Disability and Climate Change Workshop

Climate change is happening now and it affects everyone. Join us to learn more about climate change and how you can prepare for and stay comfortable during extreme weather events. People with a disability, carers, family and anyone interested in this topic are invited to this session.

Speakers:

  • Lefa Singleton Norton. Lefa is a disabled freelance writer and creative producer.
  • Jax Jackie Brown (they/them). Jax is a disability and LGBTIQA+ rights activist, writer, and educator.
  • Heather Lawson. Heather works with enliven, a health promoting charity which brings together health and community service organisations in Melbourne’s south east to work collaboratively to improve health and social wellbeing for vulnerable groups.

This session will be delivered in-person at the Springvale Community Hub and will also be live streamed via Microsoft Teams. The link will provided to you prior to the session. Afterwards, a recording of the entire event will be made available on Council’s YouTube page.

Flyer / More information (offsite)
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When?

DateTimeVenue
Tue 31st May, 202210:30am - 12:00pmCommunity Room 1, Springvale Community Hub.
5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale
and livestream

Registration and RSVP

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Cost
Free

Provider/Organiser:
Greater Dandenong City Council

Contact person:
Stephanie Karras

Phone number:
03 8571 5341

Email:
[email protected]

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