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Restrictive Practices - an exploration of the fundamental issues that arise with the use of restrictive practices within human services
Friday 30 June 2017 - Parramatta 

Family Advocacy

An exploration of the fundamental issues that arise with the use of restrictive practices within human services. Find out how different restrictive practices are used, the personal and social costs involved, and guidelines for how to approach the use of restraints.

Presenter: Dr Marc Tumeinski

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Medical Safeguarding: the urgent issue of protecting the lives of vulnerable people within medical settings
9am - 4.30pm Saturday 1 July 2017 - Parramatta 

Family Advocacy

Protecting the lives of vulnerable people in medical settings. This workshop will examine complexities around medical settings and provide strategies for upholding protective measures. Highly relevant for medical staff and professionals seeking to better support people with disability in medical environments. 

Presenter: Jo Massarelli

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17th World Congress: Learn Inspire, Lead

30 May - 1 June 2018 - Birmingham, UK

Inclusion International

The World Congress will bring together people and organisations from all over the world to learn from and inspire each other. Together we will lead the way in making inclusion a reality for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.  

The event brings together self-advocates, families, and professionals to:

• learn and share experiences from around the world about issues and challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities and their families as well as strategies that have been successful in achieving achieve change
• inspire and be inspired by successes and innovations for inclusive practices
• lead the way as a global movement in promoting inclusive communities.

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"Kill Off" - exclusive screening
6.30 pm Friday 2 June 2017 - Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), Wollongong

Flagstaff Group

Produced by Bus Stop Films in collaboration with The Flagstaff Group, Kill Off promotes inclusion in the film industry for people with disabilities. 

Check out the event page to keep up to date with all the information and updates.

Adult Siblings Catch-Up Sydney
10am -12 noon Saturday 3 June 2017  -  Marrickville
Siblings Australia

Do you have a brother or sister with disability?  

All sibling relationships can be complex and ever-changing, but when a brother or sister has a disability it can be even more complicated.  

Siblings Australia is establishing local peer support networks to share support and information, and we welcome all adult siblings no matter what role you play in your brother/sister’s life. As one sib said at the first group, ’I don’t feel so alone anymore’. 

Register via http://siblingsaustralia.org.au/events.php or email kate@siblingsaustralia.org.au

Down Syndrome Research Forum 2017, UK

19 and 20 September 2017 - University of Hertfordshire, UK
Down Syndrome Education International

The Down Syndrome Research Forum is a regular international event where researchers and practitioners meet to discuss current research, recent findings and implications for practice. 

Researchers and postgraduate students from throughout the UK, Europe, and elsewhere are invited to attend. We also encourage contributions from education and healthcare professionals working with people with Down Syndrome. We also welcome parents of children with Down syndrome and others with an interest in the detail of current research.

• Call for abstracts and registration

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DISCOVER
6 June - 15 August 2017 - Art Gallery of NSW and Seven Hills

Front Up

Discover is a FREE, 12 week arts and cultural program led by Western Sydney artists Daniel Kojta and George Tillianakis. You will have the opportunity to explore various art practices, work on your skill set within a professional arts environment, whilst focusing on building self-confidence as an artist.

Creative people aged 17-35, with disability or the experience of mental health concerns who are interested in developing their current skills sets and engaging with professional artists and educators to work towards furthering their education and employment opportunities...

• Registration open now

How to Build a Home
Thursday 1  -  Saturday 3 June 2017 - Balmain
Ever After Theatre

'How to Build a Home' takes you on an immersive adventure into the experiences of 'home' for people with disabilities. This unique and intimately personal performance will shift your preconceptions and open your mind to what is possible.

We're Very Serious- taking artists with disability seriously

6 June 2017 - Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

Vivid Sydney

How do theatre makers, performers, visual artists and dancers with disability get taken seriously as artists? Why is inclusion better? 

Join three recent Winston Churchill Fellows Sarah-Vyne Vassallo (Murmuration), Gabrielle Mordy (studio A) and Alison Richardson (RUCKUS) as they speak about their important findings across Europe, the United States and United Kingdom where they each explored professional inclusive arts practice ... The event will be MC’d by RUCKUS ensemble member, Tropfest Award winning actor and advocate for people with intellectual disabilities Gerard O’Dwyer.

Right Relationships

Wednesday 21 June 2017 - Bomaderry
Thursday 22 June 2017 - Lidcombe
Friday 23 June 2017 - Newcastle
Resourcing Families

• A free workshop for people with disability, family members and their friends 
• How to create a partnership between families and services that really works
• Presented by Margaret and Jeremy Ward

Relationships and Sexuality Workshop

21 June 2017 - Camperdown

Centre for Disability Studies

An information session facilitated by Jemima MacDonald and Laura Hogan that will provide a brief introduction and opportunity to explore relationships and sexuality for people with disabilities.

The course is targeted towards service providers, clinicians, case coordinators and educators, however anyone with an interest in the area is welcome to attend.

News and Commentary on the NDIS (67)

NDIS complaints mount, disability service providers demand urgent improvements

Dan Conifer, ABC News, 4 May 2017
Disability service providers are demanding urgent improvements to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as complaints mount about poor-quality plans ...

• It’s time to act, to get the NDIS on track, National Disability Services, 4 May 2017

Don't play politics with the NDIS

Rachel Browne, Sydney Morning Herald (Editorial), 3 May 2017

The NDIS must be adequately - and sustainably - funded ... The overriding fear is that, despite all the good intentions behind the NDIS, problems with its implementation may result in something akin to a zero-sum game for Australia's most vulnerable people ... There is no doubt the NDIS must be adequately – and sustainably – funded. The cost of failure to deliver is far higher.

First Peoples: Living Our Way - A Conference for Aboriginal People Living with Disability

Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 May 2017 - Wagga Wagga NSW

First Peoples Disability Network

First Peoples Disability Network is hosting a conference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to come and learn how you can engage with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and share your story. 

We will have a variety of guest speakers for you to hear how Aboriginal people with disability can be best supported in their journey for more choice and control with their service supports and life.

Registrations close Friday 19th May 2017.

NDIS reviews practices after lengthy delay in helping critically ill Queensland toddler

Robert Baird, ABC News, 28 April 2017

The National Disability Insurance Agency says it is reviewing its practices after a Queensland toddler with a life-threatening condition has waited more than five months for vital treatment ...


Success with ILC Grant
Down Syndrome Australia, 26 April 2017

Down Syndrome Australia is pleased to announce that we were successful in the recent ILC- ACT Jurisdictional grant round on behalf of the Down Syndrome Australia Federation.

DSA will address the need for ongoing access to resources, peer support and quality information by leading a consortium of State and Territory Down syndrome Organisations to deliver the Information for Life project. This Project will enable us to provide information and linkages to families in the ACT and to develop and deliver national resources. We are very excited about this new opportunity and look forward to working closely with our colleagues in the ACT and across the Down Syndrome federation to deliver this important project and achieve good outcomes for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Concern over speed of NDIS rollout in Indigenous communities, as NSW launches approach

Aimee Volkofsky and Declan Gooch, ABC News, 20 April 2017
A lobby group is calling for a slow down in the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Aboriginal communities, as its rollout looms in remote parts of NSW.

The NDIS will launch in many of the state's regional areas from July 1, and will see people with a disability able to receive funds directly to spend on services they choose.

The First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) said it believed the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which is behind the NDIS, has not done enough to ensure there is enough culturally-appropriate support for applicants ...

NDIA to appeal McGarrigle ruling as test case

NDIS.gov.au, 8 April 2017
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has carefully considered the Federal Court decision handed down on 28 March 2017 in relation to the case of Mr Liam McGarrigle.

Because this is effectively a test case with implications for the long-term financial sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the NDIA has decided to appeal the Federal Court decision to the Full Court and has lodged an appeal today.

While the NDIS was set up to be able to contribute to some of a participant’s transport costs, the NDIS Act specifically requires the NDIA to fund reasonable and necessary supports that “take into account what is reasonable to expect families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide” ...

NDIS hiccups are expected, as with any large-scale social reform

Helen Dickinson, The Conversation, 18 April 2017

... one of the problems with judging success and failure is that they often look the same part way through. We shouldn’t be surprised that such a huge reform process is encountering challenges in the implementation process and these issues don’t mean that the NDIS is failing overall ...

Down Syndrome Australia supports equal NDIS access for WA
17 April 2017
Down Syndrome Australia has written to the WA Minister for Disability Services advocating on behalf of Western Australians with Down syndrome to have equal access to the national disability scheme. Read the full text of DSA's letter here.

Warning: watch out for dodgy operators in NDIS
Clare Kermond, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 April 2017
Disability workers, unions and advocacy groups are raising the alarm over the likelihood that less experienced, less qualified staff, and even dodgy operators could pour into the sector under the National Disability Insurance Scheme ...

Disability Loop eNews Issue #34, 4 May 2017

Carers NSW
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• Dates and locations for Carers and the NDIS 2 day workshops across NSW

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• Previous posts about the NDIS

• Page of links to online sources of information about the NDIS

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PossABLE Expo Albury

12 – 13 May 2017 - Albury Entertainment Centre

IDEAS

The NDIS launches in the Murrumbidgee and Riverina Regions from July 2017 and the Ovens Murray Region from October 2017. 

PossABLE is an Expo that provides the opportunity for people with a disability, their families and carers to see, hear and try the best options to assist their life choices.
These Expos bring together people and organisations from everywhere to help people with disability live a full and independent life of their own choosing. 

Who is IDEAS? Visit their website here.

Sexuality and Relationships Forum

Saturday 27 May 2017 - Corrimal (Wollongong)

Family Planning NSW

Forum for parents and carers of people with intellectual disability. 

Family Planning NSW provides parents and carers with much needed information and resources about sexuality and relationships. Our forums help parents and carers to gain a clearer understanding of their child's sexuality and how to support their personal development in a positive way.

More information about program content 

• Flyer - please note there are two pages, the second outlining options for workshops within the forum 

• Information about Family Planning NSW training events for support professionals

Carers and the NDIS 2 day workshops
Carers NSW

Dates and location across NSW are now available here.

Is there such a thing as a good group home?

9:30 am – 3:00 pm Friday 9 June 2017

New Law School Annex, University of Sydney

Centre for Disability Studies and Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) NSW

What does the research tell us? What action do we need to take to improve the quality?
What are the alternatives?

Who should attend? 

Those in a leadership role of accommodation support services including CEOs and senior managers; Families of people with intellectual disability; Service coordinators/case workers; Funders; Professional staff who support individuals living in group homes

Presented by Professor Christine Bigby (La Trobe University, Living with Disability Research Centre)

Screenability Program at the Sydney Film Festival
7 - 18 June 2017 - Sydney

The focus of Screenability is to grow participation via internships with a wide range of industry professionals, showcasing productions by filmmakers with disability in a festival context, and providing best practice in building diversity in the screen industries. 

The programming of titles for Screenability has been a stimulating process, and has uncovered creatives with talent and dedication eager to own the disability narrative. There are many films about disability, but today’s projects made by those with lived experience of disability offer the most startling, provocative and authentic cinema.

Ripple Effect 2017 + 2018

August 2017 - September 2018 - Cootamundra NSW
Murmuration Integrated Theatre

Murmuration is working in collaboration with The Arts Centre Cootamundra to facilitate a series of inclusive creative workshops throughout 2017 and 2018. 

Across three art forms participants will take part in a creative development process culminating in a presentation and showcase. Participants will be taught by and exchange with professional artists with and without disability. 

The workshops are designed to inspire and engage a diverse range of people’s interests, needs and abilities.

NDIS information event, Burwood (Sydney)

NDIS: Community Information Session 

10.00am - 12.00pm or 6.00pm - 8.00pm 27 April 2017 -  Burwood NSW

• designed to help people with disability, as well as their families and carers, get ready for the National Disability Insurance Scheme that will commence in your area on 1 July 2017
• what is the NDIS and how does it work?
• am I eligible for the NDIS?
• what will happen if I am made eligible?
• what kind of support can I access through the NDIS?
• RSVP by 24 April

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Families Getting NDIS Ready Wednesday 24 May 2017 - Bomaderry Thursday 25 May 2017 - Wollongong Friday 26 May 2017 - Miranda Resourcing Families A free workshop for families to kick-start their NDIS preparation and make the most of the NDIS for their family member with disability - presented by Jan Kruger and Jack Kruger. Hear from a parent and a participant about their NDIS journey Find out how and why they self manage NDIS supports Ask your questions of an NDIS representative Explore strategies for creative planning Learn tools for advocacy in a changing support environment Understanding Person Centredness 25 May 2017 - Camperdown (Sydney) Centre for Disability Studies Participants will attain knowledge in the background and philosophy of Person Centredness and develop skills to apply it in their daily professional practice.  Audience - anyone interested in learning about the fundamentals of Person centredness. This is a good introduction into the CDS suite of Person Centredness workshops.  Facilitator - Ray Murray Carers and the NDIS workshops May – August 2017 - Ashfield, Botany, La Perouse, Marrickville, Nowra, Port Macquarie, Ryde, Shellharbour, Strathfield, Sutherland, Ulladulla, Waverly Carers NSW Do you care for someone with an NDIS package?  Carers NSW is running a series of Carers and the NDIS workshops designed to help carers get the best outcome from the NDIS for the person they care for and for themselves. To find out more, contact the Education and Training team on 02 9280 4744 or education@carersnsw.org.au

Regional workshops for families, on inclusive education

One of the Kids

4 April 2017 - Bathurst

5 April 2017 - Lithgow

6 April 2017 - Katoomba

7 April 2017 - Emu Plains

Family Advocacy

Come along to learn about inclusive education, hear stories of success from the regular classroom, and think about how inclusion can work for your child!

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NDIS Information Session

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Monday 3 April 2017

'The Entertainment Grounds' (previously known as Gosford Race Club)
4 Racecourse Road, West Gosford, NSW 2250

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has been available in the NSW Central Coast region since July 2016. More than 7,600 people from the region are expected to join the NDIS by June 2019. 

We are hosting an information session in partnership with the Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks MP for people with disability, their families and carers, and community members in Gosford.

Is there such a thing as a good group home?

9:30 am – 3:00 pm Friday 28 April 2017

Living with Disability Research Centre

 Melbourne

What does the research tell us? What action do we need to take to improve the quality?
What are the alternatives?

Who should attend? 

Those in a leadership role of accommodation support services including CEOs and senior managers; Families of people with intellectual disability; Service coordinators/case workers; Funders; Professional staff who support individuals living in group homes

Presented by Prof Christine Bigby 

• Expression of interest

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Sydney workshops on Microboards

Introduction to Microboards

1 April 2017 - West Ryde (Sydney) 

and
Family Mentoring Session

2 April 2017 - West Ryde (Sydney) 

Developmental Disability WA

A microboard is a small group of people, typically committed family and friends who form an incorporated association and work with the person to help them plan and achieve their goals for a good life. 

Depending on a person’s particular needs, a Microboard’s role can include assisting with coordinating support services, finding and keeping employment and facilitating friendships. 

This workshop will introduce you to what a microboard is and how they can be set up and run. 

• The orgnisers advise that NDIS participants might be able to use NDIS funds to attend these workshops. 

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Do you have a brother or sister with a disability?

10am - 12 noon, 1 April 2017 - Marrickville
Siblings Australia

All sibling relationships can be complex and ever-changing, but when a brother or sister has a disability it can be more complicated Would you like to meet other adult siblings to share experiences and support? Siblings Australia is establishing a local peer support network and we welcome ALL adult sibs no matter what role, if any, that you play.

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Anxiety and Depression Workshop

9:30 am - 4:30 pm 19 April 2017 - Sydney

Centre for Disability Studies, Sydney University

Mental health problems occur more frequently in people with developmental disability than in others in the community. These conditions can significantly affect the quality of life and general well-being of the individual, family members and / or other carers.
This workshop aims to build the capacity of existing staff to provide psychotherapy/counselling/support to people who experience mild to moderate intellectual disability and who are also experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, and/ or depression. 

Presented by Clinical Prof. Vivienne Riches (clinical psychologist) and Laura Hogan (occupational therapist)

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Pushing the boundaries Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability conference 2017

8 - 10 November 2017 - Hobart, Tasmania

The theme 'Pushing the Boundaries' reflects the major challenges facing all communities who desire to realise the goals of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In Australasia, it encompasses the issues arising from new approaches to service provision such as increased self-direction, choice and control. ASID’s focus is research to practice – the dialogue between researchers, practitioners, service providers, governments, families and people with intellectual disability which has the goal of finding better ways to support inclusion for individuals and to change systems.

Free NSW forums on NDIS - Every Australian Counts

The Every Australian Counts team will be hitting the road from March – May presenting NDIS information forums in the NSW regional areas where the NDIS will be rolling out from July.

Topics include:

• What the NDIS is, why we need it and what it means for you
• The changes that the NDIS brings and how they will benefit you
• How to access the NDIS and get the most out of it 

These free forums are designed for people with disability, their families and carers, people working in the disability sector and anyone else interested in all things NDIS.

Please register for tickets and let Every Australian Counts know about any access requirements. All the venues are wheelchair accessible and Auslan interpreters are available if required. Please contact us when you book if you have specific access requests.

We’ve locked in the following locations:

Casino 8th March
Grafton 9th March
Coffs Harbour 14th March
Port Macquarie 15th March
Wagga Wagga 23rd March
Orange 5th April
Dubbo 6th April
Nowra 2nd May
Wollongong 3rd May
Albury 9th May
Broken Hill 16th May

We will be holding Sydney metro forums too – we’ll have those dates to you ASAP.

Click on a link above to register online now!

Movement and Music Sessions for Young People with Disability

The Australian Chamber Orchestra has been offering the ACO Move program for several years, under the guiding hand of Dean Watson. Applications are now open for the 2017 series:

ACO Move is a series of sessions for people with disability integrating movement and live music. Participants work with movement facilitator Dean Watson together with ACO musicians and a percussionist through a series of task-related exercises designed to develop physical movement responses to live music.

Sessions are held in the ACO Studio at Circular Quay and at the Sydney Opera House and are free of charge. Participants with experience in movement and music are encouraged to apply. 

Details and link to 2017 Application Form 

For further information and to apply, please email education@aco.com.au

Livin' the Dream: California, July 2017

The 2016 Convention issue of
Down Syndrome News gives
an overview of last year's event.

It might be a long shot for most of us, but the (US) National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) annual convention, which moves around US locations each summer, is a highly regarded event that attracts an international audience. 

So if you are planning to be in North America around the middle of the year, it could be a worthwhile consideration for your itinerary. Or it might be a starting point for a travel plan. Proceedings are made available for purchase after the event. Plans for the 2017 convention are well advanced:

Livin’ The Dream 
45th (US) National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention

20 - 23 July 2017 - Sacramento, California

Each year, thousands of people from across the globe attend the NDSC Annual Convention. For most, it’s to hear the latest information from world-renowned experts. For others, it’s a great vacation. However, for nearly all, there’s the one-of-a-kind NDSC “giant family reunion” feeling that permeates the convention weekend.

• PARENTS learn from the best, as internationally known experts come to Sacramento to share their knowledge across the life span of individuals with DS.
• SELF ADVOCATES join together with over 300 friends from across the world to learn, share, become empowered and have an amazing time!
• SIBLINGS share and learn alongside peers, from each other, as well as from professionals.
• VOLUNTEERS have the experience of a lifetime by volunteering in an number of capacities available.

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Lessons My Son Taught Me: Anything Is Possible!

6pm–9pm Tuesday 7 March 2017 - O'Connor, ACT

Imagine More - Canadian presenter Alison Ouellette. For - people with a disability; families and friends; support staff; community members. Online registration is open now.

• How Dave transitioned from High School
• Setting up Dave’s business
• Creating Dave’s home of his own
• Hearing about a life that mattered

Responding Well To People Labeled As Having “Challenging Behaviour”

9.30am–4.30pm Friday 17 March 2017 - O'Connor, ACT

Imagine More - a workshop presented by Ann Greer

• How you can respond to behaviour in ways that are respectful and non-punishing.
• How you can work collaboratively to understand the motives, effects and consequences of behaviour.
• How you can develop a range of strategies to minimise the effects of certain behaviours.

Family Advocacy event update

Full details and fliers are now available for this Family Advocacy event for families early next month, and registration is open:

All students learning together - creating positive social climates for inclusion

Wednesday 8 February 2017 - Rosehill (Parramatta)

Family Advocacy - Professor of Inclusive Education, Mara Sapon-Shevin presents a workshop on positive social inclusion in the regular class for students with disability.

This workshop is for families of children with disability only. The overall focus of this workshop is on inclusion for students with disability in school and will be relevant for all families with school aged children. However, be aware the strategies shared focus mainly on primary school settings.

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International expert on inclusive education: Mara Sapon-Shevin
Wednesday 8 February 2017 - Rosehill (Parramatta)

Family Advocacy will host an event with Mara Sapon-Shevin, Professor of Inclusive Education at Syracuse University in early 2017. Mara is a specialist in diversity and social justice issues, including full inclusion, bullying and harassment and cooperative learning. 

• Update: all details,  fliers and registrations are now here: All students learning together - creating positive social climates for inclusion

Disabled Surfers' Association of Australia - 2017 events
January - March 2017 dates and venues are listed by State and region.

The DSAA is creating opportunities for everyone, including our disabled participants and able bodied volunteers, to experience our unique, safe and happy surfing events, whilst under complete supervision from our trained Team Leaders and Beach Marshalls. 

We invite you along for this magical journey that many have already experienced over the past thirty years, without any pressure to win gold, just having fun and making new friends in your local community and around Australia and New Zealand.

“Ready, Set, AACtion” - AGOSCI 13th Biennial Conference
17 - 20 May - Melbourne

The AGOSCI Conference theme reflects our need to be ready for the arrival of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the effects this will have on the lives of children and adults with little or no speech. “Ready, Set, AACtion” will showcase the best products and services, the latest research and the most inclusive communication practices for people with little or no speech. 

The conference is an opportunity for people who use AAC, their families, friends, work colleagues, and people who work within the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication to come together to share their knowledge and skills. 

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Performing Arts Summer School: Murmuration and Young Americans

In partnership with Murmuration, The Young Americans (YA's) will facilitate a week-long Summer School designed for participants with disability. Open to all people with disability, no previous experience required, age range 16 + Limited places.

Register and pay by Tuesday 20 December 2016 to save $50
30 January - 4 February 2017 - Glebe Town Hall and Marrickville Town Hall (accessible venues)

Having a Say Conference 2017

The Having A Say Conference has been going since 2000, it's not like any other conference as it is designed for people with disabilities and their supporters, not for service providers. 

8 - 10 February 2017 - Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong (Vic)

Aladdin - the Musical: special performance

Disney and Autism Awareness Australia are partnering to present an autism friendly performance of Aladdin - The Musical. This specially adapted performance is suitable for all individuals on the autism spectrum, their family and friends. Slight adjustments to the production will include removal of strobe lighting and pyrotechnics, reduction of any jarring sounds and lights focused into the audience, house lights being left slightly up and relaxed exit and entry to the theatre.

Tickets go on sale: 9 am Wednesday 9 November 2016 through www.aladdinthemusical.com.au

Performance: 1.30 pm Saturday 4th March 2017 -  Capitol Theatre, Sydney

 Caring into the Future: the new world?
4 - 6 October 2017 - Adelaide

Abstract submissions must be made electronically via Carers Australia’s online abstract submission system. Abstracts must be received by 10 February 2017. Notification of Abstract acceptance will be sent on 31 March 2017.    

Right Relationship: How to create a partnerships between families and services that really works

Resourcing Families - presented by Margaret and Jeremy Ward. A free workshop for people with disability, family members and their friends; $50.00 for professionals

Tuesday 28 February 2017 - Albury

Wednesday 1 March 2017 - Deniliquin 

Thursday 2 March 2017 - Griffith 

www.focusonability.com.au

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Right Relationship: How to create a partnerships between families and services that really works
Resourcing Families - presented by Margaret and Jeremy Ward. A free workshop for people with disability, family members and their friends; $50.00 for professionals
Tuesday 28 February 2017 - Albury
Wednesday 1 March 2017 - Deniliquin 
Thursday 2 March 2017 - Griffith 

Abstracts are invited for the 7th International Carers Conference 2017.

The demand for informal care in Australia and across the globe is increasing, and the number of unpaid carers - relative to numbers of older people and people with disability and health disorders - is falling. New ways of supporting families and communities to care and support carers is vital to meeting this demand.

Abstract submissions must be made electronically via Carers Australia’s online abstract submission system. 

Abstracts must be received by 10 February 2017. Notification of Abstract acceptance will be sent on 31 March 2017.

IDPWD event at Art Gallery of NSW next Wednesday

Front Up Artists Talks event at the Art Gallery of NSW in celebration of International Day of People with Disability - Emerge program artists will feature in Art After Hours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales at 6.30 pm Wednesday 7th of December 2016.

Tonight Art After Hours celebrates International Day of People with Disability. Start with a panel of four artists from the Front Up Emerge Program as they discuss their process of creating a collaborative art installation at Barangaroo.

• Full program for the evening here