Our guiding principles

Enrichment by Diversity

Society is enriched by the diversity of its members and their shared humanity

Participation and Contribution

People with disability are members of society and, like anyone else, need
opportunities to participate and contribute to ordinary life

Positive Futures

The future of people with disability and their families lies in the willingness
of all of us to find better ways of supporting ordinary life

Recognition of Vulnerability

People with disability are more vulnerable when they are not supported to
belong to families, neighbourhoods and wider communities

Speaking Out for Others

Advocacy provides a voice for people with disability when they face
ignorance, fear, abuse and rejection of their community membership

Strong Independent Advocacy

Advocacy is strengthened when it is independent and as free as possible from
conflicts of interest

Family Legitimacy

Parents have a natural vested interest and a legitimate role in safeguarding the
lives of family members and can be effective advocates for them and with
them

Joining Together

Parent advocacy is established and strengthened by sharing ideas and
experiences, supporting one another and working towards a common vision
for sons and daughters

Collective Strength

The collective voice of families, joined together in advocacy, influences the
direction of governments, services, and wider community attitudes and
responses

Joining with Allies

Joining with others with a similar vision strengthens the advocacy voice of
people with disability and their families

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