Self Determination – Family Advocacy

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Who We Are
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  Who We Are
  
  Family Advocacy is an independent, impartial advocacy organisation that supports families across New South Wales to promote and defend the rights and interests of people with developmental disability. The organisation is managed and staffed by parents and allies of people with disability, who recognise the issues that people with disability and families face and who can assist in strengthening the advocacy and capacity of families.
- Our People
  - Our Team
  - Management Committee
  Social Role Valorisation
  
  Resourcing Inclusive Communities
- Employment Opportunities
  - Inclusion Collection Volunteer
  Newsletters
  Annual Reports
News
Contact us
FAQs

What We Do
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  What We Do
  
  Family Advocacy is an independent, impartial advocacy organisation that supports families across New South Wales to promote and defend the rights and interests of people with developmental disability. The organisation is managed and staffed by parents and allies of people with disability, who recognise the issues that people with disability and families face and who can assist in strengthening the advocacy and capacity of families.
- Systemic Advocacy
  Building Capacity
- Advocacy & Leadership Development
  - Leadership Training for Families
  Community Stories
Advocacy in Action
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  Advocacy in Action
  
  Advocacy sharpens our ability to recognise what is just or unjust in our communities and to foster necessary social change.
- Early Childhood
  School Years
- Employment for All
  Creating a Home
  - Housing Support
  - Supported Living Stories
  Navigating NDIS
Inclusion Collection
Get Involved
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  Get Involved
  
  Advocacy sharpens our ability to recognise what is just or unjust in our communities and to foster necessary social change.
- Attend Events
  - Family Advocacy Events
  - Resourcing Inclusive Communities Events
  Memberships
  - Become a Member
  - Renew your Membership
- Make a Donation
Events

Download, Written Material

An inclusive education as part of an inclusive life. A parent’s perspective

Download, Video, Written Material

Home: A place of my own where I belong

Person with disability

Download, Video, Written Material

JACKmail More than just a mail service

Download, Video, Written Material

Meaningful leisure: Pursuing interests and exploring possibilities

Person with disability

Written Material

The Changing Paradigm – from control to freedom

Written Material

Circles of Support

Written Material

One Day at a Time

Person with disability

Written Material

The Self-Determination Movement and Service Providers

Article, Written Material, Download

Utilizing Person-Centred Planning to Navigate the Transition from School to Work: Strategies to help “pave the way”

Article, Written Material, Download

Developing a Vision

"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