RESOURCES
A collection of resources we think you might find helpful for working, living in or just being in the disability and advocacy space.
Inclusion Australia
Inclusion Australia is the national peak body for intellectual disability.
My Lived iD
My Lived iD is a resource and information hub for people with intellectual disability. It is also for their families, carers and healthcare professionals.
Office of the Public Advocate
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is a human rights organisation which promotes the diversity and inclusion of all people, including people with disability.
Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability
VALiD is the Victorian peak advocacy organisation for adults with intellectual disability. Uli is a Systemic Advocate with VALiD. You can become a VALiD member.
VALiD press release calling for urgent reform of State’s gag laws
In February 2024, VALiD put out a press release in support of Uli’s campaign to change the law to remove the automatic application of Clause 37 in all cases in the VCAT Act 1996.
Interview with Uli about self-advocacy and speaking at the Royal Commission
After his appearance at the Royal Commission in November 2023, Uli talked with Inclusion Australia about decision making and guardianship, and shared his advice for other people with a disability who might be thinking about speaking up.
Becoming the Captain of Your team
Recently completing the new TEAM for NDIS Participants Course, with creator Kevin Stone, Uli and his support coordinator Bianca talk about becoming the Captain of Your Team.
Changing the gag laws
Silenced by the state is an ABC News article about the gag laws that prevent more than 46,000 clients under state control from being identified, and the way the gag laws they protect agencies, not individuals. It also looks at the movement to change the laws, which Uli is part of.
Uli’s independent living journey
Uli shares his story of moving from a foster care to a group home to living independently with Mable.
Supported decision making
Everyone has the right to make their own decisions. When someone needs help with decision making, it’s called supported decision making.