Independent Disability Services (IDS) works for change in the areas of social inclusion, disability rights and self-determination.
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined July 2013
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The ABC is seeking stories from people living with a disability. Maybe you wish to share your lived experience, dispel a stereotype or highlight an issue you see affecting your community! You don't need writing experience to have your voice heard: abc.net.au/news/2020-10-07/c…
Happy International Day of Sign Languages! 👋 Today we raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realisation of the human rights of people who are deaf. Read more about the history and importance of this day: un.org/en/observances/sign-l…
We loved our Activities at Home Facebook series so much, we expanded it to include 60 (yep, 60!) fun ways you can stay occupied while restrictions are in place. Try them on your own, with your family, or with your Support Worker! 😀idsa.org.au/latest-news/acti…
Self-Care September is all about findings ways to be kinder to yourself (and others). Tomorrow, try letting go of being busy, and on Sunday, make time to do something you really enjoy 🌞 Download the calendar: actionforhappiness.org/self-… courtesy of @actionhappiness
Today is #RUOKDay, a national day of action and a reminder that every day is the day to ask “are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.
In a year when many of us have faced challenges we’re more likely than ever to hear “No, I’m not OK.”
Learn how to listen, help them find support and better ways to manage the load, and how to check in at ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
#theresmoretosay #RUOKDay #RUOK #RUOKeveryday
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Registrations are now open for the inaugural National Youth Disability Summit.
The online summit is an opportunity for young people with a disability to have important discussions on what matters to them.
Tap to register: bit.ly/3iUgl6h
ALT Graphic with text: National Youth Disability Summit, September 29 to October 3. On the right is an illustration of two people communicating.
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We're very excited to share Healthy Mind wit the ID community - a world-first online mental health program specifically designed for people living with borderline-to-mild #intellectualdisability.
@3DN_UNSW @peter_a_baldwin @KBoydell
abc.net.au/news/2020-08-04/m…
Our latest Client Update is now available! This issue includes information about your health and safety during new COVID-19 restrictions, NDIS pricing updates, and more: idsa.org.au/latest-news/clie…
NAIDOC Week will this year be celebrated from 8-15 Nov. IDS acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge the strength and resilience of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
The NDIA will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions from next week, covering @NDIS updates that came into effect from 1 July. More information and registration for our Victorian community members: ndis.gov.au/events/4922-onli…
Yesterday marked the end of #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈 At IDS, we pride ourselves on ensuring our services are inclusive and accessible for all Victorians living with a #disability, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.
We're at Day 10 of 12 in our #ActivitiesAtHome series! Each day for the remainder of June, we're sharing a new activity to try on your own, with family, or with your Support Worker! Check them out at: facebook.com/IndependentDisa…
Staying at home, while safe and necessary, can be repetitive. From Monday, we will be posting a fun new activity to try over the remaining days of June (think of it like a mid-year 12 Days of Christmas). Follow our Facebook Page, and stay tuned! #SaferAtHome🙌
IDS #DomesticSupport assists you with the day-to-day aspects of life... grocery shopping, household cleaning, meal prep and more!🏠Read about this service and others at our brand new website: idsa.org.au
With restrictions easing, ensure you’re taking the necessary measures to keep yourself and your loved ones safe form COVID-19. The #COVIDSafeApp assists health officials to quickly understand and tackle the spread of the virus. More information: covidsafe.gov.au/
IDS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge the strength and resilience of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether
Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June). IDS will be connecting online for the National Acknowledgement of Country at 12pm today #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020
**National Reconciliation Week 2020**
📋 20 Ways to Get Involved: bit.ly/20WaysToBeInThisToget…
📍 Virtual Acknowledgment of Country: bit.ly/AcknowledgementEvent
❓Acknowledgement FAQs: bit.ly/AcknowledgementofCoun…
🎤 20 Years on: Bridge Walk Panel: bit.ly/NRWPanel
This week is National Volunteers Week! We extend our heart-felt thanks to the IDS Board and our head office volunteers (past and present) for their invaluable contribution to our organisation! #NVW2020 #waveforvolunteers
Today is the start of National Volunteer Week (18 May-24 May). Join us in thanking the millions of volunteers across Australia with a Wave of Appreciation. Upload your wave to social media and share using the hashtags #NVW2020 #waveforvolunteers.
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‘We must act now’: Barriers uncovered for young people with disability ad.org.au/news/we-must-act-n…
We're seeking Disability Support Workers to support our clients living in Melbourne inner suburbs and East/South East areas. We need your skills and expertise to help us be the best we can be! More information: bit.ly/3cOu8si
