Strengthening Disability Advocacy conference 2014
Champions of change

4 & 5 August @ Melbourne & Olympic Park Convention Centre

Christian Astourian

Photo of Christian Astourian, Program Manager of the Diversity and Disability program at the Migrant Resource Centre North West (MRCNW)

Program Manager of the Diversity and Disability program at the Migrant Resource Centre North West (MRCNW)

Christian is fluent in Italian, French, Greek and English which he has put to practical use in the management of the Disability and Diversity program where he has developed a deep understanding of cross-cultural awareness.  He runs his own business as a Disability Consultant and his specialist skills means that his knowledge is often required on a variety of committees.  He is currently on the advisory committee for the Victorian Human Rights Commission, Victorian government Disability Service Commissioner Board and the Federation of Ethnic Community Councils of Australia (FECCA) disability committee.

Session

Let’s talk about sex

Tuesday 5th August, 2014: 3:30am - 5:00am

Your accessible accommodation or mine? Get ready for a frank panel discussion about the ways people with a disability express their sexuality and needs within relationships. The covers are peeled back and the panel will look at challenges faced by people with a disability when asserting their right to a fulfilling life.