The Centre for Disability Research and Policy at the University of Sydney will address what it takes to achieve choice and control for people with disability. Speakers discussing these issues include Professor Tom Shakespeare from the University of Sydney who will draw on UK policy reform and Sue Salthouse, Convenor of Women with Disabilities who also represents the ACT on […]

Quantum Reading Learning Vision will introduce the OrCam MyEye 2.0 at this open day. The presentation is for people with vision impairment or loss and their families, vision specialists, disability employment agencies, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, educators, teachers, aged care residents and staff. Attendees will have the opportunity to try the wearable device which is fitted to glasses and […]

Reigning Paralympic and world champions, the Australian Steelers, will be defending their world title on home soil. There are 11 countries competing: the US, Canada, Japan, UK, France, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Columbia and Poland in what is the biggest elite sporting event for athletes with a disability to be held in Sydney since the […]

This conference will review the progress and initiatives in supporting people with disability and their families to maximise independence and participation by creating greater choice. It will feature keynote addresses from NDIA Participant Pathway Design branch manager, Alexandra Gunning;  NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission inaugural commissioner, Graeme Head and Commonwealth Ombudsmen, Michael Manthorpe.

The conference theme, Shaping Successful Futures will focus on providing appropriate education provisions and ensuring equal access to in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The conference will  share the latest research, evidence-informed practice and the voices of young people on the spectrum.  There will be a focus on utililising the strengths and interests of students […]

This event will help facilitate and promote golf for Australians living with disability to purchase equipment, establish fully inclusive golf facilities and run inclusive golf clinics. Ticket price includes the chance to win a $10,000 hold-in-one competition; 18 holes of golf; nearest to pin and longest drive competitions; pre-golf sandwich and drink; after golf dinner […]

The theme of this years conference on the Gold Coast is Challenges and Choices: Thriving in a changing healthcare landscape. This professional development event invites occupational therapists to share the challenges and choices they need to make in order to thrive while working in this growing sector. With the rolling out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, there are a myriad of opportunities and challenges […]

The 23rd annual Cricket Gala Dinner  raises funds for children and adults with disability by creating fun and social opportunities. Sunset drinks are followed by dinner in the Noble Dining room at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting at 6pm and concluding at 11pm. This event attracts over 400 corporates, individual supporters plus past and present cricketers. Also attending are […]

This one day forum is for researchers, health care professionals and other stakeholders involved in different aspects of injury, recovery and rehabilitation presented by leaders in the fields of pain management and brain injury rehabilitation. Researchers will conduct a series of presentations summarizing their most recent research complemented by a number of workshops demonstrating innovative interventions and […]

This event will address the most significant challenges being faced by service providers under the NDIS and explore practical solutions for dealing with the NDIS cash crunch. The forum will also provide participants with practical and proven strategies to assist with successful transition to the new scheme including building and optimising an effective and person-centred workforce. There will […]