Resources and Links
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NDIS Flowchart
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What is the NDIA LGBTIQA+ Strategy?
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is the group of people that runs the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIA now has an LGBTIQA+ Strategy.
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NDIS Guide for LGBTQ+ People
QueerAbility: A Toolkit to Access the NDIS. Videos, information anmd guides for accessing the NDIS as a LGBTIQA+ disabled individual
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Yellow Ladybugs
Yellow Ladybugs is a non-government organisation, dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals.
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LGBTIQA+ inclusive language guide
Inclusive language is about welcoming all people to take part in and contribute to our workplaces, schools, communities and services.
LGBTIQA+ inclusive language is a way of acknowledging and respecting the natural diversity of sex, gender and sexuality.
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Sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity
Everyone has the right to explore and celebrate their identity, including autistic people. Here, we explore what these terms mean and how autistic LGBTQIA+ people and their allies can promote safety and positivity while seeking support if they need it.
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BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation
BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation is committed to empowering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+SB community through innovation, inclusion, understanding and advocacy.
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SELF-ADVOCACY FOR THE NDIS (MENTAL HEALTH) Resource booklet
Self-advocacy involves speaking up for yourself and knowing your rights about the things that matter to you. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) have developed a self-advocacy model to assist you to be able to speak up for yourself.
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Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Workbook
The ‘Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Workbook’ is a practical conversation guide and planning tool for use by people with disability to tailor their emergency preparedness to their individual support needs.
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Achieve Collective
Based in Sydney, Australia, Achieve Collective is led by Brendan Chippendale, a neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist, educator, and advocate. As a gay autistic man Brendan brings lived experience to supporting neurodivergent clients and/ or those who identify as LGBTQIA+SB. Achieve Collective also provides professional development for educators and service providers on neurodivergent inclusion and affirming practices
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Autism Step Australia
Founded by Berinda Karp , Autism STEP Australia provides neurodiverse and autism training and education to individuals, carers and organizations. With 35 years in the industry, they have a strong understanding of the issues and difficulties that people with autism face in their careers, transitions and in the wider industry.
Berinda and her team always aim for long-term results that empower independence and inclusivity into the future. Autism STEP also provides tailored training packages for your organisation