The 20th International Conference on Disability and Diversity aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of disability and diversity. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, […]

In one unique event, this workshop series will discuss a wide variety of topics affecting typically developing children including those with Special Needs, Autism, Behaviour Management, Speech and other conditions.  The goal of the conference is to provide useful information on early childhood development from speakers including Dr Tamar Andrews, Early Childhood Education Professor at Santa […]

The theme of the National Disability Services (NDS) Victorian State Conference is 'From Obstacles to Opportunities'. It offers members the opportunity to better understand the implications of National Disability Insurance Policy (NDIS) policy and current practice and hear from speakers outside the sector whose perspectives may lend themselves to adoption within NDS. The conference will reflect on […]

The conference topics for Pac Rim 2019 are Education, Employment, Accessibility,Health and Wellbeing. Within each of these four themes presentations will address strategies to develop and use interdisciplinary teams effectively, achieve successful transitions, promote healthy social emotional development and integrate disabilities studies. Educators will have access to cutting edge ideas that transform learning environments. Professionals and employers […]

China's leading trade fair for rehabilitation will feature a range of product including mobility and walking aids, prosthetics and orthotics, OT equipment, home-use rehabilitation nursing devices, aids for children and household, personal and hygiene items. More than 260 exhibitors from the US, Europe, the UK, Finland, Hong Kong and Australia will attend the event. The […]

This workshop is for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) looking for work or study opportunities and is being held at the world's first resort for people with SCI at Sargood on Collaroy located on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Back by popular demand, the 4-day Working and Studying with SCI, is presented by In-Voc, a specialist vocational rehabilitation service. […]

Filmmakers with disability are at the forefront of the Sydney Film Festival, showcasing films from Australian and international filmmakers. Screenability kicks off with Vision Portraits, by award-winning US film maker Rodney Evans. The festival will be held across eight venues.  

The Jobs Fair brings together potential employers with local students and people looking to make a career in disability services, and is funded by the Department of Education and Training, Victoria. Organisations can promote their employment opportunities to local community members and students who are exploring career pathways. Key staff from Department of Health and […]

The theme for the 2019 event is 'Together towards Tomorrow' designed to reflect the dynamic nature of contemporary occupational therapy (OT) practice.  Over 1000 delegates are expected to attend. The keynote speakers include ABC author and journalist, Leigh Sales; Dr Alison Gerlach, assistant professor at the School of Child and Youth Care at the University […]