WORKSHOPS
At SACID we think that it is really important that people with intellectual disability and their families have access to information.
OUR WORKSHOPS
When you have information you can make good choices about your life.
One way that SACID helps people to get information is by running free capacity building workshops.
We run free workshops for:
- People with intellectual disability
SACID workshops are co-facilitated by our staff with intellectual disability.
You must be over 18 years to do SACID workshops.
Want us to come to your group to run a workshop?
If you have a group of people interested in our workshops, we can come to you.
Check out our workshop information below and submit an enquiry form.
SACID also runs training and workshops for general members of the community and businesses.
For more information about these workshops, please visit Inclusion Services.
FREE WORKSHOPS FOR PEOPLE
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Strong Mind
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
This workshop helps you to learn skills to look after yourself, build a strong mind, bounce back from hard times and live a happy and healthy life.
Topics in this workshop include:
- Healthy habits.
- Growing positive emotions.
- Mindfulness.
- Gratitude.
- Tips to feel happier in your day.
You will also get a copy of our Strong Mind Easy Read workbook series!
Healthy Habits
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
Healthy Habits is a fun and free workshop that helps you build healthy habits into your life.
We will talk about:
- Moving your body.
- Eating healthy food.
- Getting good sleep.
This workshop is based on the first book of the Strong Mind workbook series.
My Boundaries
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
Learn skills to understand your own boundaries and how to talk about them with people in your life.
We will talk about:
- Types of boundaries.
- How to know your own boundaries.
- Tips to talk about your boundaries.
- Maintaining personal boundaries.
Staff, parents and supporters are encouraged to attend to continue the conversation.
My Relationships
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
This workshop helps you to learn about your body, your rights, and how to have healthy relationships.
We will talk about:
- Public and private places.
- Your body.
- Ok and Not Ok touch.
- Sexuality.
- Building healthy relationships.
- Consent.
Online Safety
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
This workshop helps you to learn skills to look after yourself when using the internet and social media, and when using technology such as phones and computers.
This workshop covers many important topics including:
- Dangers and risk of technology and using the internet.
- Different types of scams and how to avoid them.
- How to be technology safe.
- How to report scams and online abuse.
- Supports and networks to help you.
Road to Success
- 3 x 3 hour workshops
This is a 3-part workshop course about self-advocacy.
The course is the first step of our Inclusive Governance pathway.
This pathway aims to create more leaders with intellectual disability in the community.
Participants get a certificate at the end of the course.
In Road to Success you will learn about:
- Knowing your feelings and thoughts.
- Making your own decisions.
- Knowing your rights.
- Your support system.
- Becoming a leader.
- Believing in yourself.
This workshop series was co-designed by Speak Out Advocacy Tasmania.
Call 8352 4416 or
email admin@sacid.org.au to book.
I Can Lead
- 3 x 2 hour workshops
This 3-part workshop series is based on SACID’s I Can Lead workbooks.
This workshop is a great way to build your leadership skills for use in your life and community.
You will learn more about:
- Your strengths.
- Professional skills.
- Public speaking.
- Formal and informal leadership roles.
This series can be adapted for leadership programs within your organisation. Send an enquiry to find out more.
I Can Work
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
This fun and practical workshop helps you build skills to think about work and find a job.
We will talk about:
- Different types of work.
- Finding work.
- Interviews.
- Your strengths.
- Your rights at work.
This workshop is great for people who want to start or re-enter work.
My Good Life
- 1 x 2 hour workshop
This workshop will help you to think about your goals and ways that you can work towards achieving them.
This workshop includes:
- Looking at your strengths.
- Thinking about a good life.
- Making plans to have a good life.
This is a great workshop for you if you have a NDIS plan review coming up.
Supported Employment Advocacy
- 2 hour workshops
These workshops are for people in supported employment.
You will learn more about:
- Different types of work you can do.
- Your rights at work.
- Support you can access at work.
- Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA).
- School Leaver supports.
These workshops are being co-designed with Inclusion Australia.
Call 8352 4416 or email admin@sacid.org.au to book.
My Support - NEW!
- 2 hour workshop
This workshop is about talking to Support Workers about the support that you want.
It has been designed by people with intellectual disability for people with intellectual disability to give you the skills and resources to get your support right.
This workshop launched in May 2026.
If you are interested in being put on the waiting list to book this workshop for your group please contact SACID.
Call 8352 4416 or email admin@sacid.org.au to book.
Past workshops
In the past we have run workshops on the following topics
- Relationship Wise workshops covering bodies, rights and responsibilities, puberty, boundary setting and protective behaviours, sexuality, healthy relationships and sexual health.
- My Life My Choices workshops covering Supported Decision Making, why decisions are important, rights and ways to get good support to make decisions.
- Staying Safe workshops supported people to understand what different types of abuse look like and how to speak up if you ever feel unsafe.
Due to current funding or capacity we are unable to continue running these workshops however we do have resources on these topics available to share so contact SACID today if interested!
Call 8352 4416 or
email admin@sacid.org.au
Workshops in country SA
Do you live or work in rural South Australia? We are a statewide service and travel to different towns each year.
If you are interested in our workshops please contact us and we can try to schedule travel to your area.
If we can’t make it out to you quickly we will always do our best to send you resources while you wait.
To express your interest in us visiting your town please
call SACID on 8352 4416 or
email admin@sacid.org.au
If you would like to book a workshop or find out more information, please submit a workshop enquiry form below:
FREE WORKSHOPS FOR
FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS
Future Proofing
SACID is not currently funded to deliver Future Proofing workshops for parents, caregivers and family members.
This workshop was co-designed with families and caregivers of people with intellectual disability.
The workshop covers topics such as
- Services that can help you.
- Circles of Support and Microboards.
- Carer wellbeing and advocacy.
- Supported Decision Making.
- Wills and Guardianship.
If you would like access to resources or support about these topics, contact SACID at admin@sacid.org.au.
Additionally, please write to your local MP to advocate for funding to deliver this critical information to families and caregivers.
Relationship Wise
Our Relationship Wise workshop series has now finished but we have resources and information available on the topics of bodies, rights and responsibilities, supporting puberty, boundary setting and protective behaviours, sexuality, healthy relationships and sexual health.
If you would like more information please call SACID on 8352 4416 or email admin@sacid.org.au
These workshops were funded by the SA Government Department of Human Services.
Here is some research that explains how our workshops help people in the community:
Flinders University researchers did a project to understand what impact SACID Workshops and Peer Action Crews had in our community.
This evaluation supported these projects funded by the Department of Social Services Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Grant (ILC).
You can find out more by watching this video or downloading the report below.
Can't find what your looking for?
If you are looking for a different workshop to the ones listed on our website, please contact admin@sacid.org.au to let us know what you are interested in & we’ll see if we might be able to help out!
