19 June: SDS Network Global Meet Up

Join us for the latest in an ongoing series of meet ups focused on embedding and establishing self-directed support. The SDS Network is global, and is open to anyone who has an interest in delivering, commissioning, promoting or drawing on self-directed support.

Date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Time: 8am BST | 9am CEST | 10am EAT | 10am EEST | 3pm AWST (please check your time zone)
Online: Zoom

Our theme for this meeting is: Challenging Government & Upholding Rights in Self-Directed Support, with a focus on inspiring participants to uphold the rights that are key to self-directed support.

We'll be joined by speakers:

• Peter Gregory (Australia) to discuss challenges in Australia. Peter will talk about advocating for self-directing NDIS participants not to be required to engage registered service providers for their support. (20 minutes)

• Chris Watson (UK) with a Judicial Review example on direct payment clawbacks. Chris will talk about how Lancashire County Council had to concede a judicial review claim and the fact that their blanket policy of reclaiming funds was unlawful. (20 minutes)

We'll also have a discussion about how different countries uphold the rights of citizens self-directing their own support. (30 minutes)

Register now — fill in the form below.

We look forward to connecting!