Fionn Skiotis

[VALID @VALID_Inc]

The #SelfAdvocacy Forum is a powerful space to empower and unite members w/ an intellectual disability. From brainstorming idea to shaping systemic change, members are supported by dedicated staff and make an impact. Find out more & get involved: https://t.co/XpsZRBgxkq

[VALID @VALID_Inc]

VALID notes The Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for the establishment of a First Nations Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.

[Shaun 🔻 @anarchautist]

In Australia, disabled people can be paid $2.50/hr, even though minimum wage for everyone else is $20.33/hr.

41 orgs, 61 MPs & Councillors, and over 1800 people have signed in opposition to this archaic practice, & you can too: https://t.co/q7SZdFuMaH

#EqualPayEqualRespect

[Senator Jordon Steele-John @SenatorJordon]

Tonight's @abc730 report is a crucial watch.

@anneconnollyabc sheds light on the alarming reality faced by disabled people under Public Guardianship and Trustee arrangements.

#GuardianshipReform #ProtectingRights #auspol

[Senator Jordon Steele-John @SenatorJordon]

I am deeply concerned about the detention of journalists and restrictions on the press that are occurring in Turkiye ahead of the elections in a couple of weeks.

[VALID @VALID_Inc]

Disability activist Stella Young memorialised in hometown of Stawell https://t.co/1rRJoDpi1a

[VALID @VALID_Inc]

100+ orgs & experts sign open letter calling for urgent changes of Australian migration health laws to remove their discriminatory impact on people w/ #Disability & health conditions: https://t.co/2tA5Mbadnm
#auspol @AusLawyersHR @DownSyndromeAu @andrewjgiles @billshortenmp

[Inclusion Australia @inclusionoz]

Happy World Down Syndrome Day from all of us at Inclusion Australia! This year's theme is 'With Us Not For Us' and people around the world have been sharing #RidiculousExcuses people give not to be inclusive. Check out this short film #WDSD2023 https://t.co/SbQXs3VqHz

[Fionn Skiotis @VALID_CEO]

My colleague at VALID, Jordan, will be representing Australia in basketball over in Europe this (northern) summer - please consider supporting her appeal for the necessary funds.
https://t.co/JnniQ1AtOR

[Inclusion Australia @inclusionoz]

It is deeply concerning to see politicians once again using the NDIS as a scapegoat for other policy issues. This is a false equivalence. The NDIS changes lives. The NDIS saves lives. We will continue to #DefendTheNDIS against these political attacks.
https://t.co/saX7j7LIaK

[FPDN Australia @FPDNAus]

And that’s why this partnership with the #NDIA to improve the @NDIS for #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander people is so important. It will invariably lead to improvements for all Australians. Whenever we lift up those struggling the most everyone wins:

https://t.co/vhJAAFgBiS

[VALID @VALID_Inc]

Listening to you - ‘Having a Say’ Conference, Geelong #has2023 #stillhere https://t.co/LsDdecDFLh

[CID @CIDvoice]

Big 👏👏to @GreensNSW on your disability policy

Disability to the centre of government

Easy Read government information

Jobs in the public sector

Inclusive schools and transport

Guardianship reform ++

@AbigailBoydMLC @SenatorJordon

[CID @CIDvoice]

“You can’t be that stupid, just go on the website and read it”

Ella Darling asked transport staff for a bit of help.

But she just copped abuse.

Today’s media conference on disability inclusion.

#EverydayForEveryone

@inclusionoz @bluntshovels @carlyfindlay @dana_advocacy

[CID @CIDvoice]

The disability community calls on @Dom_Perrottet @ChrisMinnsMP to commit to inclusion.

Accessible communications, education, jobs, housing and transport

#EverydayForEveryone

@nmaclarenjones @KateRWashington

@pdcnswEO @PWDAustralia @FamAdvocacyNSW @Graemeinnes @lindah2057

[CID @CIDvoice]

Powerful arguments from @drgeorgethecrip

For people with intellectual disability, we need a huge leap forward in decision support and advocacy so far more can safely self manage and choose supports.

[VALID @VALID_Inc]

We want to thank everyone for attending the Having a Say Conference! We had such a great time catching up with you all. Thank you to all the volunteers, the speakers, the VALID staff and all our VALID friends! We look forward to seeing you all again next year! #has2023 #stillhere

[Fionn Skiotis @VALID_CEO]

@inclusionoz @VALID_Inc @CIDvoice @SACID_Adelaide And we were very glad to have you all there, and launching such important resources at the biggest conference by and for people with intellectual disability in Australia!

[Victorian Disability Worker Commission @VDWCommission]

It's the first day of the Having a Say Conference, and we're so excited for the next two days. Come to our booth to meet the Commission's team, learn about us, and pick up some resources – and merch!

#HaSConference #SaferStrongerSector

[Inclusion Australia @inclusionoz]

Easy Read information is important for many people with an intellectual disability. Our members have skilled #EasyRead teams, with people with disabilities who check to make sure the information makes sense. Find out about their services here 👇
https://t.co/P88exU6Yyr