What is the NDIS Independent Expert Review? Join this free online event to find out how you can get free advocacy and legal support if you are invited to take part in the NDIS Independent Expert Review. When: 23 March, 2023 Where: Online
Disability Matters Horsham! Free events for Horsham residents to access information and support to share stories and ideas for change with the Disability Royal Commission. Come along to speak with us and staff from the Royal Commission. When: 18 November, 2022 Where: Horsham, In person
Your Story Matters A free event for LGBTIQA+ people with disability and allies to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission. When: 16 November, 2022 Where: Brisbane, In person
Share your disability story An information session about the free supports available for the Port Lincoln community to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission. When: 09 November, 2022 Where: South Australia, In person
Navigating the NDIS and sharing your disability story Are you a person with disability or a family member, friend, carer, advocate or supporter living in WA’s Mid West region? Come along to an information session near you to find out how you can access free support from two disability legal services in WA. When: 03 November, 2022 Where: Western Australia, In person
Disability and Police Complaints: Your Rights and Remedies People with disability often encounter multiple barriers when interacting with police, either as victims of crime, witnesses or when in custody. Hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Legal Aid NSW’s Human Rights Team, this webinar is designed to help participants identify the issues and the remedies available to address different forms of police misconduct. When: 28 October, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Free information sessions for people with disability, families and service providers in Cunnamulla People with disability often encounter multiple barriers when interacting with police, either as victims of crime, witnesses or when in custody. Hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Legal Aid NSW’s Human Rights Team, this webinar is designed to help participants identify the issues and the remedies available to address different forms of police misconduct. When: 27 October, 2022 Where: Regional Queensland, In person
Free information sessions for people with disability, families and service providers in Charleville Are you a person with disability, a family member or a service provider living in Charleville, Queensland? You can find out about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at information sessions hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support, Lotus Support Services and TASC Legal and Social Justice Services. When: 25 October, 2022 Where: Regional Queensland, In person
CANCELLED: Disability Matters Horsham! An information session about the free supports available for the Horsham community to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission. When: 20 October, 2022 Where: Horsham, In person
National Carers Week: Our stories matter too! On Tuesday 18 October, during National Carers Week, join Your Story Disability Legal Support for a special event celebrating carers and their contributions to disability communities and the Disability Royal Commission. When: 18 October, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet the Disability Royal Commission support services at Brisbane Disability Expo Southeast Queenslanders can find out how they can get free legal, advocacy and counselling support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at the Brisbane Disability Expo. When: 15 October, 2022 Where: Brisbane, In person
Disability Matters Mildura! An information session about the free supports available for the Mildura community to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission. When: 13 October, 2022 Where: Mildura, In person
Disability Royal Commission Drop-in Hour Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in Broken Hill? Come along to the Broken Hill City Library on 5 October to have a cuppa and a yarn about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 05 October, 2022 Where: Broken Hill, In person
Disability Royal Commission information afternoon tea in Sydney’s Inner West Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in Sydney’s Inner West? You’re invited to a free afternoon tea where you can find out about the Disability Royal Commission and the supports available. When: 14 September, 2022 Where: Sydney, In person
Disability Matters Bendigo! An information session about the free supports available for the Bendigo community to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission. When: 09 September, 2022 Where: Bendigo, In person
Free information session for people with disability and supporters on the Sunshine Coast Are you a person with disability or a supporter living on the Sunshine Coast? You can find out about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at this information session hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Lotus Support Services. When: 09 September, 2022 Where: Caloundra, In person
Disability Matters Shepparton! An information session about the free supports available for the Shepparton community to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission. When: 08 September, 2022 Where: Shepparton, In person
Caring for carers: How to manage compassion fatigue Learn how to identify and manage compassion fatigue, and access free support to take part in the Disability Royal Commission at this free event hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Relationships Australia Canberra & Region. When: 30 August, 2022 Where: ACT, In person
Disability Royal Commission information sessions on the Fraser Coast Are you a person with disability or a supporter living on Queensland’s Fraser Coast? Have you experienced or witnessed violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation? When: 13 August, 2022 Where: Fraser Coast, In person
Disability Royal Commission information afternoon tea Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in Newcastle? You’re invited to an afternoon tea to celebrate the disability community. There will be a live performance by Songbird’s Drums Alive, free refreshments and information about the Disability Royal Commission. When: 11 August, 2022 Where: Newcastle, In person
Disability Royal Commission information drop in day Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in Taree? Come along to the Manning Uniting Church community hall on 9 August to have a cuppa and a yarn about the Disability Royal Commission and the free services available to support you, or the person you care about, to safely share your story and ideas for change. When: 09 August, 2022 Where: Taree, In person
Disability Royal Commission information day on the green Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in Port Macquarie? Come along to the Town Green on Monday 8 August to enjoy live music and a barbecue, and find out how you can get free support to share your stories and ideas for change with the Disability Royal Commission. When: 08 August, 2022 Where: Port Macquarie, In person
Your Story to offer support to people experiencing homelessness on the Gold Coast Homeless Connect is a one-day event that brings together people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with local community groups, businesses and government organisations available to provide free services. When: 03 August, 2022 Where: Gold Coast, In person
Disability Royal Commission information teas for the Ezidi community in Armidale Ezidi community members, service providers and supporters in Armidale will have a chance to find out about the Disability Royal Commission at a series of morning and afternoon teas happening in August. When: 01 August, 2022 Where: Armidale, In person
Disability Royal Commission information sessions in central west Queensland Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in central west Queensland? You can find out about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at a series of information sessions hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Lotus Support Services. When: 19 July, 2022 Where: Regional Queensland, In person
Sharing Deafblind stories and ideas for change A special event for West Australians with lived experience of deafblindness, with free information, interpreters and support to share stories and ideas for change with the Disability Royal Commission. When: 06 July, 2022 Where: Perth, In person
Disability Royal Commission information sessions in the Darling Downs and Southwest Queensland Are you a person with disability or a supporter living in the Darling Downs and Southwest Queensland? You can find out about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at a series of information sessions hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Lotus Support Services in July. When: 04 July, 2022 Where: Regional Queensland, In person
Disability Royal Commission information session in Mount Gambier Are you a person with disability or a supporter living on the Limestone Coast? Find out how you can get free support to share your stories and ideas for change with the Disability Royal Commission at this information session hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Disability Rights Advocacy Service Inc. When: 30 June, 2022 Where: Mount Gambier, In person
Your Story to deliver Disability Royal Commission information session at the 11th National Deafblind Conference Hosted by SensesWA, the 11th National Deafblind Conference will support connection and reconnecting people with deafblindness and those who support them across Australia. When: 29 June, 2022 Where: Perth, In person
Disability Royal Commission countdown: Private sessions 101 On 6 June, join Your Story Disability Legal Support, People with Disability Australia and Blue Knot Foundation to find out everything you need to know about private sessions and how to get free support to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission. When: 06 June, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Celebrate young carers and meet the Your Story team at the Victoria Young Carers Festival Your Story Disability Legal Support will be raising awareness about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at this annual event for young carers, special siblings, family and friends. When: 03 June, 2022 Where: Melbourne, In person
Webinar: Navigating the NDIS Hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Legal Aid NSW’s NDIS team, this webinar is designed to help people understand how to navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme. When: 30 May, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Your Story to deliver a free information session for people with disability and supporters in Rockhampton Are you a person with a disability or a supporter living in Rockhampton? You are invited to a free information session about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 28 May, 2022 Where: Rockhampton, In person
Your Story joins regional Victoria roadshow to raise awareness about the Disability Royal Commission People with disability and their supporters living in regional Victoria can learn about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at a series of information sessions in May. When: 26 May, 2022 Where: Victoria, In person
Your Story to deliver a free information session for people with disability and supporters in Townsville Are you a person with a disability or a supporter living in Townsville? You are invited to a free information session about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 20 May, 2022 Where: Townsville, In person
Your Story Disability Legal Support to offer support to people experiencing homelessness in Brisbane Homeless Connect is a one-day event that brings together people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with local community groups and businesses available to provide free services. When: 19 May, 2022 Where: Brisbane, In person
Your Story to deliver a free information session for people with disability and supporters in Cairns Are you a person with a disability or a supporter living in Cairns? You are invited to a free information session about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 18 May, 2022 Where: Cairns, In person
Your Story monthly webinar series: Multiculturalism and disability Insights and practical tips for workers supporting people with disability from multicultural backgrounds. When: 10 May, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Your Story to deliver a free information session for people with disability and supporters in Hughenden Are you a person with a disability or a supporter living in Hughenden? You are invited to a free information session about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 05 May, 2022 Where: Hughenden, In person
Your Story to deliver a free information session for people with disability and supporters in Mt Isa Are you a person with a disability or a supporter living in Mt Isa? You are invited to a free information session about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 03 May, 2022 Where: Mount Isa, In person
Celebrate young carers and meet the Your Story team at the Sydney Young Carers Festival Your Story Disability Legal Support will be raising awareness about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at this annual event for young carers, special siblings, family and friends. When: 29 April, 2022 Where: Sydney, In person
Wanted: Meaningful employment for Autistic people Your Story Disability Legal Support presents a webinar about improving workplaces and sharing ideas for change with the Disability Royal Commission. When: 29 April, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Your Story to deliver a free information session for people with disability and supporters in Bundaberg Are you a person with a disability or a supporter living in Bundaberg? You are invited to a free information session about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to you. When: 28 April, 2022 Where: Bundaberg, In person
Safety, gender and disability: Are we getting it right? Women, girls and LGBITQA+ people with disability experience alarming rates of family, domestic and sexual violence. On Tuesday 5 April, join Your Story Disability Legal Support for an online discussion about safety, gender and disability, and the opportunity to share ideas for change with the Disability Royal Commission. When: 05 April, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet Disability Royal Commission support services at the Melbourne Disability Expo Your Story Disability Legal Support, Relationships Australia Victoria, Leadership Plus and Drummond Street Services will be at the Melbourne Disability Expo to raise awareness about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available. When: 01 April, 2022 Where: Melbourne, In person
Meet Disability Royal Commission support services at the Source Kids Disability Expo in Sydney Your Story Disability Legal Support and Family Advocacy will be at the Source Kids Disability Expo to raise awareness about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available. When: 26 March, 2022 Where: Sydney, In person
Webinar for community workers: Multicultural stories matter On Friday 25 March, join Your Story Disability Legal Support (Your Story) and the National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) for a conversation about multiculturalism, disability and the Disability Royal Commission. When: 25 March, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Your Story monthly webinar series: COVID-19, disability and me Join Your Story Disability Legal Support for an online discussion about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people with disability and their supporters. When: 02 March, 2022 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet Disability Royal Commission support services at the Nepean Disability Expo New South Wales residents can learn more about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at the Nepean Disability Expo in December. When: 10 December, 2021 Where: Penrith, In person
Hearing queer voices at the Disability Royal Commission Join us for an insightful conversation about the Disability Royal Commission and creating positive change for LGBTIQA+ communities. When: 09 December, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet the Far North Queensland team at the Douglas Shire Services Expo Do you live in Far North Queensland? Come along to the Douglas Shire Services Expo to meet your local Your Story lawyer and learn about the Disability Royal Commission and free supports available. When: 08 December, 2021 Where: Mossman, In person
Fearless and fabulous: Celebrating the disability community What do a comedian, a carer and an advocate have in common? Join us for this free online event to find out. When: 03 December, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet Disability Royal Commission support services at the Sydney Disability Expo Sydneysiders can meet learn more about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at the Sydney Disability Expo in December. When: 03 December, 2021 Where: Sydney, In person
You can do that: Providing services to people with disability Hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support and Legal Aid Western Australia, this event will feature an afternoon tea followed by a panel discussion with four people with expertise in providing disability services. When: 02 December, 2021 Where: Perth, In person
Get on the record with Eva Sifis and Disability Royal Commission support services Join us to discover Eva Sifis’ story of living with an acquired brain injury and how you can get free support to share yours with the Disability Royal Commission. When: 18 November, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet Your Story’s Tasmania team at The Disability Expo in Hobart Hobart residents can meet Your Story’s Tasmania team and learn more the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at The Disability Expo in November. When: 17 November, 2021 Where: Hobart, In person
Meet Disability Royal Commission support services at the Source Kids Disability Expo Brisbane Brisbane residents can find out how they can get free support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at the Source Kids Disability Expo in November. When: 13 November, 2021 Where: Brisbane, In person
Your Story joins multicultural seniors celebration in Perth Your Story Disability Legal Support will be at the Multicultural Seniors’ Festival to raise awareness about the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available to people with disability and their supporters. When: 09 November, 2021 Where: Perth, In person
Meet Your Story’s Tasmania team at The Disability Expo in Burnie Burnie residents can meet Your Story’s Tasmania team and learn more the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at The Disability Expo in November. When: 09 November, 2021 Where: Burnie, In person
Disability Royal Commission information workshop for LGBTI communities in Brisbane Are you a member of the LGBTI community living with disability? Find out how you can get free support to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission at this free event in Brisbane. When: 05 November, 2021 Where: Brisbane, In person
It’s safer to share your story: Webinar for people with disability and their supporters It’s safer to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission. Find out more at this free webinar with Your Story Disability Legal Support. When: 04 November, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet Your Story’s Tasmania team at the 2021 TasCOSS Conference Hosted by Tasmanian Council of Social Service, the two-day conference will bring together Tasmania’s community services industry. When: 02 November, 2021 Where: Bellerive, In person
Disability discrimination in education: webinar for advocates, community and support workers People with disability often face multiple barriers to participating equally in educational settings such as school, TAFE or university. Hosted by Your Story Disability Legal support and Legal Aid NSW’s Human Rights Group, this webinar is designed to help participants recognise common types of unlawful discrimination and offer some tips on what to do about it. When: 26 October, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online
Your Story’s Tasmania lawyer to visit Flinders Island Flinders Island residents can find out more about the Disability Royal Commission when Your Story Disability Legal Support visits the island in October. When: 25 October, 2021 Where: Flinders Island, In person
Your Story to exhibit at health and wellbeing expo on Tasmania’s north coast People living on Tasmania’s north coast can learn more about the Disability Royal Commission at an upcoming health and wellbeing expo. When: 15 October, 2021 Where: Ulverstone, In person
Your Story to exhibit at Regional Disability Expo Fraser Coast Fraser Coast residents can find out how they can access free legal support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at an upcoming disability expo. When: 15 October, 2021 Where: Pilbara region, In person
Disability Royal Commission support services to mark Mental Health Week in WA Your Story Disability Legal Support will mark Mental Health Week with a stall at an event for service providers and community leaders in WA. When: 15 October, 2021 Where: Perth, In person
Disability Royal Commission support services to exhibit at Adelaide expo Adelaide residents can find out how they can get free counselling, advocacy and legal support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at the Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo in October. When: 14 October, 2021 Where: Adelaide, In person
Meet the Your Story team at the Kids and Youth Disability Expo in Adelaide Adelaide families can find out how they can get free legal support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at the Kids and Youth Disability Expo in October. When: 09 October, 2021 Where: Adelaide, In person
Your Story to exhibit at Regional Disability Expo Toowoomba Toowoomba residents can learn more about the Disability Royal Commission and free supports available when the city hosts a disability expo in October. When: 08 October, 2021 Where: Toowoomba, In person
Your Story to deliver free online training for community workers in South Australia South Australian community workers can learn about the Disability Royal Commission and free supports available at a online training session with Your Story Disability Legal Support. When: 07 October, 2021 Where: Adelaide, Online
Your Story to take part in virtual conference exploring the secret life of carers Carers and other professionals can meet Your Story’s NSW team and find out more about the Disability Royal Commission and free supports available at a virtual conference in October. When: 07 October, 2021 Where: Sydney, Online
Your Story to deliver free online training for community workers in the ACT ACT community workers can learn about the Disability Royal Commission and free supports available at an upcoming online training session with Your Story Disability Legal Support. When: 06 October, 2021 Where: ACT, Online
Your Story and partners to exhibit at the 2021 Care Expo Brisbane Brisbane residents can find out how they can get free counselling, advocacy and legal support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at the 2021 Care Expo in September. When: 18 September, 2021 Where: Brisbane, In person
Meet Your Story’s Tasmania team at the Speak Out Disability Expo in Launceston Launceston residents can meet Your Story’s Tasmania team and learn more the Disability Royal Commission and the free supports available at the Speak Out Disability Expo in September. When: 15 September, 2021 Where: Launceston, In person
Confidentiality amendments: webinar for advocates and professionals Join this webinar hosted by Your Story Disability Legal Support to find out more about the confidentiality amendments, how they apply and what they mean for clients. When: 14 September, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online
Meet Royal Commission support services at the Source Kids Disability Expo Perth Perth residents can find out how they can get free counselling, advocacy and legal support to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission at the 2021 Care Expo in September. When: 11 September, 2021 Where: Perth, In person
Disability online forum for Greater Sydney residents Are you looking for services for multicultural communities in Greater Sydney? Come along and ask questions to the panel! When: 09 September, 2021 Where: Sydney, Online
Your Story to celebrate Women’s Health Week in WA Your Story will join West Australians in celebrating women’s health with an information stall at a community event to mark Women’s Health Week. When: 08 September, 2021 Where: Perth, In person
Your Story is headed to the Pilbara Pilbara residents can find out more about the Disability Royal Commission and free supports available when Your Story visits the region in September. When: 06 September, 2021 Where: Pilbara region, In person
Your Story Disability Legal Support to celebrate Territorians’ resilience, strength and unity at seniors expo Your Story Disability Legal Support will exhibit at the COTA NT’s Seniors Expo, which will this year showcase the territory’s multicultural diversity and intergenerational activities. When: 04 September, 2021 Where: Darwin, In person
Your Story Disability Legal Support exhibiting at Darwin’s All Abilities Expo in September Darwin residents can meet local staff and learn more about Your Story Disability Legal Support and the Disability Royal Commission at the All Abilities Expo in September. When: 02 September, 2021 Where: Darwin, In person
Your Story Disability Legal Support to present at online workshop for carers and parents of people with disability Find out how Your Story Disability Legal Support can support you and your child or client at this online workshop being hosted as part of Relationships Australia New South Wales’s online group program, 24/7 Love. When: 13 August, 2021 Where: National (all locations), Online