1 VALiD Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability

2 VALiD Person-Centred Planning Community Inclusion Self Determination Individualisation SHARED VISION

UNCRPD Individual Freedom Respect & Dignity Inclusion Autonomy Self Determination National Disability Strategy Inclusive & accessible communities Rights protection Economic security Personal and community support Learning and skills Health and wellbeing DHS Standards Empowerment Access & Engagement Wellbeing Participation NDIS Principles Choice Control Presumption of capacity Design Minimum intervention Minimum restrictions Inclusion and flexibility Dignity 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

4 VALiD VALID aims to empower people with disability to: Know & use their rights as human beings, citizens and service users. INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY Dom Moollan

5 VALiD 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

6 VALiD VALID aims to empower people with disability to: Have control over the decisions and choices which affect their lives. SELF ADVOCACY

7 VALiD 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

Systemic Advocacy Family Advocacy Self Advocacy Individual Advocacy Self Direction Supporting Networks, Committees & Meetings Ensuring Representation Facilitating Consultation Supporting Service Reform Advising and training staff Keys to Success Self Advocates My Rights Having a Say in My Plan Self Advocacy Leadership Training (SALT) Let’s Do It Workshops Self Advocacy Melbourne ISP Workshops Peer Support Groups ISP Advocacy Families Advocacy Training Person- Centred Thinking /Planning Community Connecting and Asset Mapping Circles of Support Personal Power Social Power Advocacy Support Empowerment Access & Engagement Wellbeing Participation

9 VALiD VALID has developed a range of resources and programs to empower people with disabilities, their families and 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

10 VALiD Keys to Success Families as Planning Partners Christine Scott

11 VALiD 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

12 VALiD 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

13 VALiD What, where & when? Usually six sessions over 6 weeks hours for a session Usually from 9.30am –2pm Venues – in local areas

14 VALiD Other things???? No cost to participants Will partner with local organisations to deliver courses Develop a summary ‘plan’ (one page profile) during course

15 VALiD Contacts ph: (metro / services) Freecall (rural Vic). families)

16 VALiD Systemic Advocacy Family Advocacy Self Advocacy Individual Advocacy Self Direction Supporting Networks, Committees & Meetings Ensuring Representation Facilitating Consultation Supporting Service Reform Advising and training staff Keys to Success Self Advocates My Rights Having a Say in My Plan Self Advocacy Leadership Training (SALT) Let’s Do It Workshops Self Advocacy Melbourne ISP Workshops Peer Support Groups ISP Advocacy Families Advocacy Training Person- Centred Thinking /Planning Community Connecting and Asset Mapping Circles of Support Personal Power Social Power Advocacy Support Empowerment Access & Engagement Wellbeing Participation

17 VALiD My Life Keys Self Advocacy Workbook Keys to Success Jon Slingsby & Heather Forsyth

18 VALiD 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

19 VALiD Human Rights The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities NDIS Rights Service User Rights My Life Keys Key 1 - My Rights

20 VALiD 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 Keys Key 2 - Self Advocacy

21 VALiD Thinking about Self-Advocacy? Choices Rights & Responsibilities Having a Say Being Confident

22 VALiD My Life Keys Key 3 - Planning Topics include: What is Planning? Getting ready for Planning Planning with the NDIA How do I get the right Plan?

23 VALiD My Life Keys My Planning Book Topics Include: Speaking up in your plan Making choices about your Plan Running your planning meeting Taking control of your future

24 VALiD My Life Keys SALT Leadership Training Topics include: What is Leadership Meeting skills Speaking in public Speaking up for others

25 VALiD 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

26 VALiD Contacts or ph: (metro / services) Freecall (rural Vic). families)

27 VALiD Systemic Advocacy Family Advocacy Self Advocacy Individual Advocacy Self Direction Supporting Networks, Committees & Meetings Ensuring Representation Facilitating Consultation Supporting Service Reform Advising and training staff Keys to Success Self Advocates My Rights Having a Say in My Plan Self Advocacy Leadership Training (SALT) Let’s Do It Workshops Self Advocacy Melbourne ISP Workshops Peer Support Groups ISP Advocacy Families Advocacy Training Person- Centred Thinking /Planning Community Connecting and Asset Mapping Circles of Support Personal Power Social Power Advocacy Support Empowerment Access & Engagement Wellbeing Participation

VALiD Melbourne Self Advocacy Rick Ruiu & Zoe Broadway

29 VALiD 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.

30 VALiD 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

31 VALiD 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

32 VALiD 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

VALiD Melbourne Self Advocacy Rick Ruiu Zoe Broadway VALID office :

34 VALiD 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

35 VALiD Questions? Thank You!