Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference 2023
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Mon 4 Sept 2023 | 10am - 4:30pm

Minister’s Address

When

Monday 4th September, 2023: 12:30pm - 12:40pm

Where

The Hall

Speaker

Facilitated by:

Melissa Hale, Manager, Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)

Melissa Hale is the Manager of Disability Advocacy Resource Unit auspiced by the Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS) and Disability Advocacy Victoria which resources and builds the capacity of the disability advocacy sector in Victoria. In addition to this, Melissa is an alumni and valedictorian of the 2021 Williamson Leadership Program with Leadership Victoria, … Continued Photo of Melissa Hale, Manager, Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)

Lizzie Blandthorn MP, Minister for Child Protection and Family Services | Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers

MP Lizzie Blandthorn was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2014. She has been Minister for Child Protection and Family Services,  Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers  and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council since December 2022. She has previously held positions as Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers December 2018 … Continued

Photo of Lizzie Blandthorn MP, Minister for Child Protection and Family Services | Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers