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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
  • Digital Access,
  • Physical Spaces,
  • Inclusive Services,
  • Representation and Consultation,
  • Employment, and
  • Attitudes and Behaviours.
 
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!)


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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?
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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 ACON

ACON 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 Inclusion

NSW 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:
  • Family Planning NSW
  • People with Disability Australia
  • Twenty10
​There are a few groups I know of, some of them you can find on facebook, such as
  • LGBTIQ +NDIS Discussion
  • People living wiht HIV and the NDIS
  • RainBow Bridge Social Club
Let me now if you know of any others and I will add them here.


I acknowledge that my work is conducted on the land of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, traditions, Cultures and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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PO BOX 882, Marrickville NSW 1475
Phone: (+61) 0468 312 515
Email: info@futuresupfront.com.au
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