WHAT IS DIVERSITY & DISABILITY?

An organisation run by people with a disability from ethnic background to provide self advocacy support and information to everyone interested in disability and ethnicity

Mission

Provide support to people with a disability from ethnic background to speak for themselves and achieve their full potential as citizens of the community

Vision

Enhance freedom, independence, knowledge and opportunities for people with a disability from ethnic background to be valued citizens of the community

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF DIVERSITY & DISABILITY?

•	Self-advocacy skills development for DnD members and promotion of outcomes
•	Connection with ethnic communities to create attitudinal change
•	Provision of consultative opportunities for those who work with or seek to support people with disability from ethnic backgrounds
•	Enhancing participation and representation by people from ethnic backgrounds living in Victoria
•	Engagement with policymakers in the ethnic and disability sectors
•	Consumer representation at local, regional and national forums  

HOW IS DIVERSITY & DISABILITY ADMINISTERED?

DnD is governed by a committee comprising people with a disability from ethnic background, with experience in support and self advocacy.

Dnd staff include a Coordinator, a Policy and Communication officer, an administration worker who have the responsibility to implement decisions made by the steering committee and provide feedback.

WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE

Support people with a disability from ethnic background to be independent, make themselves heard at all level of society and live their life the way they want to. Be respected citizens in society with same rights and responsibilities.

An organisation run by

DnD
DIVERSITY & DISABILITY

“Be the changes you want”

Coordinator
Effie Meehan

Policy and Communication Officer
Christian Astourian

HOW CAN DnD HELP?

People with a disability from ethnic background

Provide information and support to effectively self-advocate

Provide opportunities to share ideas with each other

Provide opportunities to advocate to ethnic sector and government

Government and Community

Provide information and resources to facilitate the inclusion of people with a disability from ethnic background in planning and decision making processes

Share the collective wisdom of people with a disability from ethnic background

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

Fill in the application form that comes with this brochure and choose between:

Full Membership

Available to people with a disability from ethnic background to use our services, with the option of voting and being elected to the committee

Associate Membership

Available to everyone interested in our services

Both memberships are free

CONTACT DETAILS

A network run by adults with a disability from ethnic background living in Victoria