Advocacy WA Disability Roadshow Collie
Description
This is more than a workshop. It is a day designed to give people practical tools, stronger confidence, and meaningful connection.
If you are a person with disability, a family member, a supporter, a provider, or someone who believes our communities should be inclusive and accessible, this day is for you.
You will leave with a clearer understanding of your rights, what good support should look like, and how to speak up if something does not feel right. You will gain straightforward information about the Disability Support Pension, practical self advocacy strategies you can use immediately, and a deeper understanding of how services are meant to respect and respond to you.
You will also meet other people in Collie who care about building a stronger, more inclusive community. Through D Connect Local and the Community Mentor Program, you will learn how people with disability and community members are working together to help make the South West the most inclusive and accessible region in Australia, and how you can contribute to that progress.
Morning tea and a light lunch are provided.
The environment is welcoming and accessible.
You are welcome to attend one session or stay for the entire day.
If you want clear information, practical skills, and a community that values your voice, this is a day worth attending.
Because knowing your rights creates change.
And when people come together with purpose, communities grow stronger.
Hybrid attendance available
This workshop is available to attend in person or online.
If you would like to attend virtually, please let us know when you book and we will send you the Microsoft Teams link before the session.
Contact us either at community@advocacywa.org.au or call us on 08 9721 6444
Agenda
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Disability Support Pension Information Session
Presented by Advocate Sue Want to understand how the Disability Support Pension works and what you need to apply? In this practical and supportive session, Sue will guide you through: • Who is eligible for DSP • The medical and non medical rules • How to start your application • What documents and reports you may need • What happens during assessments • What to do if your application is rejected • Where to get support during the process Whether you are thinking about applying, supporting someone else, or simply want clear and accurate information, this session will help you feel more confident and prepared. There will be time for questions and discussion.
- 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Self Advocacy in Action
Presented by Larissa This interactive workshop is for anyone who wants to build confidence in speaking up and advocating for themselves. You will learn practical tools for everyday situations, including: • How to communicate clearly and confidently • How to set boundaries • How to prepare for conversations with services or providers • Simple strategies you can use straight away Through guided activities and real life examples, you will build skills you can use in your daily life. This session is supportive, strengths based, and grounded in lived experience.
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Your Rights, Your Supports, Your Service
Presented by Larissa This workshop focuses on understanding your rights and what good support should actually look like. Together, we will explore: • Your rights as a person with disability and as an NDIS participant • Dignity and respect in service delivery • What quality support looks like in practice • How to speak up if something does not feel right This session is interactive, practical, and accessible, drawing on lived experience and real world examples to help you feel informed and empowered.
- 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
D-Connect Local Meet Up
Learn about D Connect Local, a growing network bringing people with disability together across the South West to connect, share ideas, and build confidence in their own communities. D Connect Local is on a mission to help make the South West the most inclusive and accessible region in Australia. It creates safe, welcoming spaces where people can learn from each other, celebrate wins, talk through challenges, and grow their self advocacy skills. Come along to meet others in Collie, hear what is already happening, and explore how you can be part of building inclusion locally.
- 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Community Mentor Program Information Session
Discover how you can join our growing network of Community Mentors and help others build confidence and independence. Learn what mentoring looks like, the training and support provided, and how peer support strengthens communities. Whether you are interested in volunteering or simply want to learn more, this session will explain how you can get involved.
- 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Community Reflection Circle
We will close the day together with a relaxed reflection circle. This is a space to share what stood out to you, what you are taking away, and what you would like to see next in Collie. You can share, pass, or simply listen. Every voice is valued.
FAQs
- Who is it for?
Everyone!
This event is open to:
People with disability
Families and carers
NDIS participants and providers
Support workers
Community members who care about inclusion
If you believe in fairness, accessibility, and giving everyone a voice this day is for you.
- What will I learn or do on the day?
You’ll take part in hands-on sessions and fun activities where you can:
Learn about your rights under the NDIS
Build confidence to speak up and self-advocate
Discover what good, respectful support looks like
Experience accessibility using our Empathy Suit and Vision Goggles
Connect with others through D-Connect Local
Find out how to become a Peer Mentor or Volunteer
- Is food provided?
Yes!
We provide free morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch for all attendees.
If you have dietary requirements, just let us know when you register so we can make sure you’re catered for.
- Is the event accessible?
Absolutely.
All venues we book are wheelchair accessible, and we provide:
Easy Read materials and plain-language resources
Quiet spaces if you need a break
Support from friendly staff and volunteers throughout the day
We live and breathe accessibility so if you have any questions we want to answer them, please call our team on 08 9721 6444.
- Can I bring my support worker, friend, or family member?
Yes!
Support people, family members, and friends are all welcome to attend.
Everyone learns best together and there’s something for everyone at the Roadshow.
- Do I have to stay all day?
Not at all!
You’re welcome to join us for the whole day or just for the sessions that interest you most.
Simply book a free ticket so we know you’re coming, and then come and go as you need.
We understand that everyone’s social battery is different.
If you need a break, that’s completely okay, you can relax in our chill-out zone between sessions.
Before the event, we’ll send out a short guide with the day’s schedule so you can plan which sessions you’d like to attend.
Come for what feels right, stay as long as you like, and know that your presence is valued either way.
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