ADVOCACY
Advocacy
SACID is the peak body for people with intellectual disability in South Australia.
We speak up about the big issues for people with intellectual disability and their families.
We speak up so that people with intellectual disability are included and can live good lives in the community.
Health Action Now! campaign
It is time to make health services better for people with intellectual disability.
The Health Action Now! campaign highlights the very real need to make health services better for people with intellectual disability.
We call on the political parties in South Australia to commit to strong action and real change in the upcoming election.
Speaking Up in the Bush
This project aims to support people with intellectual disability living in regional communities.
This project teaches self-advocacy skills to people with intellectual disability.
We want people with intellectual disability to have a voice in their local community.
People with intellectual disability are involved in planning and delivering this project.
Do you want to join this project?
Download the flyer below to find information about paid opportunities to be involved.
This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Submissions
We make submissions to consultations that might affect people with intellectual disability.
This includes consultations with
- the Australian Government
- NDIA
- Local councils
- Other organisations
You can see our submissions here.
Foundational Supports: Video submission
SACID made a video submission to the Department of Social Services about why General Foundational Supports are important for people with Intellectual Disability.
We have ideas about how to improve disability services into the future.