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We’ve all heard Minister Bill Shorten say that the NDIS was never meant to be the only lifeboat in the ocean. He said in anAFR article in April 2023 “States need to honour their commitment to their citizens with disability and provide them with high-quality, inclusive healthcare, education, transport, housing, justice, as it’s their responsibility.”
Has Victoria responded to the challenge? What is happening to make inclusion and access a priority? How can we work together to make a truly Inclusive Victoria that we all want to see?
People with disability have the right to be contributing members of their communities and provided with reasonable adjustments to effect equal opportunity in any area of life they choose. However choice and control remains a distant dream for too many people with disability as they continue to confront barrier after barrier. The high demand for advocacy suggests that people with disability continue to be denied access to adequate health services, a meaningful education, fairness in the justice system and housing and transport that promote independence and wellbeing.
At the 2023 Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference we will look at what lifeboats are afloat for Victorians with disability and showcase what’s going on at the grassroots to make inclusion real.
Keep up to date with the latest conference news on X (formerly twitter)
National Australia Bank have created a hub in Melbourne’s CBD with a range of meeting rooms and technologies available to NAB customers in a modern, architecturally interesting building.
The building design incorporates access features including talking lifts with tactile buttons, accessible toilet on the same level as The Hall and safe taxi drop off and pick up point. Being located right next to Southern Cross station with entrance directly from the Bourke Street concourse further adds to the access credentials.
These facilities are offered to NAB not-for-profit customers free of charge. DARU is pleased to take advantage of this offer and we look forward to welcoming you here in September.
As per Government guidance, masks aren’t mandatory but if you feel more comfortable wearing one it’s absolutely welcomed. Masks will be provided for those who wish to wear one, and there will be hand sanitising stations dotted around the room.
Remember that anyone who is displaying symptoms or feeling unwell on the day should stay at home. All the sessions will be recorded so you can catch up on the content later.
The Hall is located on level 3. There are two main entrances:
From both the concourse and P1 entrances there is lift, escalator and stair options to take you to Level 3. Look out for the volunteers to ask directions. They’ll be waring red vests with a fire logo.
If you need assistance at either Southern Cross or Flinders Street stations, get in touch with Travellers Aid. They provide a buggy service, mobility aid hire and companion assistance amongst other things.,
Here’s information to assist your journey in getting there…
Southern Cross Station is virtually on the doorstep which is very convenient as most metropolitan lines, and all regional lines, go through Southern Cross.
Coming from a train platform at Southern Cross Station:
You should see the NAB building almost immediately as it is the first building on the right over the tracks. Once inside the very impressive atrium, take the escalator directly in front of you, or the lift on the right, up one level to The Hall.
Trams that stop at Southern Cross station include:
The taxi drop off point at 700 Bourke Street is located opposite the Channel Nine studios. The taxi rank located outside Platform 28 night club can also be used as a drop off point. The Platform 23 rank is recommended as the pick up point when booking taxis for return journeys home.
Getting to NAB from the Platform 23 rank:
Etihad Stadium’s car park provides 24-hour security and surveillance seven days a week. The fully covered and underground facility is located only a short walking distance from NAB.
Visit the website for information on rates or to book your space in advance online:
http://etihadstadium.com.au/car-park-options/
Note: Event discounts are only applicable for events held at the stadium.
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