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A video about making your own decisions

Learn about the support you can get when you need to make a decision.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability
What is it about?
Making choices and saying what you want, Health rights, Supported decision making
Who made it?
Council for Intellectual Disability
When was it made?
It was created
2 years ago
. It was shared here .
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Why do we trust it?

Because it was made with people with intellectual disability.

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A video about making your own decisions. The video has the sound of a man talking, written words and pictures.

is when someone helps you make more of your own decisions.

This video shows how you can be supported when making decisions.

Remember that:

  • You can change your mind.
  • It is ok to make mistakes.
  • People should listen to you.
  • It is your life.
  • You can ask for help if you need it.
Making my own decisions cid.org.au

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made with people with intellectual disability
  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

This resource was made by

Council for Intellectual Disability

A disability rights organisation led by people with intellectual disability.