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History
STAR was formed in 1970 when parents of people with an intellectual disability recognised that, whilst trying to improve the circumstances of their own sons and daughters, it was essential to change the community attitudes toward intellectual disability. Considerable change has been achieved and momentum maintained through consistent and targeted social action inherent in STAR's work. In later years other organisations have been formed and have joined STAR in strengthening the momentum.
STAR has helped initiate projects aimed at providing support to people in the community in new ways. Interchange, Citizen Advocacy and Parent to Parent support are all examples of programs initially undertaken or auspiced by STAR which now operate in their own right.
One of STAR's founding members Ethel Temby has been a leader in the intellectual disability field for more than 40 years. During that time she almost single-handedly led a revolution in the way we think and act about people with a disability. She talked and acted about the rights of people with a disability to live everyday lives in everyday communities, and about the responsibilities of communities to be more inclusive, when no one else did, these ideas have now become commonplace throughout Victoria and indeed Australia.
In recognition of her commitment to Social Justice and openness to look with an enquiring mind at what is possible and her determination to make things happen the Victorian Government established the Ethel Temby Study Tour Awards. Ethel Temby Study Tour Awards provide opportunities for existing and potential staff to develop skills and knowledge in innovative and practical ways that will enable them to support people with a disability to pursue their chosen lifestyles. For more information
STAR has a proud 36 year history of empowering and resourcing people with an intellectual disability, their families and supporters, to speak up, be heard and make change.
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All people have
The same rights
The same value
The same worth
And
Are entitled to a
decent life in the community
CONTACT:
STAR VICTORIA INC.
2nd floor, Ross House
247 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000
PHONE: 03 9650 2730
FAX: 03 9650 6972
EMAIL: info@starvictoria.org.au
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