Join Us In Creating a Space to Connect, Share, and Grow!
Are you an older person with disability looking to build new connections, grow your confidence, get out in the community, start a new hobby, or explore what matters to you most?
Advocacy for Inclusion is excited to announce the launch of our new Welcoming Community Project – a peer-led initiative designed to support people ageing with disability to strengthen social connections, build self-advocacy skills, and take steps towards self-determined goals in a safe and welcoming space.
Together, participants will meet in small group Learning Circles to share experiences, learn from each other, and explore topics of interest chosen by the group. These might include:
- Becoming a self-advocate
- Navigating community spaces
- Finding inclusive and accessible opportunities
- Accessing health care or employment
- Building confidence in family and service relationships
- Exploring a new hobby or interest
- Becoming a peer supporter or community leader
About the program
Structure: The program will run over six months, with one two hour session per month and one shorter check in session 2 weeks afterwards.
Dates: The first Learning Circles will commence in June/July 2025.
Location: Two programs will run concurrently, delivered both in-person and online (ACT-based).
Eligibility Criteria: Open to anyone who identifies as having a disability, with preference given to older people, people not on the NDIS, and people who are socially isolated.
Cost: This is a free program with all resources included.
If the program fills up, you can choose to go on a waitlist in case of cancellations and/or to confirm your interest in future rounds.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we would love to hear from you! No experience is needed – just an interest in connecting with others and having your voice heard.