HAVING A SAY CONFERENCE 2011
Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th February

You are the VoicePROGRAMBOOKLET

Having a Say is the largest conference forpeople with disabilities in Australia.
Going International in 2011!

Also featuring the

VALID Advocacy Stream
Inspiring families and supporters
advocating for people with a disability

VALiD

VALID is a not for profit organisation that is managed by acommittee that is mostly made up of people with disabilities andfamily members. It is funded by the State Government to provide
advocacy support to adults who have an intellectual disability, but also undertakesother activities to empower people with disabilities generally, such as self-advocacy
training and the Having a Say Conference.
For more information on VALID or on the Having a Say Conference contact VALID:
Post:
235 Napier Street
Fitzroy Vic 3065

Telephone:
03 9416 4003
Fax:
03 9416 0850

Email: Having a Say:
havingasay@valid.org.au

Office:office@valid.org.au

Web:www.valid.org.au

The Having a Say conference now has its own Facebook page.
Become a friend of Having a Say!

New for 2011
Some exciting additions to the Having a Say Conference in 2011

Having a Say Goes International
This year the HaS conference
has attracted international self
advocate delegations andpresentations from Japan,
Malaysia and New Zealand.
We also have the President
and the Executive Director of
Inclusion International, theworld wide organisation
representing people withintellectual disability,
presenting on supported
decision making and the UN
convention.
People with disabilities from allover the world are finding out
about Having a Say!

Doug Pentland Award
Reinforce and VALID will bepresenting this inauguralaward to the self advocate who
has made a powerfulcontribution to the campaign
for community inclusion & deinstitutionalisation
Robert Martin Award
Robert will be presenting theinaugural “Robert Martin Self
Advocate Leader Award”. tothe person with a disability
who impresses him the mostas having significant impact forpeople with a disability.

Art
ContestAnother
Triumph!

A display of artwork frombudding artists on the
Human Rights theme of:
DIGNITY

CONTENTS
About Having a Say
Welcome from the Organising Committee ......................................................................................... 4
Aims of the Having a Say Conference ............................................................................................... 4
Conference Theme ........................................................................................................................... 4
History of Having a Say...................................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – General Help, photos ..................................................................... 6
Attendant care .................................................................................................................................... 7
Catering at the Conference and in Geelong ................................................................................. 7 - 8
PROGRAM
WHAT’S ON - Overview .................................................................................................................... 9International Presentations
Inclusion International.................................................................................................................. 10
Malaysia and Japan..................................................................................................................... 11
New Zealand ........................................................................................................................ 12 - 13
Employment First Forum............................................................................................................... 14
NDIS Public Rally ............................................................................................................................. 15
Red Faces Competition ................................................................................................................... 16
Conference Dinner Disco and Chat ................................................................................................. 18
The Expo ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Come and Try activities ................................................................................................................... 20
PROGRAM CHART ................................................................................................................ 21 – 25
Session Outlines (what sessions are about) ........................................................................... 26 – 32
The Other Stuff!!
Tourism, Registration, Catering etc. ............................................................................................... 33
Memorabilia for Sale - Caps, T-shirts; videos, Resources ........................................................... 34
Sponsors and Thank You’s ..................................................................................................... 35 – 37
Travel Information and Maps
Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Venues, Access & Parking MAPS .......................................................................................... 39 – 40

About Having a Say

Welcome by Natalie Anderson
Chair of the Organising Committee
Hello my name is Natalee Anderson. This year I have been the
Chairperson of the Having a Say Conference Organising
Committee. I was really happy to be the Chairperson and I enjoyedattending the committee meetings. All the Committee members
have worked really hard to make the 2011 conference another great
conference for you all.
Geelong is where I live and I hope that you enjoy your time in my hometown. Make surethat you get out and see the sights and have a good time at the conference.
I would like to officially welcome you on behalf of the Organising Committee to the Having
a Say conference 2011. We are delighted that you can attend and would like to thank you
for all your support.
I hope that everyone has a good time at the conference and that you all have your say,remember You are the Voice!

Theme of the 2011 Having a Say Conference
For the past eleven years the Having a Say Conference has supported people to findtheir voice. To speak up. To be heard. To be respected. This is the conference
where people listen to each other, not just the speakers on stage. This is theconference where people respect each other’s views and opinions, and celebrate their common
cause.
You are the voice Do others hear your voice? Do others respect your views and opinions? For
too long the voice of many people with a disability has been silenced by the views and opinions ofothers. The 12th VALID Having a Say conference says,“ You Are The Voice! Lets make the world try and understand it.”Join in the Chorus Your voice is always loudest when you sing withothers. The 12th VALID Having a Say Conference invites you to joinwith old friends and new friends to find your voice. Together to speak
up for the rights of people with disabilities, to shout against injustice

Aims of the Having a Say Conference
The Having a Say Conference aims to empower people with disability through:The opportunity to ‘have a say’ about issues that affect their lives
Participation in an annual conference in a rural location of Victoria
Opportunities to celebrate ability and achievement
Being part of the planning and running of the conference
Opportunities to be heard by politicians, government and service providers
The opportunity to meet people from around Victoria and Australia
Support to be part of developing strategies to address issues and recommendations madeat the conference

4About Having a Say‘History of Having a Say’
The first Having a Say Conference was held in
Maryborough in the year 2000. There were almost
190 people involved in the conference and theenthusiasm generated inspired those involved to do it again the next year.
Since then the conference has grown each year, with over 1100
participants being involved in the 2010 conference .
People enjoy coming to the conference for a range of reasons. Someare keen advocates for people with disability and want to debate about issues,others find the whole environment empowering and some just want to have fun!
Many people come to the conference to have a say, such as on open
microphone as a presenter or performer. We often get comments on the
Evaluation Forms saying things like “It was great I felt important because
everyone listened to what I said”.
Having a Say looks like being around for a while, because there isnothing else like it in Australia! There will always be a need to get
together to lobby about issues - until the ‘system’ is perfect out there!!!
There will always be a need for people to get together to shareexperiences with each other and to celebrate our achievements.
Plus, people want to keep getting together with other people
from across Australia and now from overseas to network &learn different ways of doing things.

Remember to be sun
smart ...
Slip on a shirt and sunglasses
Slop on some sunscreen
Slap on a hat
Keep a bottle of water handy
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Need Info or help??
If you need any help or info please come to the Registration Desk.
The Registration Desk is located in the Costa Hall foyer.
People on the Registration Desk can help you with:

Attendant CareFirst Aid

Find People

Please Read

Info & Questions

DVD & Photographs
During the conference you will see someone walking aroundfilming activities. This film is used to make the ConferenceVideo. Photographs will also be taken.
The DVD will go for about 25 minutes. It will tell people what we do at
the conference. It will include pictures of the Dinner Disco, Presentations &Workshops, Red Faces Competition, Opening Ceremony and Come & Try Activities.
If you would like to buy a copy of the DVD please fill in the Order Form (in yourRegistration Bag) and return to VALID along with payment by 30th March 2011.
If you DO NOT want to be on the video or in the photos of the conference please
TELL THE VIDEO PERSON & the photographer. Some people have already told usthat they don’t want to be in the photos or video.

Reporters!!
Our conference ‘Reporters’ are people from local services
and other self advocates. They will be coming around to ask youquestions for the Conference Video, so all those people who love to geton camera, look out for the Reporters!

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Attendant Care
Attendant Care support will be available during the conference andthe conference dinner. The attendants can provide short-term
personal care and meal assistance to people who are attending theconference independently (i.e. without staff/family support).
It is important for you to be aware that this support cannot be provided to assist
people who need it for long periods of time, e.g. all day (ie. on a 1 to 1 basis) as itneeds to be shared with other delegates attending the conference.
A wheelchair toilet and hoist change table is available, ask at theregistration desk.

Catering
Please note this important information about catering.
Morning & afternoon teas are included in the registration fee.
Lunch is not provided. Brunch is provided for all Friday delegates.
There is a Café at Deakin University - across the courtyard and down
one level (level 1 from the Elevator).
There are a number of excellent restaurants throughout Geelong - over the page isa map showing the location of some popular restaurants and café’s.
La Porchetta
Pizza, pasta & more….
29 –31 Malop Street

Wharf Shed Cafe
A restaurant by the bay
15 Eastern Beach Road

dal Gourmet Café
Tasty treats!
6 Little Ryrie Street

Black Sheep Cafe
Madisson Xpress
In the Wool Museum Building
Shop 1189
Cnr Brougham & Moorabool St Westfield Shopping Centre
Malop Street

A Touch of Thai
Good lunch menu
35 Malop Street

Bay City Plaza
Cravings
Variety of take away foods
Shop 1
Cnr Moorabool & Brougham St 24 Malop Street

The Max Hotel
Right across the road
2 Gheringhap Street

Pancakes at 48
Stacks of pancakes!
48 Moorabool Street

The Courthouse Café
Great food – great prices!
Cnr Little Malop & Gheringhap

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Important Information

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The Opening Ceremony will kick off our twelfth conference. Self
advocacy is a part of the Victorian Disability State Plan and speaking up
about your life is a foundation of the Disability Act.
Highlights of the Opening Ceremony includes:
The Cam Can video, see blurb on page 15‘Open Mike’ – Self Advocates will be encouraged to get up on the stage and ‘have asay’!

The Conference Program
The program features a large range of sessions– something for everyone!
Over the 3 days expect to be inspired, informed and to havea lot of fun!
You can choose from :Presentations

Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will start with a
Brunch and then feature:

Information Sessions

The Red Faces Finals!
Performances

Keynote speakerWorkshops

Presentation of awards andwinners of the art contest.

Come & Try Activities

A final ‘Open Mike’ session.

Social Activities

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The 2011 Program Highlights - International Presentations

SUPPORTED DECISION MAKINGINCLUSION INTERNATIONAL
Inclusion International is the peak international organisation representing people with intellectual
disability and their families to the United Nations and to countries around the world.

The United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities talks about making
sure that people with disabilities are supported to make their own decisions rather than otherpeople always decisions on their behalf. Inclusion International is advocating togovernments all around the world on the need to properly support people with cognitive
impairment in their decision making.
Klaus Lachwitz
President, Inclusion International
Klaus has been working as a Disability Lawyer in Germany since 1981.
In 2004 Klaus helped represent Inclusion International on the United Nations Working
Group to draft a Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability. Together with RobertMartin, Klaus helped influence the draft Convention by successfully arguing that all
persons with disability are, irrespective of their kind and degree of disability, equal before
the law and that it should not be allowed any longer to incapacitate a person due to her/his
disability.
Klaus is very involved with the transfer of the UN Convention into national German law,monitoring the implementation of the Convention’s human rights concept into the German legal system,
and working to make the UN Convention a reality in all regions of the world.
Klaus has co-authored the following publications: Human Rights and Intellectual Disability; A Guide toInternational Human Rights Instruments for Persons with Intellectual Disability and International 2002,
Ferney – Voltaire, France English / French / Spanish / Arabic / RussianConnie Laurin-Bowie,
Executive Director, Inclusion International
Connie is the senior staff person of Inclusion International. Connie led
Inclusion International’s representations at the UN Ad Hoc Committee
meetings that led to the new UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities. She directed Inclusion International’s global project on poverty
and disability and produced the document Hear Our Voices; A Global reporton the situation of people with intellectual disabilities and their families inrelation to the UN Millennium Development Goals and she co-authored therecently released Global Report on Education. Connie has 18 years
experience in public policy, government relations and international development.

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SELF ADVOCACY IN MALAYSIA AND JAPAN

United Voice Malaysia
Costa Hall, Thursday Keynote 9:30 am
Green Room, Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
United Voice is a network of self advocacy
groups that have developed across Malaysia
and have become a strong voice for people
with disabilities.

Wendy Yeong

Johari Bin Jamali

The three self advocates from Malaysia will be
speaking at the conference about the work of
their organisation. They are looking forward tomeeting lots of new friends and sharing email
and Facebook contacts!
Felicity Fang

Inclusion Japan
Costa Hall, Thursday Keynote 9:30 am
Green Room, Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Speaking Up In Japan
My name is Tetsuya Sugisawa. I am from Japan. I am arepresentative of the self-advocate group called “Tomorrow
KUSHIRO” in Hokkaido, Japan.

Tetsuya Sugisawa

There are more than 200 self-advocacy groups in Japan.
There used to be a self-advocacy representative council in
Inclusion Japan. I became one of the members of this council
in 2004 and became a chairperson in 2006.
In 2005 we talked about making the network of the selfadvocacy groups all over Japan. And in September 2007 westarted the networking group called “Self-Advocacy Japan”.

Mayumi Narazaki

Our members attended the Asian Conference on Intellectual
Disabilities in Singapore and Inclusion International World
Congress in Berlin. We enjoyed the exchange among selfadvocates from all over the world. We hope to keep in touchwith as many self-advocates as possible.
Yuta Mitsusuka

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PRESENTATIONS FROM NEW ZEALAND

TAKE A MOMENT TO CONNECT
Green Room, Wednesday 11:15 am - 12:15
People with Intellectual Disabilities consistently report that
one of the biggest issues they face is isolation and loneliness,even within their own neighbourhoods and communities.
When a person dreams of their personal future and what thismight look like, it includes friends but what happens when it isdifficult to meet people?

Waata Houia

This presentation will detail two very different stories about
how two young people with intellectual disabilities havebecome “Face book stars” and have promoted theirpersonalities and strengths to become friends with many.
Friends can take many forms of connections and theirpresentation “Take a Moment to Connect” will tell a powerfulstory and give you some ideas about how you can get out
there and “Make it Happen”.
Presented by IHC-NZ Waata Houia and Sue Wei Lee

Sue WeiOUR HEALTH, OUR VOICEGreen Room, Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The Self Advocacy Team IHC New Zealand responded to thevoices of self advocates, who had presented the challenges
they face in speaking up for themselves where their healthand wellness is concerned. Our response was to work in
partnership with our services, adapting a programme on
health self advocacy from The Westchester Institute of
Human Development. This programme brought service users
and staff together in a learning partnership, where everyone
took responsibility for their health, supporting each otheralong the way.
Presented by IHC-NZ Alyssa Dimock and Carolyn Stobbs

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PRESENTATIONS FROM NEW ZEALAND

WE ARE THE VOICEGreen Room, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
We have a voice in New Zealand and we make sure it is heard!
We will tell you how we speak up for ourselves and others at every
opportunity we make!
We speak up for ourselves and others on a daily basis, and we willtell you how practicing these skills have led us to be heard at a
Rebekah McKenzie
national level where we feel we really make a difference.
Presented by IHC-NZ Waata Houia, Sue Wei Lee, Alyssa Dimock and Rebekah McKenzie

DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS
Green Room, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This presentation will talk about residential
support, how different things work for different
people, what is not working for them and what
they need from residential providers.
Presented by A Supported Life, NZ
Cushla Taylor, Miranda Mills, Jonathon Green"WHO ARE PEOPLE FIRST NEW ZEALAND AND WHAT DO WE DO?"
Green Room, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The People First NZ motto is: ‘Nothing about us withoutus’. People First members are committed to speaking up,
being heard and earning respect in our communities. They
also teach others how to speak up for themselves.
Presented by: People First New Zealand with Chairpersons of Regional Branches

RachelTrubnick

StephenHallettDavid
HughesMichaelAldridge

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Employment First Forum “Get a Job, Get a Life”

Pink Room, Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Real Jobs - It's Everyone's BusinessFor people with intellectual disability, “realjobs" mean wages to afford housing, food,clothing and the supports necessary to live
and work in the communities of theirchoice. "Real jobs" will support people tolive out their dreams and aspirations.

The Employment First Alliance will begin lobbying
the Commonwealth Government for theThis one day forum provides an opportunity development, funding and contracting of leading
to meet with Dr Christy Lynch from Ireland practice in employment support for people withintellectual disability.
while launching the ‘Employment First
Alliance’. The forum will also showcase
The Employment First Alliance campaign, Realleading employment support providers,
Jobs—It’s Everyone’s Business is aiming to see
those whose support produces rates of pay the current 16% national employment rate in theapproximately equal to the Federal
open labour market for people with intellectual
Minimum Wage of $15.00. In particular for disability double by 2015.
employees who have a moderateintellectual disability.

Important Note:
This forum requires a separate registrationfrom the Having a Say conference. Only
people registered for it may attend.

Dr Christy Lynch is nationally and internationally recognised for his
pioneering work in achieving integrated employment for individuals witha disability. He has worked tirelessly in the pursuit of equal employment
opportunities, not only in Ireland, but also throughout Europe, the Far
East and South America
Christy set up and managed the first Supported Employment
Programme for people with severe intellectual disabilities in Ireland. Is
Chief Executive Officer for KARE which has one of the most progressive
Supported Employment Programmes for individuals with intellectual
disabilities in Ireland today.
Christy has also previously served as President of the European Union of Supported Employment
and as Chairperson of CNEASTA - The Irish Council for Training Development and Employmentof People with Disabilities. He is a Founder Member of the Irish Union of Supported Employment
and a member of the Board of the World Association of Supported Employment.

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MAKING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WORK - THE CAM CAN STORY
Costa Hall Opening, Wednesday
Cameron Whitelaw’s disability excluded him fromsupported employment but his parents felt that theoption of a sheltered workshop was not an option that
Cameron was happy with.
At 19 years of age, Cameron’s future posed a
dilemma. Where would he go? What would he do?
With his parents working, who will support him? It’s adifficult decision for all parents of a son or daughterwith a disability but one for which Cameron’s family found an inspirational solution.
Come and hear their story

NDIS PUBLIC RALLYIn 21st century Australia, it is no longer enough for us to talk simply
about people with disabilities having equal rights. We need to createa system where they have access to the resources andopportunities to achieve equality.
People with disabilities and their carers deserve a fair go. They
need to be able to access the services and supports they needwhen they need them.
Please join us to RAISE YOUR VOICE in support of a
National Disability Insurance Scheme.

NDIS

When? Thursday, February 10th 2011 12.30pm(Lunch time of Day 2 of the Having a Say conference)
Where? Geelong Waterfront (near Gheringhap St)
Why?

It’s time….we need to improve disability services inAustralia and we need your support to achieve this.

What? Please wear something red to show your support.
NDIS will enable equality to become a reality rather than a dream.
For further information regarding a National Disability Insurance
Scheme visit www.ndis.org.au

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Inaugural Doug Pentland Award

Inaugural Robert Martin award

In honour of the life time contributions ofDoug Pentland Reinforce and VALID
will be presenting this annual award to
the self advocate who has made apowerful contribution to the campaign
for community inclusion anddeinstitutionalisation.

Robert will be presenting the inauguralannual “Robert Martin Self Advocate
Leader Award”.
Awarded by Robert to the person with adisability who impresses him the most at
the conference as having a significant
impact on behalf of others with a disability.

The Our Voice Award
Our Voice is the national self-advocacy sub-committee of
National Council on Intellectual Disability (NCID).
This award acknowledges a self advocate who has raised
awareness of intellectual disability in the community andhas spoken up strongly for themself.

To perform in the
Auditions you musthave
signed up before
the conference!!

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON

Wednesday, 9th February 2011
From 7pm
At Lamby’s Bar & Tavern
Corner Moorabool & Brougham Streets, Geelong
If you are planning to eat tea there – please BOOK a table: ph. 5223 2392

Three finalists will be chosen from the Auditions.
They will perform at the RED FACES Finals,
during the Conference Closing Ceremony at
11.30 - 12.30pm Friday 11th February 2011.

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Another
Triumph!

2011
Hot for

Artwork Contest
Having a Say Art Award
A display of artwork from budding artists
on the Human Rights theme of:

DIGNITY
The contest will be judged the Office of the Senior Practitioner and the National
Council on Intellectual Disability (NCID). The best 20 artworks will be displayed andprizes for the top 4 entries will be presented during the Closing Ceremony.
The winning artist must agree to the Office of the Senior Practitioner or NCID having
exclusive rights to the use of the artwork in their publicity.
Sponsored by the Office of the Senior Practitioner
and the National Council on Intellectual Disability

Return of the Great Quiz
The Kiwis aren’t satisfied with last year’s draw and havechallenged the Aussies to a rematch.
Cheer on your favourites as they battle it out to determine,
once and for all, who the Quiz Masters are!

VS.
Costa Hall, Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Conference Dinner DiscoTickets: Please present your ‘Conference Dinner Ticket’ at the door.

This year the disco has a‘Rock~n~Roll’ theme

local band
‘Ball & Chain’

Come dressed in your best 50s outfit,
there is a door prize for the best
dressed with a Rock and Roll theme!

A delicious two course meal.
Starts at 7.00pm & meal will be served on time
- so don’t be late - doors open 6.30pm.
A reminder that drinks are not provided. Soft drink & alcoholic
drinks will be available for you to buy from the bar.
If you look like a ‘spring chicken’ (under 25 years) it might be goodto bring some photo ID (identification) just in case the bar staff ask
you for it.

Dinner & Chat
As an alternative to the action packed Dinner & Disco, a ‘Dinner & Chat’ will beheld upstairs at the Kardinia Heights Centre. The guest Speaker for the dinner will
be John Della Bosca from the NDIS.

Conference Dinner Venue
Kardinia Heights Centre
Corner of Anakie & Ballarat Roads
Bell Post Hill
Melways Ref: 441 E7Free parking on site!

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Thursday Dinner and ChatJohn Della Bosca is the guest speaker for the Dinner and Chat on Thursday evening.
John has served on a range of portfolios in the NSW State
Government from 1999, including Minister for Disability, until hestepped down as the NSW Minister for Health in 2009.
In August 2010 John was appointed as the campaign director forthe establishment of a National Disability Insurance Scheme
working with the National Disability and Carers Alliance.
"I believe that fundamental change is needed to ensure our disability service system
continues to meet the needs of all people with disability, their families and carers. A
National Disability Insurance Scheme is essential in creating a fair and sustainablesystem."Check out the Expo displays by ....
AMIDA
ARCsupport
Best of Care
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Communication Service (Barwon) ScopeDHS Barwon Region
Down Syndrome Victoria
EDAR
Impact Support Services Inc
Independent Living Skills
Leisure Options
Office of the Disability Services Commissioner
Oz Mates
SARU and Reinforce
Special Olympics Victoria
Villamanta Disability Rights Advocacy Service

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Come & Try Activities
Come & Try Activities (C&T) are a popular part of the Conference. They givedelegates a chance to relax and try something new.
Some people think they are what the conference is about, but they are really ‘anadded extra’. C&T activities should ONLY be seen as:
an alternative to workshops and presentations for people who have not attended
conferences before &/or who find participating in sessions difficult
an opportunity for social interaction and networking
an opportunity to try new activities and learn new skills.

When and where do I go for Come & Try Activities?
Where & what time to meet for your Come & Try (C&T) Activities was sent to you in a
letter. Your Come and Try Activities are also printed on the back of your namebadge. If you are unsure you can also enquire at the Come and Try desk.

Important: To help activities run on time, please be at the meeting place foryour C&T activity on time! This is usually 15 minutes before the starting time
for on-site activities and 20 minutes for off site activities - a MUST for thosecatching buses to off-site activities from the Gheringhap Street entrance.

Come and Try desk
All Come and Try enquiries shall be at this desk. If you have not yet booked into
any Come and Try’s activities you can still book activities at this desk during theconference.
Note: The Come and Try desk will not open until after morning tea on theWeds.
Remember to always bring a hat and sunscreen for all outdoor activities.
DISCLAIMER – The Organisers would like participants to note that these activities are offered as optional
extras to the main conference program. While every precaution has been taken to ensure that all
participants will be safe, individuals choose to undertake the activities at their own risk. Therefore theorganisers take no responsibility for any injury that may arise from participation in these activities.
Please note: Activities may be cancelled by the Organisers due to unforeseen circumstances

THE MARINE DISCOVERY VAN
Wednesday and Thursday in the Courtyard
The Marine Discovery Van is a special activity
available to all delegates.

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Opening
Ceremony

9.45am –10.45am

1.30pm –2.30pmChoiceofSessions

12.15pmLunch- 1.30pm

11.15am
Choice- 12.15pm of
Sessions

10.45am - Break
11.15am

Registration

9 am –
9.45amPresentation‘We are the
Voice’(IHC - NZ)& Who arePeople First
Midsouth NZ &what we do‘Pilots of the
Airwaves”
Dame Pattie
Menzies Centre

Green Room

Presentation

Costa Hall

Yellow Room

‘What Cheeses me
off’&‘Human Rights whowants to be amillionaire (SARU)

Workshop

Meet in Courtyard

Art
Belly Dancing
Drama
Floristry

Come & Try

Have lunch with friends in town or on the waterfront.

Blue Room‘Your Voice in theCommunity’
SCOPE Geelong&‘All about Me’(EDAR)

Presentation

Morning Tea break

Official Welcome & Opening‘Welcome to Country’Opening and Welcome
Making Individual Support Work - Cam Can Video, ‘ Open Mike’

Meet main EntranceHarley Rides-(10:30am)
Harley Rides-(11:30am)

Banner Art
Fishing

Come & Try

Blue Room

Syndrome Vic)

‘The Way’(DreamTheatre)&‘Being a
Leader’ (Down

Presentation

Yellow Room

Speaking up
about yourDreams andAspirations(VALID)

Workshop

White Room

(Latrobe Uni
Respectful
Relationship
Team)

Peer Education Living Safer
Sexual Lives

Workshop

Meet in Courtyard

Yoga

Belly Dancing
Drama
Drums
Gentle Exercise
Gymnastics
Karaoke

Come & Try

Meet main EntranceHarley Rides-(1:00pm)

Banner Art
Bike Riding
Fishing
Gym
Swimming

Ten Pin BowlingCome & Try

Check out the Conference Expo.
NOTE: Harley Rides (for people who have booked as a Come & Try Activity continue through lunchtime)

Green Room

Performance

Costa Hall

Making Individual ‘Take a moment
Support work to connect’
the Cam Can(IHC- NZ)&
story
‘Communities inPartnership’(Yooralla)

ADVOCACY

Foyer

Costa Hall (Auditorium)

Foyer

Grab your Registration Package, get a Coffee & start planning your day!

Grey Room

Families as Planning
Partners panelpresentation (VALID)ADVOCACY

Advocacy stream
in mainCosta HallADVOCACY

Choiceof
Sessions

SocialActivities

3.00pm 4.00pm

7.00pmBlue RoomGreen Room

Meet main Entrance

Bike Riding
Fishing
Walking

Come & Try

Grey Room(VALID)

VALID ‘My Rights
Training Program’

ADVOCACY

Social Gathering
Get to know others by having a meal & a chat

Meet in Courtyard

Karaoke
Kites
Scrapbooking
Zumba

Gentle Exercise

Belly Dancing
Bocce
Drums

Come & Try

PDSN - Physical Disability Support Network
SARU - Self-Advocacy Resource Unit
TBC – To be confirmed
VALID - Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability
WUC - Wimmera Uniting Care
WWDA - Women with Disabilities Australia

ARBIAS - Alcohol Related Brain Injury Australian Service

CHC - Community Health Centre

CRC - Communication Resource Centre

DHS - Department of Human Services

DPMC - Dame Pattie Menzies Centre

MCM - Melbourne City Mission

Be sure to check the starting time for your C & T activities and aim to be at your meeting area 15 minutes before it starts for onSome Come and Try activities start at different times!

NZ - New Zealand

AMIDA - Action for More Independence & Dignity in Accommodation(Note: no formal activity / variety meals for purchase)
Wharf Shed cafe

Yellow Room‘Let’s talk aroundthe table’(Minda - South
Australia)

Workshop

NCID - National Council on Intellectual Disability

Lamby’s Bar & Tavern

Having a Go Talent Show (Red Faces)
Contestants will sing, dance & entertain you

Costa Hall

‘Women in Song: a
way to under-standadvocacy (WWDA)&

Individual
Achievement- six speakers from
Marriot Services
talking about theirlives‘Speaking Up in
Japan’(Inclusion Japan)’Notre Voie’
Stawell Intertwine

Presentation

Presentation

Performance

Foyer

Afternoon Tea break

ABI - Acquired Brain Injury

Acronyms:(optional)

Break

2.30 –
3pm

Keynote
SpeakerBreak

9.30am –10.30am

10.30am- 11 am

Lunch

Performance

KEY:

12.00pm
1.30pm11.00am
Choice- 12.00pm of
Sessions

Registration

8.45am –9.30amGreen Room

Costa Hall

Off site Come & Try(C&T) activities‘Who wants tomake a complaint’(Disability Servs
Commissioner)&
Your Legal
Rights(Villamanta)‘The Resolution
Hour’(Northern
SupportServices)

Yellow Room

Speaking up
about yourDreams &Aspirations(VALID)

WorkshopGrey Room'Getting the Life
You Want Successful
Partnerships'(Karingal)

Presentation

Come & Try

Meet Courtyard

Main EntranceArt
Bowling
Drama
Canoeing (10am)
Disco Dance
Fishing
Floristry
Netball
Gymnastics Harley Ride-(10:30am)
KaraokeHarley Ride-(11:30am)
Scrapbooking

Come & Try

Have lunch with friends down on the waterfront at theBlue Room(P2P
Queensland)- Adrian Kooistra- Ian Pendlebury- Eliza Allsworth‘Our Stories

Workshop

C&T activities at
Deakin Uni

Inclusion
International

New Zealandpresentations

Individual
presentations

NOTE: Harley Rides (for people who have booked as a Come & Try Activity)

Rally to support the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) campaign

Presentation

Morning Tea

International Self-Advocacy: United Voice Malaysia & Inclusion Japan
Performance: TBC & Open Mike

Key Note Presentations: Supported Decision Making Inclusion International

PerformanceFoyer

Costa Hall

Foyer

Grab your Registration Package if its your first day…..get a Coffee & start planning your day!

Thursday 10th February 2011

Campaigns(lobbying)

Pink RoomSupported
Decision Making& UN CRPD(Inclusion
International)

ADVOCACYBreakChoiceofSessions

2.30 3pm

3.00pm 4.00pm

7.00pm – Dinner &10.30pm Dance

ChoiceofSessions

1.30pm –2.30pmGrey Room

Meet Courtyard

Main Entrance

Bike Riding
Fishing
Walking

Come & Try

Main Entrance

Bowling
CricketFishing
Netball
Woodworking
Harley Rides-1:00pm

Come & Try

Pink RoomInstitutional
Dreaming(Reinforce)‘Shut In’
campaign
Update acrossAustralia with

ADVOCACY

Pink Room

Overview of the
NDIS and why weneed it. (NDISCampaign Karingal)&
Big Voices about Big
Changes(Speak Out, Reach
Out - NSW CID)

ADVOCACY

Don’t forget: The theme for this years Dinner/Disco is Rock ~n~Roll

Dinner & Speaker: John Della Bosca
The NDIS Campaign!

Grey Room

Inclusion World
Congress(VALID)

&

Kites
Yoga
Zumba

Come & Try

Rights for people Bollywood Dancewith disability:
Break Dancing
Card Making
what we learned
Hair & Make-up
in Europe’
Jewellery(Speak Out Tas)

Presentation

Meet Courtyard

Card Making
Hair & Make-up
Jewellery
Percussion

Bocce

Bollywood Dance
Break Dancing

Come & Try

With a Rock & Roll theme; Band - ‘Ball and Chain’

Yellow Room

Individual
Achievement- six speakers
talking about
their lives

Presentation

Afternoon Tea break

Yellow Room

‘Facebook &Self Advocacy’(SARU)

Workshop

ADVOCACY STREAM

Blue RoomCommunication
for All (CRC)&‘Talking with
our Hands’(CentralBayside CHC)

WorkshopBlue RoomLeading Your
Plan Training
Program(VALID Training
Groups)&VALID Client
Networks update

WorkshopConference Dinner & Disco

Green Room

‘Different strokes
for different folks’(A SupportedLife - NZ)&
The Amicus havea say group’(Amicus)Presentation

Kardinia Heights Centre

Costa Hall‘The Travoltas’(Kyeema)&‘The Funky
Turtles’(Pinarc)

Performance

Foyer

Green Room

HorshamHurricanes at
TriSate Games(WUC)&‘You are the
Voice’ (Special
Olympics Vic)

‘Bowled Over’
Malaysia United(Ants Pants Arts) Voice&‘Our Health, Our
Voice’(IHC- NZ)

Costa Hall

Presentation

Presentation

Performance

Thursday 10th February 2011

Choiceof
Sessions

10.00am

Break

Combined(alltogether)

11am–
11.25am

11.30pm–
12.30pm– 11amRegistration

9.15 –
10am

Performance

Costa Hall

Foyer

Costa Hall

VS.
Pink Room‘Your Leisure Centre
and you’(Action forCommunity Living)

Presentation

Starting with ‘Let’s Dance’ performance

CLOSING CEREMONY

BrunchYellow RoomWe know our
housing rights, do
you?
AMIDA

Workshop

Meet at Main
Entrance

Surfing (9.30am)

Come & Try

Have a Go talent show (Red Faces) Competition Final

Key Note address by Robert Martin, New Zealand self advocate.

Green Room

Being a Community
Connector &Inclusiveness(Caboolture Physical
Disability Support
Network)

Workshopand the ‘Our Voice’ Award & Art Competition Prizes

Presentations of the inaugural ‘Doug Pentland & Robert Martin self advocacy Awards’

Who has the ‘voice’ towin.... the quiz..... theAussies & New Zealand
Kiwi’s battle it out

Foyer

Grab your Registration Package if its your first day…..get a Coffee & start planning your day!

Friday 11th February 2011

the quiz between
Aussies & Kiwis

Combined withmain stream for

ADVOCACY

What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)

Boxes shaded like this are
Advocacy Stream sessions

ALL ABOUT ME – A way of communicating who I am and what I want
EDAR clients & staff worked together to make an existing communication tool
better so people have a greater opportunity/empowerment to lead the planning
process to its greatest extent for successful life outcomes & goals. It also
increases the opportunities for communication for people with disabilities &others.
Presenters: EDAR - Rebecca Pullin & clients
Blue room, Wednesday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
AMICUS HAVING A SAY GROUP
How to set up a group to Have a Say. Talks about the Amicus group and how
to handle disputes and complaints.
Presenters Amicus - Nigell, Carroll, Matthew Tuckerman, Sally Lancaster, Norm
Beams, Peter McDonald, Gary Thompson, Kimberley Flatman
Green Room, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
BEING A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR AND INCLUSIVENESS
Queenslanders with Disability Network will talk about their programs andinclusiveness .
Presented by Matt McCracken, Fran Vickery & Nigel Webb
Blue Room, Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
BEING A LEADER
The Club 21 Leadership Group will explain what it means to be a leader in theircommunity. The Leadership Group will explain how they act as role models andadvocates for their peers and why this is important. The Leadership Group will
work to inspire others with disability to be leaders in their community.
Presented by : Down Syndrome Victoria - Club21 Leadership Group - Stephanie Papaleo,
Robyn Doherty, Brooke Pellissier, Keith Giles, Edward Allen and Chris McMahon
Blue Room, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
BIG VOICES ABOUT BIG CHANGES
Getting heard about big issues.
Presented by Speak Out, Reach Out (NSW CID)
Pink Room, Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

26What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)
BOWLED OVER
Ants Pantz from Colac present a wacky original all-abilities drama
production. It’s a ball! You’ll be rolling to the bowling alley, entertained by thehilarious managers, pricking up your ears at a rock band audition & dining at theOscar Tosca Italian Restaurant. This play touches on issues like name calling,bullying, handling anger & discrimination & standing up for your rights.
Costa Hall, Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 pm
COMMUNICATION FOR ALL
How to make community services more communication accessible for people with
communication difficulties. Communication for All gives people with disabilities anopportunity to provide feedback to community services/retailers regarding how
communication accessible they are and how to improve their service.
Presenters: Communication Resource Centre, Merrin Hurse, Ron Moray & Thomas BanksBlue Room, Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
COMMUNITIES IN PARTNERSHIPDisability Reference Group – their achievements, their direction, the changes
made and the future direction. The role of the Disability Reference Group is toadvise the City of Casey, Communities in Partnership, its’ key stakeholders &extended community bodies on issues of access and inclusion, changes, choices & the
associated problems & potential solutions to issues. Presented by Yooralla
Green Room, Wednesday, 11:15 -12:15pm
DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS
Presented by VALID a workshop where your voice is heard as you get totell people and/or write/draw your goals, dreams and aspirations.
Yellow Room, Weds. 1:30 - 2:30 pm& Thurs. 11 - 12noon

FACEBOOK & SELF ADVOCACY
Many people with disabilities are using facebook to have their voices heard – comealong to this session to learn how self advocates are using facebook. We will lookat self advocacy facebook pages around the world and learn how it can be used by self
advocacy groups to connect with each other. Learn how to set up a facebook page andthings you need to know about going onto facebook.
Presenters: SARU - Janice Slattery, Sue Smith, Jacqui Ward
Grey Room, Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 pm
FAMILIES AS PLANNING PARTNERS PANEL PRESENTATIONVALID has been developing the “Keys to Success’ training program for families &supporters over the last couple of years & has now been funded to provide ongoingtraining & support. In this panel presentation members of the Families as Planning
Partners team will be sharing their experiences & talking about ways for getting the word out.
Grey Room, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

27What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)
FUNKY TURTLES
The Turtles (from Pinarc) hail from Ballarat and are a 14 piece musicalensemble. Our music is all original and is written by the band members, whohave a disability. Our music is a mixture of all possible genres, and is reflectiveof each member’s experience of life, feelings and thoughts.
Costa Hall, Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
GETTING THE LIFE YOU WANT - SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS
Karingal presentation will focus upon the 'Getting the Life You Want' partnershipmodel of self directed support . Come & find out about how people have become
better self advocates & had more say in their plans and their lives as a result.
Learn more about how to develop successful community partnerships.
Grey Room, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
HORSHAM HURRICANES AT TRI STATE GAMES
Our experience and success at the Tri State Games which was held in Ararat &Stawell in November. Our voices are heard as we support our team mates & show
fair sportpersonship to the other teams and friends that we meet at the games.
Presented by Wimmera Uniting Care - Maureen Cameron, Tom Leemburgen & Marion CameronBlue Room, Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 pm
INCLUSION WORLD CONGRESS
A delegation of VALID representatives attended the World Congress of
Inclusion International in Berlin last year. Heather Forsyth, Chris Scottand Leslie O’Loughlin-Schultz will share with you some of their experiences and findings.
Grey Room, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT
Presenters will talk about their lives & what they have achieved. On Weds it willbe 6 people who use Marriot Services & Thursday 7 people from across Victoria.
Blue Room, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm / Thurs. 3 - 4 pm in Yellow RoomLEADING YOUR PLAN TRAINING PROGRAMOver the past 12 months VALID has been working in partnership with people withdisability to develop a program aimed at strengthening their participation in andleadership of, their own planning processes. This session will present an overview
of the Leading Your Plan Course.
Yellow room, Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
LET’S TALK AROUND THE TABLE
Create an “about me” poster that will tell everyone who we are, your right tospeak up for yourself
Presented by Minda (South Australia) - Glenn Lynch, Cheryl Cox, Jason LeighTamblyn supported by Felicity Brown & Fiona Rillotta
Yellow Room, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm

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What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)
NOTRE VOIE DANCE GROUP
From the Stawell Intertwine Service (Judie Blake) the group will perform &get you having fun while expressing yourself through dance.
Costa Hall, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
MAKING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WORK—THE CAM CAN STORY
Anthea and Marc will share Cameron’s story, who throughout his life has
experienced rejection but now at the age of 20, through the efforts of a group ofcommitted family and friends, is a valued member of his local community, is the chief operator of
his own business, lives in his own home and is surrounded by friends (more on page 15).
Costa Hall, Opening Ceremony for video of the ‘Cam Can’ story
Following the morning break, Mark and Anthea will share what they have learnt and answer
questions.
Costa Hall, Wednesday 11:15 am - 12.15 pm
OUR STORIES
Three young people from Queensland will share their stories on how theychoose to live their lives, planning their lives & have their voices heard.
Presented by Parent to Parent Q’ld - Adrian Kooistra, Ian Pendlebury, Eliza AllsworthBlue Room, Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 pm
PEER EDUCATION – having a voice in a relationship and sexuality program
Peer educators in the Living Safer Sexual Lives: Respectful Relationships Program
will talk about their experiences of being peer educators – why they got involved, what
it was like doing the training & running the groups.
Presenters: Latrobe Uni Respectful Relationships Prog., Patsie Frawley & peer educators
White Room, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
PILOTS OF THE AIRWAVESThe team from Dame Pattie Menzies Centre are back to entertain & inform you.
We give you a voice by playing your requests, interviewing conference delegates & giving out information about the conference. Plus you can dance!!!
Costa Hall, Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 pm
RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY - WHAT WE LEARNED IN EUROPE
What we learned about the UN Convention on the rights of people with disabilities at
the Inclusion Congress in 2010 and educating people about the convention tostrengthen their voice.
Presented by Speak Out Tas - Judy Hewitt, Peter Hewitt
Grey Room, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)
SHUT IN CAMPAIGNVALID and Reinforce have been working in partnership to campaign for the closure of
all large scale institutions for people with disabilities and the funding of quality
community based services. NCID and People with Disabilities Australia are leading thiscampaign nationally. This session presents the work done to this point and will discuss
the way forward. The session will also include the performance,
Institutional Dreamtime, about a day in the life of a person in an institution.

Presented by NCID with Reinforce
Thursday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SPEAKING UP IN JAPAN
Presented by Inclusion JapanSee blurb on page 11

Green Room, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00
SUPPORTED DECISION MAKING AND UN CRPD
Presented by Inclusion International—see blurb on page 10
Pink Room, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TALKING WITH OUR HANDS
Presentation describes a project in which a client with disability & a speech
pathologist work together to increase the use of sign language & the opportunities
for social communication at a day program.
Presented by: Central Bayside - Christina Barbarino, Andrea McQueenBlue Room, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
THE RESOLUTION HOUR
A musical performance and visual footage depicting the journey of a younggroup of musicians in their endeavour to gain exposure in the music industry
Presented by: Northern Support Services - Johnathan Andrianopolous, Jack Clinton-Morgan,
Katherine Doyle, Susan Dye, Serena Kahn, Jullaine Lavea, Jessica Parraga, Phillipa
Swanwick, Jonathan Tham
Costa Hall, 11:00 - 12:00 pm

THE WAY
This DVD shows cases real life stories that attempts to demystify some of theterminology used about the way people with a disability can be supported using
principles of a Self Directed Approach. The film is produced by "Dream
Theatre" and was commissioned by the Goulburn Valley Network as part of an Enhancing
Capacity Project.
Blue Room, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

30What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)
THE TRAVOLTAS
A repertoire of songs written by the band with some cover titles
Performed by the Travoltas Rock Band from Kyeema Support Services
Costa Hall, Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
VALID CLIENT NETWORKS UPDATEOver three hundred people participate in the regular monthly client network
meetings across metropolitan Melbourne. Come along to hear about the issues
that have been tackled over the last 12 months.
Yellow Room, Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
VALID MY RIGHTS TRAINING PROGRAMOver the past 18 months VALID has been working in partnership with people withdisability to develop a training program for people who are subject to restrictive
practices. The program talks about human rights and the rights that are available to all
Victorian citizens. This session will present an overview of the program and hear fromsome of the people who have been involved in developing it.
Grey Room, Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WE KNOW OUR HOUSING RIGHTS, DO YOU?
Talking about housing rights and empowering CRU residents to speak up
Presented by AMIDA
Yellow Room, Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
WHAT CHEESES ME OFF?
Raise your voice about what cheeses you off & learn what you can do about it.
The session presents top tips for lobbying, making complaints and more. This
was a successful session in 2010 & it’s back for an encore performance.
Presenters: SARU - Sue Smith & Jane Hauser
Yellow Room, Wednesday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm"WHO ARE PEOPLE FIRST NEW ZEALAND AND WHAT DO WE DO?"See blurb on page 13
WHO HAS THE VOICE TO WIN THE QUIZ
Aussies and Kiwi’s battle it out to determine the quiz masters.
See Page 17
Costa Hall, Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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What Sessions are about (Session Outlines)
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
Come & play “Human Rights – Who wants to be a Millionaire”. A game show witha twist. Have fun & learn so you can become the voice about Human Rights.
Presenters: SARU - David Banfield, Paul Drew & Jacqui Ward
Yellow Room, Wednesday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
WHO WANTS TO MAKE A COMPLAINT?
Giving people tips to help them speak up when they are not happy with theirservice. This will be presented through role play, discussions and games.
Presented by Office of the Disability Services Commissioner ODSC - Anthony
Kolmus, Sandra MyerscoughGreen Room, Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 pm
WOMEN IN SONG: A WAY TO UNDERSTAND ADVOCACY
As women with disabilities, it is important that we understand our rights & know how tocommunicate them to others, making our voices heard. This workshop will explore creative
ways to understand our rights & express our voices. Lauren Hayes from Women with
Disabilities Vic. are concerned about issues of access to health care, parenting & violence against
women with disabilities.
Costa Hall, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
YOU ARE THE VOICE Presented by Special Olympics Victoria
Special Olympics Vic. (SOV) provides year-round sports training & competition forchildren & adults with an intellectual disability. Three SOV athletes, Jacqui Wischer,
Brian Porter & Mark Hutton have all been athletes with SOV for many years & willtalk about how Special Olympics has impacted on their lives & what they have done.
Blue Room, Thursday 1:30 - 2:30
YOUR LEISURE CENTRE AND YOU
An interactive workshop where participants are encouraged to bring their voice.
Presented by Action for Community Living Hanna Phillips, Marc Mazzeo andpeople with disabilities who use leisure centres
Pink Room, Friday 11th 10:00 am - 11:00 am
YOUR VOICE IN THE COMMUNITY
People with little or no speech have the right to be able to access the community
even when they use an alternative method of communication. Learn about different
ways of communicating & some of the community based communication boards thathave been developed, so that everyone can have communication access in the community.
Presented by Scope - Hank Wyllie & Jennifer Clarke
Blue Room, Wednesday, 11:15 -12:15 pm
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, YOUR CHOICESLegal rights of people who have a disability,
Presented by Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service Inc.
Green Room, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Other Information

Tourist Activities
Geelong is a popular tourist destination, with beautiful beaches and the Great
Ocean Road on its doorstep. There are many great attractions around Geelongthat make lovely afternoon or day trips.
For information on things to do and places to see, please contact Geelong
Otway Tourism on 1800 620 888 or drop into their office across the roadfrom the conference venue at 48 Brougham Street.
Websites: www.visitgeelong.org or www.greatoceanroad.org

Registration
If you haven’t paid your registration yet please come to the Registration
Desk to talk to us about how you will make your payment.

Want a discount on your registration?
Current paid members (individuals and agencies) of VALID can receive
a 10% discount off their registration fee. To become a VALID member
get a Membership Form from the VALID expo table or after the
conference contact our office or download a Membership Form off our
website.

Ways to pay your Registration (if you haven’t already)
VALID accepts cheques, money orders and direct payments.
VALID does not have Credit Card or EFTPOS Payment facilities
To make a direct payment to the VALID account use:
Payee:
Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability Inc
Bank:
Commonwealth Bank Australia
BSB:
063165
Account:
1002 0977
Payer Reference: (invoice number or surname or organisation name)33

Other Information

Conference DVD
VALID members and groups of three or more who attend theconference will receive one free copy of the conference DVD.
An Order Form is in your Conference Bag.
The DVD has approximately 25 minutes of memorable footage from all themain conference events and activities including the Dinner Disco, Presentations & Workshops, Red
Faces Competition, Opening Ceremony and Come & Try activities.

Souvenir Caps & T-Shirts
are available to buy

to remember the

Having a Say conference

Caps (blue)$6.00 each
VALID Self-Advocacy
Resources

T-Shirts$15-00 each

Posters, Training Manuals & pictorial
information on rights &responsibilities

Sizes from X Small to 4X Large.

Check out the website
www.valid.org.au/posters.htm
Catalogues are available at theRegistration Desk34

Other Information

For support in planning andconducting of the conference to
All of the individual volunteers
All of the presenters, guest speakers, key note speakers & performers
Ball & Chain – a great band to rock the Disco
Barb Donovan - Assistance with accessible accommodation
City of Greater Geelong – meeting room for the Organising Committeedal – delicious morning and afternoon teas and amazing catering staff
DJ Vinnie – for a great ‘mix’ at the Red Faces Auditions
Sandra Hartkopf - food guide map for Geelong
Elaine Valentine & Team – decorations for the dinner & disco
Encompass Community Services – Volunteer Training & Hosting overseas delegates
Geelong Otway Tourism – conference bags, publicity brochure and donations for prizes
Hungry Hamper - great service & yummy food for the Conference Dinner
Karingal - support with venues, activities & other things!
Lamby’s Bar & Tavern - venue for Red Faces Auditions
SOH - for providing bus for transport… For support of the Come & Try Activities
Asha Prasad – Bollywood Dance
Bowlarama
Cherise Jettner - Drums & Disco Dance
Cricket Victoria
Fishcare Geelong & Districts
Geelong Men’s Shed - Woodwork
Gringo’s Harley Tours – Harley Rides
Jamie from Existdance – Break Dancing
Jenni Slingsby – Jewellery
Jilda – Yoga
Karingal – Canoeing & Netball
Karingallery – Banner Art
Lesia Dunn – Gentle Exercise
Leslie O’ Loughlin-Schultz – Scrapbooking

Leisure Links – Gym & Swimming
Marie McWilliam – Bellyrine Bellydancers
Nat Townsend - Zumba
Seth Howell – Karaoke
Sandra Hartkopt – Kites
Scope BSW - Floristry
Special Olympics Victoria – Bocce & Gymnastics
St Laurence Community Services – Bike Riding &Surfing
Target Head Office Staff – Hair & Make-up
Tony McDonald - Card Making
Trish Redmond – Drama
Tina Schepis - Art

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Other Information

Thank you to the Organising Committee
ARCsupport

ARCsupport
Jacqui Pierce

Community Members
Ingrid Hindell, Sandra and Dorothy Hartkopf, Peter McQuillan,
Meg Stewart-Snoad, Leah Scott, Elaine Valentine

City of Greater Geelong
Kylie Fisher

Geelong Parent Network
Robyn Flewell-Smith

Karingal Community Living
Elicia Petrovska, Tasha Lewis, Angus Bannister, Natalee Anderson(Chairperson), Mel Erler & Lee Considine

St Laurence Community Services
Brooke Boyle

SCOPE Barwon South West
Janice Buckland, Eliza Charters, Carolyn Graawmans

VALID Inc
Kevin Stone, Heather Forsyth, Rick Ruiu, Christine Scott,
Jon Slingsby, Simone Stevens

36Principal Sponsors

The organisers would like to thank the Disability Services Division of the Department of
Human Services for its continued support for the conference through a grant that supports
people with disabilities with the costs of attending the conference.

The organisers would like to thank the Federal Department of Families, Housing Community
Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) for a grant under the‘National Disability Conference Funding Program’.
This grant provides support to conference participants through sponsorship, especially tointernational and interstate delegates and parents/family members.

Major
Sponsors

Partnership Sponsors

Sponsorship for Rural Delegates37

Travel and Maps

Transport
TrainsThere are frequent train services between Melbourne & Geelong
through V/line. The trip takes about an hour.

V/Line buses also run from other towns (e.g. Ballarat) directly to
Geelong. People who require mobility assistance need to book with
V/Line in advance.
Timetables & more details available at www.vlinepassenger.com.au
or call 136 196.

Airport Transfers
Gull Buslines operates regular buses from Melbourne’s Tullamarine
Airport to Geelong & this currently costs about $30 one way perperson. Bookings & info 03 5222 4966.
Avalon Airport, where Jetstar flies to, is only 15 minutes from
Geelong. The Avalon Airport Shuttle will take you door to door to any
motel/hotel in Geelong & costs about $17 one way per person.
Bookings & info 03 5278 8788.

Queenscliff-Sorrento Ferry
Peninsula Searoad Transport operate the car/passenger ferry service
7 days a week, departing each hour on the hour between 7am & 7pm
Bookings & Info 03 5258 3244

Taxi
Geelong Taxi Network provides both a general and multi-purpose
taxis service in the Geelong Region.
We would strongly advise that you book in advance for Maxi taxis(especially for the disco).
Ph: 131 008
Maxi Ph: 03 5278 5785

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Travel and Maps

Venues & Parking Map
Entrance to COSTA HALLBus Parking

Steampacket
Gardens
Come & Try
Activities
Bus Parking
Transit Place

Parking
There are metered car parking spaces at the conference venue,
as well as private car parks within walking distance, that cost from
$4 per day. The closest and cheapest is off Smythe Street,
opposite Deakin University.
Vehicles displaying a disabled permit may park in Gheringhap
Street, between Brougham and Western Beach Road, for thewhole day if you pay for the first 3 hours parking.
For registered buses there are bus zones in Brougham Street
adjacent to Deakin, Gheringhap Street between Brougham andCorio Sts and in Transit place off Gheringhap Street. If the bus
has a disabled sticker you can park for the whole day as long as
you have paid for the first 3 hours (where applicable) in thedesignated Bus Parking in Transit Place.
For the Conference dinner the on-site parking is available free ofcharge at Kardinia Heights Centre.

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Bus Pick Up Area

Grey room

Costa Hall
Entrance A

YellowRoom

courtyard

Pink
Room

Come & Try
Meeting area

White
Room

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- Stage Brougham Street

PLEASE NOTE

To Stairs

Please DO NOT go up
to Level 4 unless you
are booked into an
activity up there.
People not booked into a
Come & Try will be turned
away - ie. NO gatecrashing willbe allowed.

BreakDancing

Green, Yellow,
Rainbow andWhite rooms arelocated onlevel 4 ofDennys Lascelles
Building