Latrobe Valley group
Listen to this pageNew Wave Latrobe Valley is a self advocacy group for people with intellectual disability and acquired brain injuries, run by people with intellectual disability and acquired brain injuries.
New Wave Latrobe Valley started in 2009 as a way to give people with disabilities a voice in their lives, to learn and know their rights, make their own choices and learn how to advocate for themselves and others in their community in a fun and accessible way.
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I joined New Wave Advocacy because it helps people with disabilities have the same rights and choices as anyone else in the community.
David Walker
An example of New Wave Latrobe Valley’s advocacy in the community includes:
- Lobbying road crossing on Commercial Road
- Speaking to V-line about accessibility on public transport
- Chatting with local councils and political representatives on issues the disability community face.
When the group meets
The group meets regularly across Latrobe Valley. Our next meetings are:
Tuesday 10 March 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Speak Up Drop In
Moe Library
1-29 George St, Moe
At Speak Up Drop In we invite any adults with intellectual disability or acquired brain injury to drop in and at any time during our meeting to chat to us about self-advocacy.
Zoom option – email Charity for the link.
Wednesday 25 March 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Speak Up Drop In
Traralgon Library
34-38 Kay St, Traralgon
At Speak Up Drop In we invite any adults with intellectual disability or acquired brain injury to drop in and at any time during our meeting to chat to us about self-advocacy.
Zoom option – email Charity for the link.
Group flyers
New Wave Latrobe A4 Flyer Oct 2025
New Wave Latrobe A4 Speak Up Drop In Dates Mar to Jul 2026
Click the links above to download flyers to print and share.
Group contact details
If you want to talk with someone from New Wave Latrobe Valley, or you want to become a member of this group, you can contact Kathryn or Charity.
Peer Worker: Kathryn Bartlett
Phone: 0490 793 375
Email: kathryn@newwavegippsland.org.au
Work days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Project Worker: Charity Sims-Jenkins
Phone: 0493 722 230
Email: charity@newwavegippsland.org.au
Work days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday