living

A fulfilling life involves valued roles, growth, learning, work, relationships and support.

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Creating a home

Living situations should be similar to those on offer to the general community.

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Navigating NDIS

Advocate for yourself or a family member and leverage NDIS tools for your best advantage.

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"Our family were so lucky to find Family Advocacy, it was just at the right time before our Son started school. Family Advocacy have always been there guiding our family to build an authentic inclusive life for our son."

Parent

"Thank you to Mandy and Jo and Jackie, and all of you in Family Advocacy for what you do for families like mine. You've helped me so many times. "

Kate, Parent

"Brilliant! One of the best discussions I’ve been a part of. Clear communication and personal insight made it easy to follow. I feel more empowered to know how to move forward with our planning."

Parent

Inclusion Library

A diverse information hub for families and professionals

Article, Written Material

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Integration Imperative: Including Children with Disabilities in the Regular Lives of their Local Neighbourhood Schools

  • Professionals

    • Book, Download

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    The Homes West Experience – Steps to Independent Living for Adults with a Disability

  • Families
  • Parents

    • Article, Written Material

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    The Potential Role Of Advocacy In “Imagining Better”

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Parents

    • Article, Written Material

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    Integration: Coming from the Outside

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Teachers
  • Parents

    • Total number of resources

    1752

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    Upcoming events

    Family Advocacy run workshops, events, conferences, information sessions and webinars specifically designed for families, friends and advocates of people with developmental disability.

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    March 12, 2025

    Webinar

    One of the Kids – Building Inclusion at School workshop

    09:30 am - 02:30 pm
    St Marys Band Club - 411 Great Western Highway, St Marys NSW

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    March 18, 2025

    Webinar

    One of the Kids – Building Inclusion at School workshop

    09:30 am - 02:30 pm
    Club Ashfield, Ashfield

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    March 19, 2025

    Webinar

    NDIS Discussion Series

    12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
    Online via Zoom

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    March 25, 2025

    Webinar

    One of the Kids – Building Inclusion at School workshop

    09:30 am - 02:30 pm
    Ramada Hotel - 2 Martin St , Ballina NSW

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    Latest news

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    January 2 2024

    NDIS Review update

    Whilst there are certainly some positive initiatives to come from the NDIS Review to ensure the NDIS and broader system supports deliver equitable access and participation for people with disability, we have received a number of calls and emails from Family Advocacy members who have expressed their concerns around the need for current unregistered providers… Continue reading NDIS Review update

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    March 14 2024

    Disability Royal Commission Final Report: Inclusive education for students with disabilities must involve a responsible transition and the phasing out of segregation

    Support for Recommendations for mainstream reforms and an inclusive education roadmap. Family Advocacy has actively participated in the work of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (Disability Royal Commission) through submissions, public hearings, and various consultations. We are part of the Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education (ACIE), a coalition comprising national, state,… Continue reading Disability Royal Commission Final Report: Inclusive education for students with disabilities must involve a responsible transition and the phasing out of segregation

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    October 5 2024

    NDIS Review Update

    Whilst there are certainly some positive initiatives to come from the NDIS Review to ensure the NDIS and broader system supports deliver equitable access and participation…

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    October 5 2024

    NDIS Review Update 4

    Whilst there are certainly some positive initiatives to come from the NDIS Review to ensure the NDIS and broader system supports deliver equitable access and participation…

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