Conference Program
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8:15 AM
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PLENARY SESSION
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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9:00 AM
MC Welcome
Room 5 & 6
Karni is a former Paralympic swimmer and world record holder, public speaker, TV and radio presenter, mum and clinical social worker. Born with a rare neuromuscular wasting disease, Karni defied all odds and broke her first world record at just 14.Keynote
Room 5 & 6
Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, researcher and disability advocate. Following a car accident in 2010 that left him with a spinal cord injury, Dinesh has overcome major challenges to become Australia’s second quadriplegic medical graduate and Queensland’s first quadriplegic medical intern.10:20 AM
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:55 AM - 04:00 PM
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10:55 AM
How Social Enterprise at Scale can Revolutionise Disability Employment.
Room 5 & 6
CEO & Co-Founder at Jigsaw AustraliaEmbracing and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Room 8
CEO at Self Plus PlusCan You Collaborate with Your Competition?
Room 7
Regional Manager North West NSW at Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Co-Director & Exercise Physiologist at Active Ability
Co-Director & Exercise Physiologist at Active Ability11:35 AM
Using Research and Clinical Learnings to Evolve a Telehealth Service for NDIS Participants during COVID-19
Room 5 & 6
Head of Projects and Workforce Partnerships at Ability Action AustraliaDiversity in the NFP and Profit for Cause Sector
Room 8
Disability Inclusion Lead at Woolworths GroupHow do we Match what Participants Needs are in Employment, with what Employers need?
Room 7
General Manager of Strategy & Development at MEGT Australia12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Concierge in Independent, Clustered SDA Dwellings
A Different Approach to Affordable Supports
Room 5 & 6
Managing Director at Accessible Homes Australia
Founder/CEO/Director at Accessible Homes Australia
General Manager Customers & Operations at Accessible Homes Australia"They Treat you like a Person": Quality Support According to People with Acquired Disability
Room 8
Doctoral Researcher at La Trobe University & Summer FoundationCreating Healthier Communities through Partnership and Innovation
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Room 7
National Manager at Pathways to Care
Team Leader at Pathways to Care1:50 PM
Worth the Wait: Managing Waitlists with Alternative Service Models
Room 5 & 6
Speech Pathologist at Real Therapy Solutions
Team Leader of Speech Pathology at Real Therapy SolutionsImplicit Bias Towards People with A Disability
Room 8
Research & Development Manager at Humanity Health Group2:25 PM
3:00 PM
Panel Q & A
The Great Recruitment Challenge. How the Disability Service Sector Can Attract and Retain a Strong Workforce for the Future.
Room 5 & 6
Founder & CEO at NGO Training CentreDisability Inclusion Lead at Woolworths GroupCEO at Self Plus PlusCEO & Co-Founder at Jigsaw AustraliaKarni is a former Paralympic swimmer and world record holder, public speaker, TV and radio presenter, mum and clinical social worker. Born with a rare neuromuscular wasting disease, Karni defied all odds and broke her first world record at just 14.3:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Conference Conclusions
Room 5 & 6Karni is a former Paralympic swimmer and world record holder, public speaker, TV and radio presenter, mum and clinical social worker. Born with a rare neuromuscular wasting disease, Karni defied all odds and broke her first world record at just 14. -
END OF CONFERENCE
04:00 PM - Last chance to visit Expo stands
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4:30 PM
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About ADSCA
ADSCA is the Australian Disability Service Conference and Awards, hosted by One Community. It recognises excellence and innovation in the disability service sector across Australia.
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