The role of disability advocates is a vital part of protecting the rights of people with disability, giving them a voice, and helping them to self-advocate. They are also the “canary in the coal mine” – as frontline workers advocates have insight and knowledge of when abuse and injustice is taking place, and are able … Continued
DARU’s 2023 Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference (4th September 2023) looked at what lifeboats are afloat for Victorians with disability and showcase what’s going on at the grassroots to make inclusion real. You can watch the recording of the Conference via the videos below. Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference 2023 – Introduction and Welcome to Country Keynote … Continued
Thanks so much for your interest in the conference this year. We have sold out, yep not a single ticket left. Sorry if you missed out but there is now a waitlist in place so it’s worth registering as there is a high chance that there will be some cancellations given the amount of bugs … Continued
Planning is underway at a rapid rate of knots and a preliminary program is now available. Heaps of knowledgeable and interesting people have been invited to steer thought provoking conversations and we can’t wait to let you know who they are as they confirm. for now though, check out the program.
The 2023 Strengthening Disability advocacy Conference is returning after a three year hiatus! It’s our first in person event since COVID so we look forward to welcoming you in real life. Planning is still underway so stay tuned for more details about the program and speakers. This year the conference will focus on how Victoria … Continued
The 2023 Strengthening Disability advocacy Conference is back at NB The Hall on Monday 4 September. It’s our first in person event since COVID so we look forward to welcoming you in real life. Planning is still underway so stay tuned for more details about the program, speakers and tickets. This year the conference will … Continued
It’s hugely regrettable but this year’s Strengthening disability Advocacy Conference has been canceled. Even though we would still be able to get an amazing line up of speakers, it just wouldn’t be the same without the networking opportunity that this event provides and your feedback tells us is so valuable. Given the uncertainty of the … Continued
Yay, the videos have finally arrived. You can now relive all the amazing moments and swat up on the info you missed. you can find them on the individual session pages via the ‘Program’ tab in the navigation bar. You’ll also find some voxpop interviews with some of the presenters who chatted with Marie McInterney, … Continued
SDAC19 is all over but there is still plenty of work being done behind the scenes. there has been a slight delay with the full session video editing so they won’t be ready for upload for another couple of weeks – sorry about that. In the meantime, photo galleries have now been added to all … Continued
Tickets have sold out for this year’s Strengthening Disability advocacy Conference. We are thrilled that you are all so keen to come along. You won’t be disappointed as the program is jammed with leaders who are ready to get into the nitty gritty and share ideas and perspectives aimed to help advocacy organisations cope with … Continued
Award winning journalist and Author of “One Hundred Years of Dirt” Rick Morton will lead an honest and open armchair interview with the Deputy CEO of NDIA Vikki Rundle and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Graeme Head with about some of the most pressing concerns raised by Australias Disability Advocates. You will NOT want … Continued
Save the date! Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference. Register Now! What’s it about? Advocacy issues arising for people with disability are increasingly related to national systems such as the NDIS and Centrelink. The introduction of the National Quality and Safeguards Commission, and the much anticipated Royal Commission into … Continued
Back by popular demand, Wayne Herbert has been invited to MC SDAC19. His irresistible charm offensive will keep us on time and on topic throughout the day. Invitations for speakers have gone out far and wide and we’re looking forward to making more announcements very soon.
Back by popular demand, Wayne Herbert has been invited to MC SDAC19. His irresistible charm offensive will keep us on time and on topic throughout the day. Invitations for speakers have gone out far and wide and we’re looking forward to making more announcements very soon.
It was a total sell out and it’s all over for 2018. The day had such a great vibe thanks to a full room of enthusiastic delegates ready to network, share and learn. We’ve quickly scanned some of the feedback and it would seem that the delightful Wayne Herbert was a hit. His mother will … Continued