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ACON is currently developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), wanting to do better for people with disability.
The DIAP can cover areas such as
ACON has engaged me, Barbel , from futures Upfront to talk to people with disability from the LGBTIQ community. As a consultant to ACON I am interested in hearing from loads of people with a variety of views and opinions so I can write them all up and provide them to ACON (confidentially of course!) |
(Image description: Poster in red saying Have your say Help ACON do better by people with disability- Acon is making a Disability Inclusion Action Plan and needs to hear from you! 3 ways to have a say: survey, meeting, phone or chat,BY 20 January Contact Barbel on 04683 12 515 e:barbel.winter@futuresupfron.com.au
There is also the ACON logo and 3 images of a person in a wheelchair at what looks like Mardi Gras, two men kissing and a disability symbol imposed on the rainbow flag.)
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- Have you got something to say?
- Are you passionate about something you want ACON to take on?
- Do you have some ideas how ACON can do better?
There will be a survey, some consultation meetings or you can simply talk with me.
Let me know if you are interested – contact me on 0468 312 515 or email me at barbel.winter@futuresupfront.com.au or you can simply email me from here
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About ACONACON is a New South Wales based health promotion organisation specialising working in HIV Prevention and Support, as well as a range of LGBTI health issues, including Sexual health, Mental health, Alcohol and drugs, Safety and inclusion, Domestic and family violence and ageing.
To find out more, check out their website www.acon.org.au |
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Disability InclusionNSW has a Disability Inclusion Act, which says that all Public Authorities such as government departments and Local Governments need to have a plan to do better at including people with disability into everything they do.
There are four focus areas positive community attitudes and behaviour liveable Communities supporting access to meaningful employment accessible systems and processes. If you want to know more or learn about, click on this link DIAP Resources |
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Networks
There are a few networks for queer people with disability in NSW. Organisations that might support networks and groups include: There are a few groups I know of, some of them you can find on facebook, such as
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