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VALID Self Advocacy Network: Western

VALID supports people with intellectual disability to speak up about their choices, needs and issues. This group is for people with intellectual disability in the Western Metropolitan area of Melbourne.
Where is it?
Maidstone, Melbourne, VIC
How do I join?
In person
Who is running it?
VALID

Who it’s for

The Western Network is open to people with intellectual disability who live in the Western Metropolitan area.

When is it

In 2026, the Western Network will usually meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

Dates: 

  • Feb 3rd
  • Mar 3rd
  • Apr 7th 
  • May 5th 
  • Jun 2nd 
  • Jul 7th 
  • Aug 4th 
  • Sep 1st 
  • Oct 6th 
  • Nov 10th 
  • Dec 1st

Where is it

Maidstone Community Centre. 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone.

About the group

Aims of the Network

  • To speak up about our rights
  • Assist members to develop & use their skills
  • Assist members to learn new things and gain information
  • To meet new people & socialise with participants from other services
  • Provide a Network that Government and Community Organizations & other key bodies can talk to about participant issues

Get in touch

Phone: (03) 9416 4003

Email: anthony@valid.org.au; sara.de@valid.org.au; sandra@valid.org.au 

This group is run by

VALID

VALID is the Victorian peak organisation for adults with intellectual disability. They develop training, information and resources to help empower people with disability and their families since 1989.