Virtual Disability Conference

A big thank you to our presenters, sponsors and attendees for another engaging and thought-provoking Virtual Disability Conference. We are proud to have delivered such a quality program on a range of topics that matter to the disability sector. If you missed out and are interested in what was discussed, there’s still time to register to access the footage and resources from the conference, available for 12 months. Register here https://vdc.arinex.one/ If you have any feedback, we’d love to hear it, you can email nvd-conference@unimelb.edu.au

It’s the 2024 National Virtual Disability Conference and DANA is excited to be involved. Alana Starr, our Priorities Project Lead, will join the Foundational Supports panel, while Siobhan Clair from our Policy team will take part in a group presentation on the Future of Advocacy. As an industry partner, we're proud to support this important event. #VirtualDisabilityConference #DisabilityAdvocacy

Commissioner Daniel Stubbs will be speaking at today's Virtual Disability Conference along with Board members Jessica Sullivan, Kelly Schulz and Keith McVilly PhD. Tune in to our symposium at 4.15pm to hear discussions about: - How disability worker registration supports choice & control for people with disability. - Why it is so important for providers/employers to notify the Commission if a worker puts a person with disability at risk of harm. - Many disability workers tell us that worker registration is positive as it helps raise the standard of the sector they are proud to work in.

Are you attending the Virtual Disability Conference conference today? I am! 💫 This year, the focus will be on ‘New Frontiers’. The past few years have marked a period of reflection for the Australian community on the circumstances and places of people with a disability in our community. The Disability Royal Commission has set us all some major challenges, but also opportunities to make the changes required for a truly inclusive and considered community.   💡 “We need a ‘new default’ way of thinking and behaving… we need to emphasise what we hope and expect from each other, from every citizen, and to get the best from every citizen and to give the best opportunities to every citizen” – United Nations Special Rapporteur, Gerard Quinn. (Royal Commission Public Hearing 31, 12 December 2022) 📌 The conference will bring together fresh ideas and new considerations, all grounded in good practice and evidence, to foster a discussion about the future of the workforce, policy, service provision and the human rights of people with disability. I'll be talking about New Frontiers in Positive Behaviour Support this afternoon from 3:35-4pm!

⌛There’s still time to register for the 2024 Virtual Disability Conference ⌛ 📅Wednesday 25 September 🕰10:00-5:30pm Register now https://vdc.arinex.one/ Join us for a robust program with academic experts - including the Disability Royal Commissioner and the Disability Discrimination Commissioner, people with lived experience, advocates and industry representatives to tackle important topics relating to the ‘New Frontiers’ of creating a truly inclusive and considered community.   Join us tomorrow, or if you’re unable to attend, you can still register to access the footage any time that suits over the next 12 months. Thank you to our partners and sponsors Scope Inclusion Business Solutions, Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) Ltd, National Disability Services, National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP), Victorian Disability Worker Commission, Melbourne Disability Institute.

Join us Wednesday to hear more from one of our keynote speakers, Rosemary Kayess – Disability Discrimination Commissioner, discussing the reform agenda and the changes required to achieve the vision of a truly inclusive Australia. 🔗The session is sponsored by the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP). Register now.

Registrations are still open for the Virtual Disability Conference 2024   We’re proud to be sponsoring the keynote presentation, which will be delivered by former Disability Royal Commissioner, Alastair McEwin AM, and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess.   The conference will focus on ‘New Frontiers’ and will cover a range of topics to help encourage conversation and reflection for people with disability and the community around them.   Thank you to hosts the University of Melbourne and Scope. Register now at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTyrafSd

One of my favorite parts of my job at Thrive Rehab is supporting people with intellectual disabilities to meet their sexuality and relationship goals. So… I feel privileged to share that I’ve been invited to join some of the amazing team from Rubix Support to speak in a panel discussion at the 2024 Virtual Disability Conference on the very important work we do in this space! Registration is still open - I hope to see some familiar faces on Wednesday! ✨

This year’s symposium will address experience and learnings from Victoria’s Disability workforce regulator. Sponsored by the Victorian Disability Worker Commission (VDWC), the engaging session will bring together Dan Stubbs, Commissioner from the VDWC and board members Jessica Sullivan (Neurodiversity Consultant and Coach) and Kelly Schulz (Founder and Managing Director at Knowable.Me) to present the benefits, opportunities and lessons learned so far from Australia’s first disability workforce regulator. 🔔Virtual Disability Conference 2024 📅25 September 🕰10:00-5:30pm Register now https://vdc.arinex.one/ Don’t forget, even if you’re unable to attend you can still register to access the footage any time that suits over the next 12 months.

Registrations are still open for the Virtual Disability Conference 2024   We’re proud to be sponsoring the keynote presentation, which will be delivered by former Disability Royal Commissioner, Alastair McEwin AM, and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess.   The conference will focus on ‘New Frontiers’ and will cover a range of topics to help encourage conversation and reflection for people with disability and the community around them.   Thank you to hosts the University of Melbourne and Scope. Register now at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTyrafSd