Family Advocacy

🌟 What an inspiring start to our day!

We’ve got a full house for the “Stronger Together: Working to Shape an Inclusive Society” workshop, and the energy in the room is incredible.

Right now we’re listening to Alex Purvis delivering a compelling segment on Family Power: Historical Advocacy Wins; shining a light on how families have driven real, lasting change.

From determined campaigns across the years to the powerful push for all kids to belong together in the same classroom, these stories remind us that when families come together with purpose, they can reshape systems and create a more inclusive world.

Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join Mandy and Jo from Family Advocacy for our FREE NDIS Discussion Series on Wednesday 24 June, where families can ask questions, share experiences, and build confidence to support the best possible life journey for their family member with disability.

No question is silly, and no previous session attendance is needed.

📍Free online discussion series
📝 Submit your questions when registering
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/NDISDiscussionSeriesJune2026

We are officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to everyone who registered for Stronger Together: Working to Shape an Inclusive Society.

We are looking forward to bringing people with disability, families, advocates, allies, changemakers and leaders together to learn, connect and acknowledge 35 years of striving for social change alongside people with disability and their families.

This powerful two-part event will be a day of advocacy, reflection, connection and recognition.

Missed out this time?
Join our waitlist so we can contact you if a place becomes available, and make sure you are first to hear about future Family Advocacy and Resourcing Inclusive Communities events.

Join the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/StrongerTogetherRegistration

Side By Side Advocacy are hosting this event with respected international expert Dr Angela Amado at Parramatta Town Hall on 18 June 2026.

Many people with intellectual disability experience profound isolation. You can be a part of a worldwide movement committed to more inclusive communities!

Please see more details in the post below, and if you have any questions about the event, contact Side by Side directly.

Many people with intellectual disability experience profound isolation. You can be a part of a worldwide movement committed to more inclusive communities.

Side By Side Advocacy is excited to be hosting respected international expert Dr Angela Amado at Parramatta Town Hall on 18 June 2026 as part of her national tour.

This full-day workshop brings together community members, policy makers, service providers, people with lived experience, families and other allies, to explore practical approaches to strengthening communities and relationships. The day offers opportunities for shared learning, reflection, and connection with others committed to inclusive communities.

With only one month left before the workshop, we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Tickets to the workshop in Parramatta are available via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-community-with-angela-amado

The workshop is being held across the country:
· Newcastle: 16 June with Hunter Circles: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-community
· Parramatta: 18 June with Side By Side Advocacy
· Brisbane: 23 June with CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd.: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-06-26
· Canberra: 25 June with Imagine More: https://imaginemore.org.au/events/building-friendships/
· Adelaide: 27 June with Community Living Project Inc.: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-community-a-workshop-with-dr-angela-amado
· Melbourne: 30 June with Belonging Matters Inc.: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-in-everyday-community-life

Image description: A purple graphic titled 'Connecting with Community: Dr Angela Amado national tour". It lists the dates for each stop on the tour and has a QR code for Side By Side Advocacy's event booking page. There is a photo of Angela Amado smiling.

Register now for Stronger Together: Working to Shape an Inclusive Society — our special two-part event on Friday 19 June. Workshop places are almost sold out, with over 90% of seats already filled.

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/StrongerTogetherRegistration

Imagine More's Conference is next week!
Registration for in-person attendance has closed, but there is a livestream option to participate.

🏡 The Imagining Home conference
📍 Hotel Realm Canberra
🗓 Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 May 2026

The focus of this two-day conference will be imagining home by looking well beyond traditional group home models. Instead, we will explore typical and ordinary options for creating a home unique to each individual.

People with disability and their families can attend free of charge.

For more information and to register, visit https://imaginemore.org.au/the-imagining-home-conference/