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Speak Out Advocacy @Spk0ut

Speak Out is a statewide advocacy service for people with disability and a member organisation for people living with intellectual disability

Joined August 2011
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That’s a wrap #HaS2025 Thanks @VALID_Inc for another fantastic conference.
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Office of Anti-Discrimination Commissioner presenting with Tony about making a complaint about discrimination. “Never back down, always stand up for your rights”.Tony’s complaint helped make change ⁦@inclusionoz⁩ ⁦@VALID_Inc⁩ ⁦@AusHumanRights⁩ ⁦@JoPalmer⁩
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speakoutadvocacy.org/_files/… Spread the word! Register your intererst in doing a presetnation at Speak Out Conference. @DarleneMcLennan @bluntshovels @AusHumanRights @CIDvoice @EveryAustralian @PWDAustralia @Robin4Equality @FPDNAus @inclusionoz @dana_advocacy
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With over 40 years supporting #selfadvocacy, @Spk0ut applauds the commitment to self advocacy & peer support through a $40 mil. investment announced by @billshortenmp. The first ever big investment in self advocacy 👏@dana_advocacy @inclusionoz ministers.dss.gov.au/media-r…

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People like Lorraine know the value of advocacy. #speakup4advocacy it gives people a voice. @dana_advocacy @inclusionoz @AmandaRishworth @JoPalmer @VALID_Inc @CIDvoice @jeremyrockliff @billshortenmp
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#speakup4advocacy because #independentadvocacy is hugely underfunded. 1 in 2 people miss out on #advocacy. @Spk0ut have waitlist of over 40 @dana_advocacy @AmandaRishworth @billshortenmp @JoPalmer @inclusionoz
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#speakup4advocacy because #independentadvocacy is underfunded. 1 in 2 people miss out on #advocacy
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Speak Out member Brian flying the flag for #independent #advocacy at the @NDIS review event in Hobart. Advocacy is & has been vital in helping people navigate the complexity of the NDIS. Fund advocacy adequately @dana_advocacy @inclusionoz
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#SpeakUp4Advocacy Join me in supporting the SPEAK UP! For Independent Advocacy Campaign disabilityadvocacy.good.do/s…
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Congrats Judy Huett on receiving the Sir Robert Martin Award @VALID_Inc #HaS2024 Judy has been to the UN twice, once as the OZ co lead of the civil society delegation. Presented by another amazing self advocate Heather Forsyth @inclusionoz @InclusionIntl @empowerUs @inclusionoz
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“ILC funding is a nonsense because it runs out, it needs to be long term so org’s like @WWDA_AU and @VALID_Inc and others can not only survive but thrive” Let’s hope its the case, so many great ILC projects delivered by rights based org’s are worthy @inclusionoz
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“Remember you’re a customer, services have a responsibility to be honest, fair and transparent in delivering services” @NDISCommission #HaS2024 @VALID_Inc @CIDvoice @dana_advocacy @inclusionoz
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Speak Out Advocacy retweeted
VALID@VALID_Inc
5 Feb 2024
Learn more about the @NdisReview in full, summary and #EasyRead on their website: ndisreview.gov.au @CIDvoice @Spk0ut
Details about where you can find more information about the NDIS Review.

ALT Details about where you can find more information about the NDIS Review.
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William Ward-Boas “employment can be good but needs a lot of improvement” A very powerful presentation evidencing the great work of @VALID_Inc and their commitment to empowering and raising the voices of pwd #HaS2024 @VALID_Inc @inclusionoz
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Sonia & Larry tell it how it is. “I think the law needs to be changed so we can get the same amount as everybody else in the world. To make us equal – equal to everybody,” "It’s against my human rights not to get paid a real wage.” @inclusionoz theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Larry was paid $4.20 an hour in Australia. It’s not enough to live on – but it’s completely legal

People with intellectual disability are getting hourly wages that don’t even cover their bus trips to work. Advocates believe it’s time for a radical overhaul

theguardian.com
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@Spk0ut are so saddened by Mark’s passing. We are so fortunate to have had Mark touch our lives and be such an amazing mentor, colleague and friend.
Inclusion Australia@inclusionoz
12 Dec 2023
We are devasted to learn of the passing of Mark Pattison. We have been speaking to people who worked with Mark during his 20 years as Executive Director of NCID and Inclusion Australia about his incredible legacy for people with an intellectual disability. inclusionaustralia.org.au/va…
Former Executive Director Mark Pattison wearing a shirt and tie.

ALT Former Executive Director Mark Pattison wearing a shirt and tie.

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Speak Out Advocacy retweeted
Inclusion Australia@inclusionoz
30 Aug 2023
The referendum will be on 14 October 2023. This is a chance to #HaveYourSay about a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. Get ready to vote with these Easy Read guides by the Australian Electoral Commission @AusElectoralCom aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publica…
An Easy Read image of a calendar page for the 14 October and people at a voting booth. There is also the hashtag #HaveYourSay and two coloured hearts with the word Yes.

ALT An Easy Read image of a calendar page for the 14 October and people at a voting booth. There is also the hashtag #HaveYourSay and two coloured hearts with the word Yes.

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@Spk0ut is proud of our ex CEO Mary Mallett @dana_advocacy who has been appointed the interim Disability Commission for Tasmania. We look forward to working with you Mary in your new position. Congratulations!
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Delegate to #SpkOutConf22 said “Power is speaking up for yourself” @VALID_Inc @mdi_unimelb @inclusionoz @dana_advocacy @PWDAustralia @
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Inclusive meetings include: -agenda in plenty of time - okay to ask questions - easy read - time to prepare -co chair to help gr8 tips from @inclusionoz Toward Inclusive Practise team @VALID_Inc @PWDAustralia @mdi_unimelb @dana_advocacy @CIDvoice
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