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overview
The 13th Annual National Disability Summit will return this year on the 15-16 August 2022. We will continue the discussion and review the progress and initiatives in supporting people with disability and their families to maximise independence and participation by creating greater choice.
This passionate audience is broken down into NDIS services providers, community care organisations, state & federal government agencies, council organizations nationwide, NDIS representatives, independent carers, aged care facilities, aged care providers and many more in a knowledge sharing environment.
Topics to be addressed include:
- Regulating, Unregulated NDIS providers
- Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness: what you need to know
- Achieving Quality Person-Centred Care
- Accessing support with regional, rural, and remote regions
- Dreaming big: Using the NDIS to create a good life
- Scheme Sustainability and the Operation of the NDIA
- Reimagining Disability through Co-Design
- The new Australian Disability Strategy 2021 – 2031
- System interface for younger people with disability and aged care
- Addressing the Inconsistency within NDIS: What can we do to prevent this from happening in the future?
- NDIS Appeals and High-Profile Cases
- Improving NDIS accessibility for all
- Supporting our leaders to lead
- Nothing about us without us: we’re not there yet
- Ensuring efficacy and safety when delivering therapy services virtually
- Improving NDIS Access Barriers for People with Psychosocial Disability
- How Participation in Sports can Open Pathways to Employment & Education
speakers
Tracy Mackey
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner
Kelsey Chapman
Research Fellow, The Dignity Project, Griffith University
Sue Dymond
Founder & CEO, iDareU
Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM LLB
2021 QLD Australian of the Year, Doctor, Emergency Department, Gold Coast University Hospital, Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Griffith University
Janet Wagland
General Manager Disability, Brightwater Group
Dorothy Frost
Head of Projects and Workforce Partnerships, Ability Action Australia
Jessica Lane
Innovation Manager, Community Lifestyles Agency
Angela Kalantzis
The Brain Injury Community
Clare Meredith
NDIS Integration Coordinator, Brightwater Group
Angela Cook
Project Manager, Community Engagement, CFA
A/Prof Michelle Villeneuve
Deputy Director, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
Michelle Moss
Director Policy and Strategic Engagement, Queenslanders with Disability Network
Gail Rogers
Speech Language Pathologist, Specialised Speech Services
Andy Maller
Co-Founder and Community Development Manager, Cairns Support Coordination
Elizabeth Curran
Primary Caregiver & Mother to Caden
Dr Camila Shirota
Research Fellow, Griffith University
Jenny Draddy
Principal, Draddy Legal
Cheryl Meredith
Disability Inclusion Advocate, and NDIS Plan Recipient
A/Prof Nicola Hancock
The University of Sydney and Centre for Disability Research and Policy
Graeme Innes AM
Ben Keast
CEO, ARC Disability Services
Adrian O’Malley
Peer Facilitator and Mentor, Physical Disability Council of NSW
Renee Cohen
General Manager Community & Game Development, Gold Coast Titans
Chantelle Bester
Managing Director, Supporting Potential
Sean Dempsey
CEO, Plan Partners
Joe Dreyfus
Melbourne Lead, Hireup
David Fintan
Senior Assistant Ombudsman, Commonwealth Ombudsman
Stacey Sincock
Disability & Aged Care Specialist, Lumary
Dr Ben Gauntlett
Disability Discrimination Commissioner
agenda
pricing
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Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved early in this year’s National Disability Summit!
There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks, lunch and refreshments breaks making this not just a conference… but an all-encompassing industry experience.
Sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organization to:
- Build relationships with potential & existing clients
- Network with the industry
- Generate leads from a targeted audience
- Demonstrate your product/service in person
- Build brand awareness
To see what we have available please contact;
Danielle Newman
Senior Business Development Manager
P: 02 9080 4318
E: Danielle.newman@informa.com
Insights
Simply Helping Information
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Becoming Australia’s second quadriplegic doctor – insights from Dr. Dinesh Palipana
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Using NDIS funding to create a big life
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Rex Betar on Disability Discrimination
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The complexities of the issues surrounding women with disability and violence
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Testimonials
“Attending the National Disability Summit was a great experience. There was a wide variety of speakers and the Informa staff were amazing and accommodating to meeting everybody’s needs.”
Louise Bugeja, Internode“You need to be there, to learn more.”
Stephen Odusa, CatholiccareNT“Always a great event for networking with decision makers and key people from disability organisations that are working on innovative projects.”
Danny Hui, Sameview“Such an interesting 2 days with a great quality and range of speakers. Well organised and great flow of themes.”
Anonymous
Sustainability
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when & where
15 - 16 Aug 2022
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman St,
Southbank VIC 3006
(03) 9292 8888
Book prior to 1st August to take advantage of the Crown’s special rates for attendees of the National Disability Summit.
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contact
Still have a question?
Katrina Bowns
Conference Producer
Katrina.Bowns@informa.com.au
Danielle Newman
Senior Business Development Manager
+61 2 9080 4318
Danielle.Newman@informa.com